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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-05-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,361
Posted By Snoopy
Issues With Front Brake Pads

What started out as a simple chore to change the front pads on my 85 911 has turned into, well let's just say no simple job ever stays simple. :bang::bang: As it turns out the pad retaining pins are...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 12-05-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,937
Posted By Snoopy
Found a link to a G35 forum that's pretty...

Found a link to a G35 forum that's pretty negative.

http://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-tires/283807-do-not-order-www-onlinetires-com.html
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-09-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5,282
Views: 1,658,701
Posted By Snoopy
Black Ferrari California on Sunday on Germantown...

Black Ferrari California on Sunday on Germantown Rd., he had his kid in the back. But then again so did I.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-28-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By Snoopy
Yes they are Bosch Platinum installed by the PO....

Yes they are Bosch Platinum installed by the PO. The idle is not rough per se but it fluctuates between 850 & 900 rpm. I did not check the gap when I had them out but can do that next time I'm in...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-28-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By Snoopy
Fixed the only oil leak when I replaced the oil...

Fixed the only oil leak when I replaced the oil pressure sensor. There is not an drop of oil to be found anywhere:D
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-27-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By Snoopy
Brad Penn 20/50 it's partcial synthetic, would...

Brad Penn 20/50 it's partcial synthetic, would that be the cause? Also running a Steve Wong chip. No smoke when letting engine decelerate.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-27-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By Snoopy
I pulled the plugs out of cylinders 1-3 and all...

I pulled the plugs out of cylinders 1-3 and all plugs showed no abnormal wear conditions. This picture is typical of all three and this is the plug from #2.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-22-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By Snoopy
Oil level via dipstick, warm engine, level gound....

Oil level via dipstick, warm engine, level gound.

The smoke really becomes noticable when driving around town in traffic, coming to a stop to wait for a traffic light, when the engine is warm.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-22-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By Snoopy
Oil level is in the bottom 1/2 of the range. Will...

Oil level is in the bottom 1/2 of the range. Will do a leak down check this weekend. The car has 110K miles.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-20-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By Snoopy
It's smokin' ...literally

My 86 Carerra has been doing this for a while but the condition has gotten worse in the last month.

The car does not smoke on start up or when cold, but once warmed up when idling, sitting at a...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-19-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5,282
Views: 1,658,701
Posted By Snoopy
Bitch'n black slant nose 930 with PCA plates on...

Bitch'n black slant nose 930 with PCA plates on Germantown Rd. turned onto Clopper at 11:00 am. I was in my boring red Passat wagon and not my p-car :(
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-20-2009, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,135
Posted By Snoopy
Rial off of a '80 930.

Rial off of a '80 930.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-19-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,135
Posted By Snoopy
My wheels are finally finished

It's only been nine months since I bought these, but they are finally done.:D There a long way from the painted cast aluminuim finish they started with. Now if I couldonly find the key to my wheel...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-18-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,255
Posted By Snoopy
Jazz, The p/n is 901 101 175 01 it's shown on...

Jazz,
The p/n is 901 101 175 01 it's shown on the right half of the engine block schematic.

Well the oil cooler is back in and I an 99% certain it was the sensor that was leaking. I connected the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-18-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,255
Posted By Snoopy
Help, Does anyone have the adaptor for the oil...

Help,
Does anyone have the adaptor for the oil pressure switch? I found the main cause of the oil leak the sensor is stripped and will not come out of the adaptor. Call the local dealerships a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-18-2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,255
Posted By Snoopy
Well it's 8:45 and the oil cooler is out without...

Well it's 8:45 and the oil cooler is out without dropping the engine. Now the clean up begins. Was not as hard as I thought it was gong to be. Off to AdvanceAuto to buy parts cleaner and more shop...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-17-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,255
Posted By Snoopy
Up-date- Removed the FI intake and the top cover...

Up-date- Removed the FI intake and the top cover for the cooler. Top side of the engine around the sensor is a mess. So that gasket is been replaced. Also have access to the top two screws to the oil...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-17-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,255
Posted By Snoopy
I decided to start with a partial drop and see...

I decided to start with a partial drop and see how that goes. Actually I have just about everything that does not have slack disconnected. Damn New Jersey car:bang: Can you say rusted nuts. I hope I...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-16-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,255
Posted By Snoopy
Trying to track down a leak coming from the top...

Trying to track down a leak coming from the top or the oil cooler. Plus I need to clean up the engine compartment. I "had" to remove the original sound/heat proofing material so now there are...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-16-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,255
Posted By Snoopy
If you're bored this weekend

If you have nothing to do, pull up a lawn chair and crack open a cold one. There is a very good chance I will be dropping my engine this weekend to chase down an oil leak. Thought about just doing a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-11-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,675
Posted By Snoopy
Thanks. Just what I needed something else to do....

Thanks. Just what I needed something else to do. The wife and kids are going to visit freinds next weekend in NC, now I know what I'm doing.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-11-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,675
Posted By Snoopy
So from this I deduce, that in order to replace...

So from this I deduce, that in order to replace the o-seals between the oil cooler and the engine I should/need to do at least a partial engine drop? I have a substantial oil leak comming form this...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-14-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5,282
Views: 1,658,701
Posted By Snoopy
White SC coupe with a blonde woman driving, PCA...

White SC coupe with a blonde woman driving, PCA decal on the driver's side rear quarter window. Great Senaca at Quince Orchard 2:00 pm. Also a red Viper coupe.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-10-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,862
Posted By Snoopy
Well, ordered 4 non-locking lug nuts today, I...

Well, ordered 4 non-locking lug nuts today, I really don't want to put the car back together without adjusting the valves, so I'm going to do it with the wheels on. I'm just going to put it up as...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-09-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,862
Posted By Snoopy
I have a code but it's for the locking lugs that...

I have a code but it's for the locking lugs that used a real key, that came with the car when new. Did I say CRAP..... Guess it's time to empty out the garage:grrr:
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