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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-17-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 931
Posted By BlueMax
I too did not renew after many years of...

I too did not renew after many years of membership. Panorama's emphasis is on the Wasserboxers and SUV, neiter of which interest me. Excellence and other groups should make an acceptable...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-15-2004, 08:07 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,675
Posted By BlueMax
I'm really not qualified to answer post a reply...

I'm really not qualified to answer post a reply to this thread with owning an '89 Carrera. But having progressively lightened my car over the last two years (now 2420 #), I can say the handling and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-08-2004, 06:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,981
Posted By BlueMax
It has been my understanding that power is...

It has been my understanding that power is enhanced by keeping the heat in the headers as long as possible. One can see many instances of headers wrapped in heat resistant fabric for that purpose. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-03-2004, 07:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,219
Posted By BlueMax
Make your own! Pick the style you like, print on...

Make your own! Pick the style you like, print on photo paper and then laminate the whole thing. That's what I did on my car! Looks great, is waterproof (not that my car sees much rain) and you can...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-23-2004, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By BlueMax
Porsche Crest Dr. Porsche nixes water cooling

Leafing through my old Christophorus, in issue #211 of April 1988, pg. 21, the venerable Dr. states "The boxer engine is too expensive and too heavy with water cooling. It is no longer suitable for...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-19-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 959
Posted By BlueMax
Thanks guys! Where's Mike Shop and what...

Thanks guys!

Where's Mike Shop and what intersection Westheimer is the 'Stang place. I'm in N.W. side.

Paul
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-18-2004, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 959
Posted By BlueMax
Question High Octane Fuel in Houston

Houston Pelicanites,

Anyone know where higher than common 93 octane is available in metro Houston?

Thanks

Paul
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-17-2004, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By BlueMax
Jeff, Thanks, I'll check it. Yes, car runs...

Jeff,

Thanks, I'll check it. Yes, car runs (barely) like crap under load. I recently installed new CHT sensor and I'll recheck it to make sure it has not come loose. Beyond CHT sensor and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-17-2004, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By BlueMax
Pulled the plugs and they were sooty (black) as...

Pulled the plugs and they were sooty (black) as expected from running rich. Checked for any visible damage, vacuum leaks and AFM has tension.
So, what is making it run so rich suddenly?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-17-2004, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By BlueMax
Question 89 Carrera running problem (long)

This morning on way to work, car suddenly developed radical idle (stalling to 3k), and breaking up under load. Limped home with car as I hadn't got to far and let it cool. Just started it again,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-14-2004, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,487
Posted By BlueMax
I've got two Vanagons, 84 and 89. 84 was rebuild...

I've got two Vanagons, 84 and 89. 84 was rebuild at 100k due to leaking heads (common as stated earlier), the 89 is at 165k and engines never been opened. Both get the same service and attention as...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-13-2004, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By BlueMax
It's the main vent hose. It vents crankcase...

It's the main vent hose. It vents crankcase vapors. Remove the hose and check whether cracks have penetrated to the inside of hose. I checked my car last year and found cracks to be only on the...
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-13-2004, 06:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By BlueMax
Porsche Crest FS 76 Bumpers

FS Front and rear bumbers from 1976, very good condition. Also have the original fog light. Make offer, need to clean out garage. Located in Houston, TX.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-13-2004, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,092
Posted By BlueMax
Does anyone know how much does the engine...

Does anyone know how much does the engine cross-member weighs? May be a good candidate for aluminum.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-24-2003, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 832
Posted By BlueMax
If one refers to the Bentley Manual, General...

If one refers to the Bentley Manual, General Section 100-4, the sketch clearly shows the second pathway (marked B) from the oil tank to the intake.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-23-2003, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 832
Posted By BlueMax
Question Crancase Ventilation

In my quest to find the cause of occasional smoking, I've been looking at the crancase ventilation system. I note that their are two paths from the oil tank back to a location just past the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-03-2003, 06:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 975
Posted By BlueMax
On the german website "Elfer Club". members are...

On the german website "Elfer Club". members are reporting Porsche having dealers there register an unusually large number of cars during August, ostensibly to make the sales figures look better.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-12-2002, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,255
Posted By BlueMax
I also had these same symptoms. It was a bad...

I also had these same symptoms. It was a bad voltage regulator overcharging the battery. This eventually boiled the battery. The smell comes from the sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte) boiling....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-11-2002, 06:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,535
Posted By BlueMax
Sounds like a good idea. Count me in. I'm in...

Sounds like a good idea. Count me in.
I'm in NW side of Houston.

Paul
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-25-2002, 08:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,115
Posted By BlueMax
Wasn't there a company a few years ago that...

Wasn't there a company a few years ago that remanufactured BMW 2002. These too are cult cars. It seems the method has been tried but who knows whether it was economical or not. A local shop here...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-25-2002, 07:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,115
Posted By BlueMax
Brad, Regarding the "Freisinger" 914 dies, ...

Brad,

Regarding the "Freisinger" 914 dies, I got that information from Rolo when he and I worked together in Germany. Could try to email him and ask if those are still available - I doubt it...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-25-2002, 05:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,115
Posted By BlueMax
Brad, It is my understanding that Porsche...

Brad,

It is my understanding that Porsche has gotten rid of any 914 related tooling/dies many years ago. The last 914 complete bodies were reputed to have been bought by the german dealer...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-12-2002, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,802
Posted By BlueMax
Question Gated Shifter Question

With all the threads there have been on improving shifting in the 911, regardless of the version of the transaxle, has anyone tried making a gated shifter plate "a la Ferrari" to keep from...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-22-2002, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By BlueMax
I discovered the same problem with my car. Even...

I discovered the same problem with my car. Even after adjusting for max opening, it was not enough. In final desperation, I unbolted the gas pedal and with a dremel too matrial off the pedal stop...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-20-2002, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By BlueMax
Smile Steve, Thx for the informative reply. A...

Steve,

Thx for the informative reply. A firend of mine build the A/F monitor according to a thread at nriedel@nextek.net. Impdance matching may be the problem. We will try to measure again...
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