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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-01-2005, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,036
Posted By tperala
I think the difference is how each person sizes...

I think the difference is how each person sizes up the job.

Of course, if you have SSI's it may be impossible with the exchangers in place.

With the SC stock exchangers, it's just a PITA, but...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-30-2005, 04:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,036
Posted By tperala
one way lubricant?

I did my tubes last fall. Used oil and silicone grease as lube.

Why is it that the lubed tubes will compress easily, but not expand again? It really seemed like I had discovered some magical...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-24-2005, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 582
Posted By tperala
refurbishing tools from toolkit

I'd like to spruce up the tools in my toolkit (1983 SC).

I've searched the forum, but have come up empty.

I'm looking for ideas and experience on how to get the surface rust off, and get some...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-22-2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By tperala
do it!

The clutch cable on my 83SC had worn through the casing after 50K miles, causing it to bind in the bowden tube. Replacement was relatively cheap and easy, and it made a large improvement in my car. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-21-2005, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By tperala
I got the carfax info I needed

Sonic Db,

Thanks for your offer to help out. Another Pelicanite PM'ed only minutes after my original post and ran the carfax for me.

I'm actually trying to sell the car and some folks have...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-21-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By tperala
carfax wanted (and received!)

Does anyone have a current (open) carfax contract that would be willing to run the VIN of a car for sale here on Pelican? Please PM me if you do, and thanks in advance!

This board rocks! A...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 06-15-2005, 05:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,170
Posted By tperala
Bonus, original Fuchs

Here is a picture of the 6" and 7" x 16" Fuchs that were original on the car. Sorry the picture is not better, these wheels are not pitted or gouged anywere, they should clean up to look like new.
...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 06-13-2005, 10:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,170
Posted By tperala
bump for lowered (again) asking price

Duluth, MN is a hard place to sell a 911.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-18-2005, 05:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,167
Posted By tperala
road trip

Where abouts in the TC will you be meeting? If the weather is fair, I might consider the drive down I35 (actually, 23 from Duluth to Sandstone is a goody).

I'd really be excited if someone...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-16-2005, 07:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,036
Posted By tperala
buy condenser blower new

I have discovered that you can purchase the motor from online sources, as well as the entire assembly, although I have not seen these parts on our host's web store.

Here is a sample (motor-only),...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-15-2005, 05:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,036
Posted By tperala
Sorry, need condenser blower motor too

Tommy,

Thanks for your offer to sell the condenser blower housing, but I took mine out today and found out the motor is shot too. I need to find one with a working motor.

Good luck.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-13-2005, 10:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,036
Posted By tperala
a/c condenser blower (housing)

Do you still have the front condenser blower motor unit? I think you said the motor doesn't work, but the housing is intact. If so, I would be interested in the housing (assuming it would fit an...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2005, 04:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 995
Posted By tperala
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_carre...

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_carrera_chain_tensioners/911_carrera_chain_tensioners2.htm

Oops. I meant to include the link to the article. Sorry.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2005, 04:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 995
Posted By tperala
Check out the tech article on upgrading to...

Check out the tech article on upgrading to pressure-fed tensioners (which you already have). No engine drop. It should give you an idea of how difficult this job is. BTW, I have not done this so...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2005, 06:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,842
Posted By tperala
Oh, yeah, and what the rest said about a new...

Oh, yeah, and what the rest said about a new clutch cable and helper spring. Makes your left leg happy.... It can be done at home with a bit of patience and not a great deal of mechanical skill.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2005, 06:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,842
Posted By tperala
Check out...

Check out http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_clutch_cable/911_clutch_cable.htm
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2005, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By tperala
transmission ground strap?

How does your transmission ground strap look? You could be losing all your voltage there, although when mine went bad it manifested itself only when the car was hot. Worth a check, and cheap to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-07-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,404
Posted By tperala
One Lap of America on NPR

For those interested, you can listen to the NPR "Only a Game" story from the May 7 show at http://www.onlyagame.org/shows/2005/05/20050507_14.asp

Click the link to listen. It's a 49-minute show,...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 05-03-2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,170
Posted By tperala
The rear-deck speakers are JBL 6x9. The PO put...

The rear-deck speakers are JBL 6x9. The PO put them in. I don't know if the risers (the plastic collars that hold them off the deck) were part of the speaker system itself, or an add-on.

At...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 05-01-2005, 02:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,170
Posted By tperala
bump for May day

Still for sale.
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 04-22-2005, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 837
Posted By tperala
Did you say "SC"?

Andrew, did you say you might consider an SC?

Please check mine out.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?threadid=177895
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 04-15-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,170
Posted By tperala
new asking price

$14,200 with some room to negotiate.
Tim
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 04-15-2005, 11:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,170
Posted By tperala
a spring bump to go along with the lowered asking...

a spring bump to go along with the lowered asking price...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-22-2004, 06:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 571
Posted By tperala
resilvering sideview mirrors?

Can sideview mirrors (83SC, electric) be removed from the housings and be resilvered? I noticed the silvering around the perimeter is starting to deteriorate and/or peel off a bit. Our host has...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 11-12-2004, 10:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,376
Posted By tperala
how close to SoCal is close?

If you are seriously interested, I could drive this one out to you. It will snow here soon, after which time it will not come out of storage until May...
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