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As we have expanded and spoken to more of our customers, we have realized a big need for the Porsche owners we service. Many of the new-comers to the Porsche experience want to know more about their cars. The information here-in is encouraged to help you work with your mechanic, or help supplement your weekend wrench turning.

We have broken the sections into categories based on model, each article is a PDF. more information will be added soon. A tremendous amount of time will be needed to document all of our stories, and work, stay tuned.

pdf logo Articles will be live as we go in 2009-2010.

 

356 ( 50-65 )


12v conversion ( conversion list, tips, and techniques )

Dual circuit master cylinder conversion

6V or 12V electrical tips ( wiring, grounds, fusebox, etc. )

Disc brake conversion

Proper care of drum brake system ( adjusting shoes, brake fluid )

Front suspension ( link-pins, king pin ) care and when to rebuild

Wheel and tire combinations

Shifter care and maintenance

356/912 engine overhaul wisdom

Issues with chassis rust - chassis repair ( restoration or crash repair)

 

early 911 ( 65-73 )


Mechanical fuel injection tune-up

Fuel system (tank, carbs, lines, fuel pumps)

Importance of engine timing, distributor maintenance

Lighting upgrades

Issues with chassis rust

Clutch ( cable replacement, clutch replace, pedal cluster )

Electrical maintenance

Shifter care and maintenance

 

later 911 ( 74-89 )


fuses/relays/fusebox/misc. electrical

Short shifter install ( linkage, shifter, bushings )

H4 / H1 install ( how to, as well as the things often overlooked )

Turn signal switch ( replacement )

Steering wheel bushing

OXS reset light ( oxygen sensor light on dash )

CIS injection tips ( comments on keeping it bulletproof )

DME ( relay, Idle Stabilizer Valve [ISV] , and care for the older 3.2L cars )

 

964 ( 90-94 )


ABS problems and solutions

Care of the engine electronics, wiring

Exhaust upgrade

Wheel and tire combination thoughts

Wheel bearing replacement

Brake upgrades ( calipers, rotors, or just brake pads )

Dual distributor belt replacement

Suspension install

Distributor update, rebuild

Early airbag info

Noisy rear spoiler

RS clutch upgrade

 

993 ( 95-98 )


Airbox modifications

Importance of engine cam timing

Exhaust upgrades

More on brake upgrades

Suspension springs, coilovers install

Proper alignment ( often overlooked or misunderstood)

Single alternator/fan belt install

Litronic lighting install

OBD codes, Secondary Air Injection, valve guides, etc.

RS clutch upgrade

Intermittent horn

Noisy rear spoiler

Welcome to Porsche "Drive Block"

Intermittent horn

 

986 Boxster ( 97-04 )


On Board Computer (OBC) install

Top operation, updates

Intermittent horn

MAF (mass air flow) sensor problems, update for 97 cars

Early engine problems, rear main seal

Ignition switch

Alarm issues

Suspension install, options

Oil, lubrication requirements ( importance of servicing the modern car )

 

996 ( 99-05 )


GT3 Cup engine into street 996

Suspension install, options

Water, radiators ( how to care ), cracked expansion tanks

Center radiator update

The early engine problems, rear main seal

More on wiring, diagnostics

Litronic lighting install

Ignition switch problems

Oil, lubrication requirements ( importance of servicing the modern car )

 

996TT ( 01-05 )


Misfire codes, spark plugs

MAF on modified engines

K24 turbos install



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