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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-07-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 857
Posted By mperkins
hey everyone, just wanted to circle back and let...

hey everyone, just wanted to circle back and let you know the culprit, was indeed, the DME relay. He plugged in a new one and the engine fired right up!

Thanks again for all the quick replies and...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 03-07-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By mperkins
hey everyone, just wanted to circle back and let...

hey everyone, just wanted to circle back and let you know the culprit, was indeed, the DME relay. He plugged in a new one and the engine fired right up!

Thanks again for all the quick replies and...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 03-01-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By mperkins
Thanks, Kris - he went through your steps to no...

Thanks, Kris - he went through your steps to no avail - DME is probably fried. Will let you know how the story ends.

Thanks for quick reply,
Maurice
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-01-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 857
Posted By mperkins
Thanks guys - will let you know how things turn...

Thanks guys - will let you know how things turn out for him.

-Maurice
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-01-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 857
Posted By mperkins
Help! 964 stranded!!!

Hi folks - I just posted this on the 964 forum but its viewership is far less. My cousin is currently stranded right now in West Virginia, near Franklin, car will not start. Ran great the last 2 days...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 03-01-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By mperkins
Help! 964 Stranded!

Hi folks - my cousin is stranded right now in West Virginia, near Franklin, car will not start. Ran great the last 2 days and all this morning. He stopped to fill up for gas - and will not restart....
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 09-04-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,696
Posted By mperkins
Thumbs up BUMP -- 51 addtl detailed images just added to...

BUMP -- 51 addtl detailed images just added to link in original thread.
Must see. Fair market value / Priced to sell !
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 08-29-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,696
Posted By mperkins
1980 SC Coupe, Rare colors, Extra Clean!

51 additional detailed images on Flickr link below! This is a genuinely unique color combo and extra clean SC. I'll be sorry to see it go as its been a champ in all respects and I've cared for it...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-13-2005, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,197
Posted By mperkins
VERY IMPORTANT, as Hetmann noted above, be sure...

VERY IMPORTANT, as Hetmann noted above, be sure to remove the electronic connector plate in the firewall in the passenger side floor well - FIRST.

That piece is connected to the blower unit in...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2005, 08:01 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,077
Posted By mperkins
Not to say "I told you so" - but this is likely...

Not to say "I told you so" - but this is likely to be your result. Having no garage - I took it to my mechanic. It is costly. $450 for a new air box plus hours of labor. Total cost $1300. Don't...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-02-2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,077
Posted By mperkins
nixter, i had the exact same symptoms. You may...

nixter, i had the exact same symptoms. You may have a blown CIS air box - in which case you have a vacuum leak. Despite having a pop-off valve - the seam along the air box can separate over time.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-13-2005, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By mperkins
This is what you need. Summary by Rick Lee. ...

This is what you need. Summary by Rick Lee.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=184193
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-13-2005, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By mperkins
Rick, my SC had the same issue recently. While at...

Rick, my SC had the same issue recently. While at RPM for my air box, Stan took my car for a spin. As he's driving, he pulls out the clock from the dash - reaches his hand thru the hole - and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-13-2005, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By mperkins
I had a similar problem months ago. I ordered a...

I had a similar problem months ago. I ordered a Mahle fuel filter (the larger one) and later realized only the Bosch filter (narrower size) will fit my '80 SC. It was obvious right away - the filter...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-12-2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,396
Posted By mperkins
$450 for a new air box. Then new gaskets and...

$450 for a new air box. Then new gaskets and boots and pop-off valve., plus other misc items. About $600 labor. Its a DIY job if you have a garage.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-12-2005, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,396
Posted By mperkins
My airbox blew about 3 weeks ago. $1,300 later -...

My airbox blew about 3 weeks ago. $1,300 later - i'm back on the road. It is a costly affair.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2005, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 909
Posted By mperkins
this exact thing happened to me. I ended up...

this exact thing happened to me. I ended up rebuilding all 4 calipers - which was well worth the effort. You can buy the caliper rebuild kit from our host.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 630
Posted By mperkins
you buy the regular badge - then file off the...

you buy the regular badge - then file off the notches on the rear. Epoxy glue works well - to attach to lid. Easy job.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-22-2004, 09:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,258
Posted By mperkins
Nice SC. Is it a Euro? You have the turn signal...

Nice SC. Is it a Euro?
You have the turn signal indicator light on the chassis and the correct Euro reflector delete along the front bumber - however, your rear bumber pads are U.S.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-13-2004, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,067
Posted By mperkins
Simon, I had the same cold start issues for 2...

Simon, I had the same cold start issues for 2 years - and it was quite aggravating. I had it addressed by my mechanic and he did the following:

reconnected connection to thermo time switch, and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-12-2004, 01:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,983
Posted By mperkins
MAS, when you remove the SC emblem - you're going...

MAS, when you remove the SC emblem - you're going to find that it has metal pegs which stick into the deck lid holes. These holes may show when you affix the correct Carrera emblem.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-01-2004, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By mperkins
Steve, sorry to hear it didn't go smoothly. I...

Steve, sorry to hear it didn't go smoothly. I swapped out my fuel filter last wknd in about 5 min. I don't browse thru this forum very often - but if memory serves me right - you're postings have...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-27-2004, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By mperkins
I shipped mine off to north hollywood...

I shipped mine off to north hollywood speedometer. About $100. Worth every penny.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-28-2004, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By mperkins
i'm in the same situation.... I'll be there...

i'm in the same situation....

I'll be there from Thursday thru Sunday.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-27-2004, 07:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,534
Posted By mperkins
Wow, interesting.. indeed two Brad Brown's on...

Wow, interesting.. indeed two Brad Brown's on this board!

I'm referring to Brad Brown (bb80sc) on this Pelican board who drives an '80 SC and is in Ventura, CA.

For U.S. 1980 SC models - I'm...
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