1st Post 1st Porsche 1st Air Cooled. Questions!
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1st Post 1st Porsche 1st Air Cooled. Questions!
Hello everyone, just wanted to say what an asset this forum is, I so very much appreciate all the interaction and support!
I just purchased a great little G50 Targa. 1987, Diamond Blue Metallic with dark blue interior. 88k miles, all original.
is there any advice, guidance, tips or tricks you can share that would have been helpful to you when you took delivery of your very first air cooled porsche?
anything is welcomed, from technical, fluid recommendations, how the climate control works (ha) anything!
thank you and I look forward to the 911 lesson!
I just purchased a great little G50 Targa. 1987, Diamond Blue Metallic with dark blue interior. 88k miles, all original.
is there any advice, guidance, tips or tricks you can share that would have been helpful to you when you took delivery of your very first air cooled porsche?
anything is welcomed, from technical, fluid recommendations, how the climate control works (ha) anything!
thank you and I look forward to the 911 lesson!
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Hi! Welcome to Rennlist, and congratulations on your first 911! Be sure to update your profile with your location.
We had a thread on this topic last year with some tips: https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...che-owner.html. That guy never came back (only 2 posts), hopefully you'll stick around and join the community.
Probably the most important things to familiarize yourself with is how to check the oil level (only when the car is up to temperature and idling on a level surface), types of oil to use, items are that often in need of attention after 30 years (rubber brake lines, fuel lines, tires), places to watch for hidden rust.
Do you plan to do a lot of your own work? Here is a link to some online manuals: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/07qvhojcl...x-yXPVIsa?dl=0. Pickings are kind of slim for the later cars. Start with these: Bentley manual is a good repair manual (
Here is a thread that can help with the ventilation system: https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...ter-vents.html . Your car has blowers in the foot wells that can be problematic. They often seize up, and I'm not sure if they are fused (there are a number of circuits that are not fused that you should eventually address).
Hopefully this will get you started. And post some detailed photos! We might spot some things you should know about.
Welcome!
Mark
We had a thread on this topic last year with some tips: https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...che-owner.html. That guy never came back (only 2 posts), hopefully you'll stick around and join the community.
Probably the most important things to familiarize yourself with is how to check the oil level (only when the car is up to temperature and idling on a level surface), types of oil to use, items are that often in need of attention after 30 years (rubber brake lines, fuel lines, tires), places to watch for hidden rust.
Do you plan to do a lot of your own work? Here is a link to some online manuals: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/07qvhojcl...x-yXPVIsa?dl=0. Pickings are kind of slim for the later cars. Start with these: Bentley manual is a good repair manual (
https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-911-Carrera-Service-Manual/dp/0837616964/ref=asc_df_0837616964/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312014160183&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15427862609160117347&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001991&hvtargid=pla-455120391057&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-911-Carrera-Service-Manual/dp/0837616964/ref=asc_df_0837616964/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312014160183&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15427862609160117347&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001991&hvtargid=pla-455120391057&psc=1
). Also 101 Projects (https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog...PORBK1_pg2.htm). I wouldn't bother with the Haynes manual. Next step up would be the factory manuals, but they are a few hundred dollars.Here is a thread that can help with the ventilation system: https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...ter-vents.html . Your car has blowers in the foot wells that can be problematic. They often seize up, and I'm not sure if they are fused (there are a number of circuits that are not fused that you should eventually address).
Hopefully this will get you started. And post some detailed photos! We might spot some things you should know about.
Welcome!
Mark
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Warmed up my take a little while in the cold! The first narrow mark on the oil temp gauge at about 8 O' clock is 90C/194F and warmed up. Flat level surface and engine idling. Don't check it cold and engine off!!!!
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Mark's recommendation regarding the "101 Projects for your Air Cooled Porsche" is spot on. This is a great read and you'll go back to it many times. There are some peculiarities with these cars as compared to most, things like jack locations to safely lift the car are important to know. This forum is absolutely the place to get good info and liberally use the search feature to find old posts. Most questions can be answered that way. Anxious to see some pics. I bought my first 911 ( 84 Targa) about 8 years ago and then decided to sell it for something different. Missed it a great deal and recently jumped back in with my 85 Coupe. They are just fantastic driving cars and not overly complicated to maintain. Some things that need attention regularly, but most anything in this category will. You will really enjoy it. Take care. Steve
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Mark's recommendation regarding the "101 Projects for your Air Cooled Porsche" is spot on. This is a great read and you'll go back to it many times. Some things that need attention regularly, but most anything in this category will. You will really enjoy it. Take care. Steve
Ill take some better pictures soon with the Fuchs on it as those Anterra wheels will be going on sale shortly!
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start here ....
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...101-class.html
turns into a bit of an amusing ****show, but the early posts give you an idea.
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...101-class.html
turns into a bit of an amusing ****show, but the early posts give you an idea.
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Awesome, another Targa owner! Congrats, love that color.
One thing that you'll want to address immediately - you seem to be missing the air filter on the engine! Maybe someone with a 3.2L can comment, but there should be a black plastic box with an orange strap at top right in the engine compartment.
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One thing that you'll want to address immediately - you seem to be missing the air filter on the engine! Maybe someone with a 3.2L can comment, but there should be a black plastic box with an orange strap at top right in the engine compartment.
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Awesome, another Targa owner! Congrats, love that color.
One thing that you'll want to address immediately - you seem to be missing the air filter on the engine! Maybe someone with a 3.2L can comment, but there should be a black plastic box with an orange strap at top right in the engine compartment.
Mark
One thing that you'll want to address immediately - you seem to be missing the air filter on the engine! Maybe someone with a 3.2L can comment, but there should be a black plastic box with an orange strap at top right in the engine compartment.
Mark
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Great! I guess something else we haven't talked about are good vendors for parts. Pelican Parts is the obvious choice, but you can often find the same bits cheaper.
Also go here to download a free pdf parts manual: https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessor...artscatalogue/
Suncoast Porsche Sarasota, FL - Great prices
Pelican Parts (also has a great air-cooled forum and a used parts marketplace)
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LA Dismantler - Used parts
North Hollywood Speedometer or Palo Alto Speedometer for instrument service/repair
Autobahn Interiors
Elephant Racing - The go-to source for new bushings and major suspension upgrades or renewal
CarBone in Poland for Stickers http://car-bone.pl
Also go here to download a free pdf parts manual: https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessor...artscatalogue/
Suncoast Porsche Sarasota, FL - Great prices
Pelican Parts (also has a great air-cooled forum and a used parts marketplace)
Stoddard
Zim's
LA Dismantler - Used parts
North Hollywood Speedometer or Palo Alto Speedometer for instrument service/repair
Autobahn Interiors
Elephant Racing - The go-to source for new bushings and major suspension upgrades or renewal
CarBone in Poland for Stickers http://car-bone.pl
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.. and for after market maintenance items my go to for all my German cars is Autohausaz
get some deal now and then from Rock auto , but usually just use them for my Audis.
get some deal now and then from Rock auto , but usually just use them for my Audis.
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