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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-30-2026, 02:15 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
The tuning is progressing nicely, although a bit...

The tuning is progressing nicely, although a bit slowly. But, it's good enough that we took the car to Porsche Silver Spring's gathering today. Wife noticed that the car is definitely driving...
Forum: Stuff Other People Are Selling 05-19-2026, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,124
Posted By BillC
If I had a place to put them, I'd jump on it. ...

If I had a place to put them, I'd jump on it. You willing to store them for a year+, until the new house is done?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-08-2026, 09:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 71,471
Posted By BillC
It's possible that your battery has completely...

It's possible that your battery has completely died. Even with a fully-charged jump box, a dead battery will prevent the car from starting.

It's also possible the ignition switch has died. That...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-02-2026, 08:57 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
Rather than making y'all sit through some long,...

Rather than making y'all sit through some long, boring description of what I've been working on, I'll just cut to the chase: it's alive!!!! :D :D :D

Now I'll cover the boring stuff.... :lol:
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Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-01-2026, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 71,209
Posted By BillC
Pics?

Pics?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-01-2026, 09:51 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
It's supposed to be a normal nut, but that's what...

It's supposed to be a normal nut, but that's what the rebuilder had installed. I just didn't bother swapping them out for correct nuts. No signs of it, or any of the others, coming loose -- not...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-30-2026, 08:13 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
Made a little more progress: Installed the...

Made a little more progress:

Installed the cylinder head temp sensor. This goes under the shroud bolt just behind the intake for the #3 cylinder.
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Important tip: do this before installing...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-25-2026, 05:08 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
Made some more progress, but then ran into a...

Made some more progress, but then ran into a roadblock.

I installed the new fuel injectors and re-connected the fuel lines:
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The kit came with straight hoses for the fuel injectors,...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-22-2026, 07:18 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
Managed to squeeze in a little more time on the...

Managed to squeeze in a little more time on the car this evening, and got the TPS and IATS installed.
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The TPS with bracket is a direct replacement for the stock unit and the IATS mounts...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-22-2026, 07:17 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
I've had that old right-angle adapter for a...

I've had that old right-angle adapter for a loooong time. If I were to do it again, I'd just buy a small right-angle drill -- the adapter is nice but awkward, since you have to juggle it and the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-20-2026, 07:48 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
I was able to spend a little more time on...

I was able to spend a little more time on installation this evening, and installed the Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR).

This is another bit that isn't quite bolt-on, since the hole in the mounting...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-19-2026, 05:41 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
Started on the installation today. First step is...

Started on the installation today. First step is removing the old fuel injection system.

Here's the "before" picture:
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And here's after all the old parts were removed:
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That's...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-15-2026, 06:07 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 659,538
Posted By BillC
It's been a while since I've done any work on my...

It's been a while since I've done any work on my 914, but something just happened that has me a bit excited.

If you dig back into this thread a ways, you'll find where I was complaining about not...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 04-06-2026, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,402
Posted By BillC
Squirrels! Actually, that seemed to just...

Squirrels!

Actually, that seemed to just happen over one winter -- I put it away in the fall, and the seat looked fine, pulled it out in the spring, and both sides had started chipping away.

...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 04-04-2026, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,923
Posted By BillC
Makita RBL500 backpack leaf blower

For sale: one Makita RBL500 backpack leaf blower. This ran very well the last time I used it, but it doesn't want to start any more. I suspect it needs a new carburetor.

Selling because the...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 04-04-2026, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,402
Posted By BillC
John Deere X304 Lawn Mower

For sale: one John Deere X304 lawn mower. 42" two-blade deck. Four-wheel steering (very tight turning radius). Includes large bagger attachment (not shown). Includes new battery.

I just put a...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 03-25-2026, 06:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 38,234
Posted By BillC
Need advice/info on septic systems in WV

If anyone can provide some advice and/or information on septic system design and installation West Virginia (specifically Jefferson County), please contact me offline (by email or PM). Or if you can...
Forum: Track Talk 02-22-2026, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 46,686
Posted By BillC
I have a trac com v2, and it works well. It is...

I have a trac com v2, and it works well. It is plenty loud (supposedly quite a bit louder than a v3), and takes 9V batteries -- I've never had a problem hearing anything, regardless of how loud the...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 01-24-2026, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,494
Posted By BillC
Retired neighbor is downsizing his workshop

My neighbor, a retired engineer, has decided to downsize his workshop and audio equipment. He's willing to give this stuff away at a really good price, but only on the condition that you actually...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 01-06-2026, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,118
Posted By BillC
If "sexy" won races, I would worry more about...

If "sexy" won races, I would worry more about what I call it.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 01-05-2026, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,118
Posted By BillC
Custom wide-view rear mirror for 996/986

Sold!

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I made this mirror for my Spec Boxster race car, using the stock mirror base and a Longacre 14" wide-view mirror. Pops right onto the stock mirror...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-31-2025, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 44,129
Posted By BillC
I have the same smoke machine as @BeerBurner, and...

I have the same smoke machine as @BeerBurner, and it worked quite nicely.

You are welcome to borrow it, if you feel like driving out to Silver Spring one day.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 12-12-2025, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 40,168
Posted By BillC
Price drop These need a new home.

Price drop

These need a new home.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 12-12-2025, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,181
Posted By BillC
FS: 914 Steering wheels

I have two stock 914-4 steering wheels for sale. Both are the same part number -- 914-347-809-00.

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Steering wheel #1 is in reasonable shape. Asking $125 plus shipping:
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Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-30-2025, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 48,849
Posted By BillC
So what you're saying is that Dorkiphus may be...

So what you're saying is that Dorkiphus may be humanity's last hope? Take that, John Connor! :cool:
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