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Forum: Employment & Networking 03-10-2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,870
Posted By jpnovak
Hi Guys, So far the search has not been...

Hi Guys,

So far the search has not been successful. Lots of ads, lots of resumes sent, no execution on the hiring front. However...

Does anyone work at or have a contact at Mitre? Saw an...
Forum: Employment & Networking 01-12-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,870
Posted By jpnovak
Position Wanted on East Coast

I know there are many people new to this board and there might even be a few that remember me. I used to live in Alexandria and moved to TX 5 years ago. To be honest I have not been here in quite a...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-10-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,311
Posted By jpnovak
possibly heading back to the East Coast - job search

Life has been too crazy to visit you guys here in Dorki land. I have been thinking about a change of scenery. After 4 months of triple digits, cooler weather sounds nice too. Thought maybe someone...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-24-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,405
Posted By jpnovak
I am doing this same thing on my targa right now....

I am doing this same thing on my targa right now. Last night was the second coat on the rockers before the car goes to paint.

Wurth SKS is really close to the factory. It will stick to POR...
Forum: Track Talk 10-24-2005, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,527
Posted By jpnovak
Great job Tony!

Great job Tony!
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 10-06-2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,189
Posted By jpnovak
so much for the rust-free and straight...

so much for the rust-free and straight description.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 10-06-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,189
Posted By jpnovak
Let me know how it turns out. Good luck.

Let me know how it turns out. Good luck.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 10-06-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,189
Posted By jpnovak
this longhood might be worth investigating

Saw this for sale. Its in your neighborhood. Might be worth a look.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=227047
Forum: Track Talk 09-27-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,097
Posted By jpnovak
OUch! broken spring/torsion bar? Is this from...

OUch! broken spring/torsion bar? Is this from the off in SP#3 this summer?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-26-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,838
Posted By jpnovak
I think that should work. I was going to buy one...

I think that should work. I was going to buy one for the last CIS car I setup (was a friends). WE couldn't find the leak. I found that a thermal coffee cup lid (plastic) that was the right size to...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-23-2005, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,386
Posted By jpnovak
There are usually two sets of bell crank...

There are usually two sets of bell crank bushings. Both are different sizes. One goes at the transmission (as you want) and one set goes in the engine bay and found on carb'd cars.

carb side...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-21-2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,074
Posted By jpnovak
Or he has extrodinarily long tibia/fibula.

Or he has extrodinarily long tibia/fibula.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-20-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,327
Posted By jpnovak
There are a few issues. First, only the 78-9 SC...

There are a few issues. First, only the 78-9 SC heads have the 39mm intake ports. The 80-84 are 36 mm IIRC. Of course, what are you comparing it to? The 3.2 heads are even larger at 40mm on the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-19-2005, 02:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,129
Posted By jpnovak
I never had problems in VA with anitque tags. I...

I never had problems in VA with anitque tags. I have not had problems with the same since moving to TX. Ours is $18 for 3 years, no inspection. The DMV does not limit mileage but the insurance...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-19-2005, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,611
Posted By jpnovak
What type of heat are you using? They are put in...

What type of heat are you using? They are put in with red loctite. It takes a lot of heat to pull them. put a suitable stud puller on them. Heat the case inside the spigot hole next to the stud. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-17-2005, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,495
Posted By jpnovak
Commonly the 3.2SS is a 70.4mm Crank and 98mm...

Commonly the 3.2SS is a 70.4mm Crank and 98mm pistons. The 100mm pistons would give you a 3.3SS. The 3.4 barrels as described would be 98mm and the pistons would not fit. I am not aware of any...
Forum: Track Talk 09-16-2005, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,989
Posted By jpnovak
Great writeup. Sounds like a great weekend.

Great writeup. Sounds like a great weekend.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-15-2005, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,728
Posted By jpnovak
Cool. I like the one split down the middle. ...

Cool. I like the one split down the middle. Never seen that before.

A spun bearing is like Chris mentioned. Usuall there is a small clearnace between (for example) the rod bearing and the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-14-2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,794
Posted By jpnovak
Jase, It is possible that the battery is low...

Jase,

It is possible that the battery is low from sitting. Check the voltage as you mentioned.

Did they pull the drivetrain to do any repairs? check for a clean 14pin connector and good...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-13-2005, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,437
Posted By jpnovak
HMM I could use teh MIG gun and add "new metal"...

HMM I could use teh MIG gun and add "new metal" for that much. I assume he is having patch or replacement panels installed.

So the question is... which mounts? Front or rear? I have seen...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-12-2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,319
Posted By jpnovak
there are two stablizing struts that go from the...

there are two stablizing struts that go from the Al cross member to the rear bolting points. These are welded to the early steel one, but bolted to the Al one. Everything else is bolt on.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-08-2005, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,539
Posted By jpnovak
With an 88 the owner should not have to worry...

With an 88 the owner should not have to worry about modification to the front seal. I think the change was mid 80s when Porsche started using a new style latch.
Forum: Track Talk 09-07-2005, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,997
Posted By jpnovak
I don't think they will fit without spacers. ...

I don't think they will fit without spacers. Your SC has turbo flares but it does not have the turbo trailing arms or the wide 930 front hubs. They will physically fit under the flares but you will...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-02-2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,897
Posted By jpnovak
And we thought it was all taken care of. It...

And we thought it was all taken care of. It seems there were some that commited to buy and have not "taken care of business". I guess this means the rest of us don't get new sway bars. If you...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 08-25-2005, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,861
Posted By jpnovak
Anyone know this early car?

Found this early targa with a 2.8! Anyone know the car?
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