Lüfteknic - Tech tips, Common Porsche issues


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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.

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