My first 911 project list
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If you are pulling the rubber brake lines it is s good time to remove the caliper and repack the wheel bearings if not replace them as the hub needs to be removed to do this.
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Usually the last thing any of us DIYers think about is the brake calipers themselves. My 1987 had one front caliper hang up a couple of weeks ago so I took it off to rebuild or replace. Prior to removing, my brakes were what I considered awlsome. Upon disassemly, I was shocked to find it junked up with crud and varnish and almost impossible to disassemble. I have since removed and rebuilt all four calipers and all four were in the same shape as the first. Caliper rebuild kits are about $11 each and worth every penny if it keeps you from having a caliper stick and shuting you down.
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yep, I did buy a regular FE and tucked in the front trunk...will look into mounting it in the cabin when I get some of the other projects on this growing list done
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Originally Posted by gunlover05
...replace cylinder head temp guage w/2 wire...
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Originally Posted by Droops83
...Make sure you buy a spare DME relay and keep it in your glovebox...
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Congrats on the new purchase. My 911 was acquired about 4 months ago, and I have done a few things to it, including changing all fluids and filters. You just don't know what the PO did before you. I actually found a K&N air filter, but tossed it, along with the K&N fuel filter. I replaced both with stock. I'm trying to keep my car as stock as possible, including the oil. I run Shell Rotella T 15W-40, which is now considered heavy duty truck oil. As long as you are into the preventative maintenance (and you seem to be), you'll be in good shape in the end
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Congrats....make sure you are getting full throttle, floor it with the motor not running and take a look at the the throttle linkage in the motor compartment, it should be just about touching the stop...If not, adjust the linkage down by the transmission---usually about 3 to 4 turns moving towards the front of the car is all you should need.