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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-12-2019, 06:16 PM
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Posted By rothaus
It was a nice day today, so I took it out for a...

It was a nice day today, so I took it out for a drive.

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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-28-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Looks like it's time for an update. The car...

Looks like it's time for an update.

The car is basically finished, well, it's never finish.

I made a custom exhaust. I used a 2.5" Dynomax elcheapo muffler, and some bent tubing.
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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-26-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
It's a stock 3.0L SC engine, standard CIS intake...

It's a stock 3.0L SC engine, standard CIS intake box. No Airbus, it won't fly, LOL.

Cheers
Engelbert
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-25-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Made some progress: Got the engine ready. ...

Made some progress:

Got the engine ready.

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And installed.

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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-16-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Got more stuff done. Got the oil tank back...

Got more stuff done.

Got the oil tank back in, and lines connected.

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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-10-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Started to install the intake system. Compared to...

Started to install the intake system. Compared to the 3.6 Motronic, this is quite complicated stuff.

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Most of the parts are just...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-10-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
These vanes direct the air flow, you may want to...

These vanes direct the air flow, you may want to see if you find one with the vanes still on it.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-08-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Oil Eater, scraper, small and large brushes, a...

Oil Eater, scraper, small and large brushes, a lot of patients.

Cheers
Engelbert
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-08-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
First I cleaned it up with oil eater. Removed...

First I cleaned it up with oil eater. Removed some of the lose tape, cleaned more. Soldered on a new connector for the backup light switch, replaced some of the plastic sheeting. Installed new tape...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-07-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
So I got the calipers and valve covers coated...

So I got the calipers and valve covers coated Indisch Rot.

I know, I know, it's original that way, but I like it that way. LOL

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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-02-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Heater flaps are assembled and ready to go back...

Heater flaps are assembled and ready to go back in.

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Rear suspension is ready to go back in.
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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-29-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Made some progress: Drilled out the broken...

Made some progress:

Drilled out the broken stud and installed a helicoil.

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The engine harness is ready to go.
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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-29-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
The black stuff is more like paint, not...

The black stuff is more like paint, not undercoat. So I just left it alone.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-26-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
I just media blast the parts. Some time I use...

I just media blast the parts. Some time I use muriatic acid for small pieces, like bolts and nuts.

Cheers
Engelbert
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-24-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Fortunately There was no black undercoating, it...

Fortunately There was no black undercoating, it was just dirt. I was able to clean it with oil eater, mixed with water (50/50), and a brush. Wipe off the rest with rags. I like the Ikea dish brushes...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-22-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Made some progress, besides some other stuff I...

Made some progress, besides some other stuff I had to do.

Transmission is cleaned up.

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Engine is on the stand now, and I...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-11-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Made some progress: Removed the steering...

Made some progress:

Removed the steering rack.

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Cleaned it up, all looked OK, so I replaced the rubber bellows and the tie rod...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-06-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-06-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
I use a spray bottle filled with oil eater 1/2...

I use a spray bottle filled with oil eater 1/2 and 1/2 water, a kitchen brush, rags. Messy work.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-02-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Continue with the rear suspension disassembly. ...

Continue with the rear suspension disassembly.

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In order to remove the T-bars, the side skirt has to come off, which is a good...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-02-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
It depends. The lose dirt I usually just scrap...

It depends. The lose dirt I usually just scrap off, wash oily stuff off with oil eater. Brake dust with Brake cleaner. Once oil and dirt is off, beat blasting before coating, plating, etc. I also...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-29-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,465
Posted By rothaus
Mini Project: My 82 SC Suspension Refresh

Finally getting to this. Over the weekend I started with the disassembly.

Disassembly begins.
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I warmed up the engine before I...
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