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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-17-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,497
Posted By Porsche tech
Make sure the fuel pressure regulator or damper...

Make sure the fuel pressure regulator or damper aren't leaking.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-23-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,207
Posted By Porsche tech
I have drilled off numerous broken titanium lug...

I have drilled off numerous broken titanium lug nuts with the hole saw method without any damage to the wheel. Just make sure not to drill so deep as to actually cut into the wheel. Cut the head...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-22-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,075
Posted By Porsche tech
Turbo23dog is onto something. Back in the day,...

Turbo23dog is onto something. Back in the day, the fuse block where the fuel pump fuse is located was a big problem for the 930's. They run hot, the fuse and wires bake and get crispy...seen it...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-06-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,019
Posted By Porsche tech
32 valve engine is no fun to work on (IMO) and...

32 valve engine is no fun to work on (IMO) and even less fun to drive with manual trans. I have worked on MANY back in the day and its an expensive ordeal especially if you're paying someone else to...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 10-24-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,868
Posted By Porsche tech
Anyone happen to scroll down to the warranty book...

Anyone happen to scroll down to the warranty book picture and notice it's stamped "Joe Heishman's 409/D04". Looks like Chick Stanton's handwriting on the delivery date. I probably did the PDI...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-04-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,819
Posted By Porsche tech
First Choice was started by Hugh Heishman and...

First Choice was started by Hugh Heishman and another guy (as WagonWorks was started by Heishman and a bunch of other guys) many years ago. After many years of working at Heishman/Porsche of...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-24-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,899
Posted By Porsche tech
Looks very nice. Old 996 electric seats in my...

Looks very nice. Old 996 electric seats in my old 944.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-02-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,509
Posted By Porsche tech
Line it back up per your marks. The centering...

Line it back up per your marks. The centering hole/pin is for when you put it on the alignment machine. Then you center the indent in the hole, insert the set screw into the hole and then set the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-26-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,459
Posted By Porsche tech
Almost as bad...I had one!

Almost as bad...I had one!
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-19-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,237
Posted By Porsche tech
You have it exactly right. Jim Atwell was a...

You have it exactly right. Jim Atwell was a retired colonel (Air force, I think) and was a part time salesman at Heishman's. He and Chick did the Canon Ball thing several times in either his 911 or...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-16-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,862
Posted By Porsche tech
Even a properly functioning sunroof is not meant...

Even a properly functioning sunroof is not meant to be water tight. The "seals" around the edge of the sunroof door only seal out so much...the rest goes into the channels around the edge and drain...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-23-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,237
Posted By Porsche tech
Arco-Zakus, I may have installed your aftermarket...

Arco-Zakus, I may have installed your aftermarket exhaust! I was a technician at Heishman's / Porsche of Arlington from June 1970 until retiring in June 2012. Chick was a part time salesman when I...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-16-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,836
Posted By Porsche tech
If you haven't seen it...cool video of 997 motor...

If you haven't seen it...cool video of 997 motor on a Nurbergring simulator.

2009 Porsche 911 Engine Running Simulated Nurburgring on Active Dynamometer - YouTube
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-05-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,010
Posted By Porsche tech
Don't quite understand where or how you're...

Don't quite understand where or how you're testing the main power wire (30) to the starter...but if you're testing it at the starter end, where are you grounding the test light / volt meter? Don't...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-22-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 728
Views: 229,689
Posted By Porsche tech
Hockenheimring

Various Porsche
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-22-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 728
Views: 229,689
Posted By Porsche tech
Various Porsche

1. Hot lap in Leipzig
2. Preparing to drive to Stuttgart...170 MPH (when I had to nerve to take my eyes off the road to look at the speedo for a second)!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-26-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,174
Posted By Porsche tech
Ignition coils were a problem back in the day (if...

Ignition coils were a problem back in the day (if it's a 964 like your picture). They would arc across the top of one or both coils causing missfires, a bunch of dash lights and stalling issues. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-19-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,714
Posted By Porsche tech
Howard, I would use silicone spray on the felt...

Howard,
I would use silicone spray on the felt window channel. I have dropped washers down there too and it's not easy to retrieve them. I usually use a magnet while I'm unscrewing the allens in...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-19-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,714
Posted By Porsche tech
If the car is the one in your picture, then the...

If the car is the one in your picture, then the channel you speak of has a u shaped piece of rubber that fits in the metal channel and glues to the bottom of the glass. It'll go up fine because the...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 05-13-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,884
Posted By Porsche tech
Pretty cool hardtop!

Pretty cool hardtop!
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