psychoideas

Can anyone steer me towards what they think is the best workshop book for the 911? I particularly want to install the sunroof and re-seal it too.
Thanks

r911

the factory manual, followed by the Bentley series.

What year is your car?

Dan Cobb

Don't bother with anything published by Haynes regarding a Porsche.
Bentley Manuals will run about $80 or so.(on ebay all the time).
Factory workshop manuals go for a few hundred if they are being parted with.
I have seen factory microfiche films advertised periodically for quite a bit less, but the technology used to view them is antiquated/obsolete/expensive.
Be certain to get the Bentley that is correct for your model year.
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psychoideas

Thanks Randy and Dan,

I'll have a look for these Bentley things of which you speak.
My car is a 1976. Sorry, it's all I've got!!!
Do you know what glue to use to stick the sunroof seals in?

Cheers
Frank

Bill Gregory

The Bentley manuals cover the '78-83 SC's and 84-89 Carrera's. I'd get a set of the Factory manuals, which are pricey, as you need to buy two sets, one the 66-73? base set, and the 74-83 second set. The second set has changes and additions to the first set, but doesn't repeat any base material.

Netspeed

3M makes a yellow weatherstrip adhesive. Sorry for the long link but it's from 3M's website.

http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html

Greg D.

and for some things 101 projects for your 911....by wayne DEmpsey

Dan Cobb

No disrespect for Wayne Dempsey, his book, or anyone associated with it, but I felt it was a bit disappointing.
Here's why:
I have owned numerous cars in the past that required DIY skills, (Porsche or not) and I've usually purchased the associated service manuals and technical publications for most of them. They have all varied by publisher and quality, all were missing more information than I had hoped.
I suppose my expectations may have been more towards the technical and specifics of each area, wanting more pictures and more detailed information regarding the issues one might face during a particular project on a specific year, model, etc. rather than the more generalized descriptions and vague pictures/illustrations typically found.
A good example would be the headliner installation in "101 Projects for your Porsche" (project #68). They may well have replaced the headliner in the car used for reference, but there isn't a single picture of the interior dis-assembled or anyone getting their hands dirty doing it.
The project is described as "..one of the most difficult and complex projects in this book.", so I expected far more 'hands-on' information and advice. There seems to be plenty of photographs in the engine and drivetrain sectioons, and I fear doing that work myself far more than the headliner.
I guess that's because I don't have the tools, knowledge, or confidence to rebuild my own motor or gearbox.

I have always cursed the technical writers of most other automotive "How-To's" and accused most of them as not knowing a wrench from a wench, but this is clearly not the case with Mr. Dempsey. Perhaps my expectations were set a bit higher for "101" because of his real-world experience and knowledge of the 911.

P.S. I'm still VERY glad that I bought it, and I will keep it at the top of my "Required Reading List" for all Porsche owners.
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