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Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 06-17-2022, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By tomswa
wheel locks

Thankyou for the response. We managed to find the lock socket rolling around in the trunk. I have less comfort in using lock because of this episode.
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 06-15-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By tomswa
996 wheel locks

I had new tires put by swire tire in Ripon, ca last year..I confirmed with them that they put the wheel locks in the trunk. Now I have the car in the body shop for a damaged wheel and suspension...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 05-05-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,348
Posted By tomswa
996 Michelins

I am looking at replacing my rear tires with Michelins. I would like to use the Michelin as3 which seem to have longer wear (45 k) I am a 78 year old speed limit driver. While Costco will put this...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-29-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,197
Posted By tomswa
While I love to work on my 1978 Targa, I have...

While I love to work on my 1978 Targa, I have found that a good body shop can deal with doors and windows at rates way below Porsche mechanic fees. I fought putting a window motor in my car for 3...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-29-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 27,897
Posted By tomswa
Here is my favorite (neighbor's dog likes the...

Here is my favorite (neighbor's dog likes the car)http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_18e1546144053.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-06-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 770
Posted By tomswa
911 sc will not start after 6 mo in paint shop

I have had my 78 911sc in the paint shop for 6 mo. Yeah it seems like a long time but they reduced my cost on a restoration job by using it as fill in. The car is done but the shop cannot start it....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-18-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By tomswa
antenna plug for 1978 targa

My targa has two antennas. The drivers side is an electric and has not been used. It is just a stub. The right side is a normal antenna. I have looked at removing the electric antenna but have...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-01-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 39,952
Posted By tomswa
When I did new carpets on my 78 sc, Jesse Corona...

When I did new carpets on my 78 sc, Jesse Corona from Turlock put down "Road Kill" as it does not require perfectly clean metal. It was inexpensive but it changed the driving experience. The car is...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 05-11-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 17,497
Posted By tomswa
You should have a discussion with your agent. My...

You should have a discussion with your agent. My 1978 sc is insured full 250/500k with 1000 deductible and $35k guaranteed value. It is with state farm classic ins for $300 per year. It is a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-11-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,653
Posted By tomswa
Thanks everyone. I went ahead and had the ims ln...

Thanks everyone. I went ahead and had the ims ln replacement at midtown autowerks in Sacramento. Talk about fast .. I took it in yesterday and it was done this afternoon. It was probably advisable....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,645
Posted By tomswa
I just had the same experience when doing some...

I just had the same experience when doing some chain tensioner work on my 1978 sc. My very experienced mechanic correctly said the exhaust studs are prone to breaking. We replaced all of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,653
Posted By tomswa
Replace IMS bearing on a 29k 2002 carerra?

I just purchased this unused like new carerra. I had originally planned to install a new ln ims bearing. Both the shop who did the pre purchase inspection and the shop I am taking it to suggested...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-22-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By tomswa
I worked on mine for two days and lots of...

I worked on mine for two days and lots of bandaids. I have done a manual one before. I ended up at a bodyshop and their tech did it in less than an hour. The bill was $68.50. I am sure a glass shop...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-10-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By tomswa
Thanks for the help. I finally got it going by...

Thanks for the help. I finally got it going by taking the air cleaner of and with the key turned raising the flapper to charge the fuel system. Tom
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-09-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By tomswa
No backfire or missing. good acceration

No backfire or missing. good acceration
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-09-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By tomswa
78 sc engine is herky jerky driving after chain repair

I just had my tensioners upgraded at 105k. We found a broken dilivar exhaust stud thus I replaced all of the exhaust studs and put new rings and chains while we were in there. While the engine has...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-08-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By tomswa
78 sc fuel pump

My pump was working but the car had some rough running. The fuel pump fuse was in poor shape and i replaced it. In the process I pulled the fuel pump relay. Now the car will not start. The fuse...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 06-16-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,359
Posted By tomswa
I would not recommend trying to get lucky with...

I would not recommend trying to get lucky with the repair costs. I would offer the asking price if he fixed the needed repairs or $4000 less if you are feeling lucky. It is possible to fix these...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-15-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 304
Posted By tomswa
want to buy 78 targa floor board

Due to a severe leak I need a floor board for 78 targa. I
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-18-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 774
Posted By tomswa
I cannot find the pm

I cannot find the pm
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-18-2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 774
Posted By tomswa
bentley sc

would you take $65 for the bentley sc manual?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-11-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By tomswa
tensioner parts

Check amazon vertex for $819
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-11-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By tomswa
cost for chain tensioner upgrade

I have a 1978 targa with 107000 miles. I have been advised to upgrade the tensioners to the turbo style. The 101 projects book suggests this is a 5 hr job. Well maybe for someone who has done it...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-28-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By tomswa
window motor completion

Well this regulator was not going to come out. I put another 4 hours trying to no avail. I have put regulators in a 69 911t and a 300sl mercedes. I finally took it into a friends body shop. I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-25-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By tomswa
window glass

It is down 2-3 inches and I cannot move it very much. I keep thinking that there are more regulator bolts.
Thankyou
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