Throw The Book At Me!
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Gentleman and ladies;
I have heard the wisdom here that I need to learn to do some of the maintenance for myself or else I will deplete the already depleted stream of funds before I get things sorted out. I purchased Adrian's book (King of the 911s) but didn't find that it really tells me (a newbie) how to fix/repair/exchange things, provide part number etc. What is the best book for a guy like me who once had superior carpentry skills, but is not a great mechanic, although I sure as hell would like to be given my current situation.
Thanks
PS
The car comes home tomorrow. We'll see what the reset tells about the codes.
Bernie
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The best is to get the shop manual either hard copy or on disc. The parts manual is also available on disc-see them on fleabay all the time. There are also a few listers in your area who can probably help when you need it.
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The 2 best resources:
1. http://p-car.com/diy/diy.html
2. Searching Rennlist. Unfortunately, the Search function is completely screwed up right now (thanks IB!) but hopefully they'll fix it eventually.
Otherwise, download the parts guides from pcarworkshop.com. The workshop manuals (PDF) are interesting and you'll learn a lot, but they're not all that useful since the most common things are on p-car.com.
1. http://p-car.com/diy/diy.html
2. Searching Rennlist. Unfortunately, the Search function is completely screwed up right now (thanks IB!) but hopefully they'll fix it eventually.
Otherwise, download the parts guides from pcarworkshop.com. The workshop manuals (PDF) are interesting and you'll learn a lot, but they're not all that useful since the most common things are on p-car.com.
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For a free workshop manual to our car you can go to this link below:
http://www.cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm
http://www.cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm
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You can get the parts catalog for FREE from Porsche themselves:
http://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo...SA_KATALOG.pdf
While I like Adrian's book, I agree it is not a replacement for a workshop manual. However, start with pcarworkshop and p-car.com/diy and go from there!
- Dave
http://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo...SA_KATALOG.pdf
While I like Adrian's book, I agree it is not a replacement for a workshop manual. However, start with pcarworkshop and p-car.com/diy and go from there!
- Dave
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Gentleman and ladies;
I have heard the wisdom here that I need to learn to do some of the maintenance for myself or else I will deplete the already depleted stream of funds before I get things sorted out. I purchased Adrian's book (King of the 911s) but didn't find that it really tells me (a newbie) how to fix/repair/exchange things, provide part number etc. What is the best book for a guy like me who once had superior carpentry skills, but is not a great mechanic, although I sure as hell would like to be given my current situation.
Thanks
PS
The car comes home tomorrow. We'll see what the reset tells about the codes.
Bernie
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We can meet up and discuss this when the weather gets warmer. I am in the final stages of a short shift project that is running me through the ringer right now....
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--don't forget the Pelican board:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/forumdisplay.php?f=32
and their tech articles:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/911/911t...icles_late.htm
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/forumdisplay.php?f=32
and their tech articles:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/911/911t...icles_late.htm
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From your other thread...
Four of the twelve plugs took almost three hours to remove because they had almost fused to the block. Mechanic estimated they might be the original plugs or at the very least, had not been changed in excess of 50k miles.Already done, right?
Rotors and Caps were in similar condition and were a bitch to get off. (Of course this took the cost of swapping out plugs/caps/rotors to over $1,200).Already done, right?
The engine is leaking from all seals. Ignore for now.
The power steering hose is leaking into the engine compartment. Have your shop find and fix.
The plug wires are shot and have many areas where there is black electrician's tape holding them together. Already done, right?
The exhaust shields are rotten down to nothing on both exhaust arms. Very easy DIY. Order new shields and hardware.
The rear rotors are all chewed up. Very easy DIY. Order rotors, pads and spiders from Sunset.
The bottom transmission shield (cover) is missing. Very easy DIY.
The driver's side front wheel is at a very negative camber.Not DIY. Have your shop do an alignment.
The oil needs to be changed.[/QUOTE]Very easy DIY.
Getting the parts manual will help. Then order from Sunset or Pelican or wherever. Lots of local folks have tools if you don't. Adrian's book is really not much help for DIY. Habe you registered at http://rtr.mywowbb.com ?
Edit: Bernie, I PMed you some part numbers.
Four of the twelve plugs took almost three hours to remove because they had almost fused to the block. Mechanic estimated they might be the original plugs or at the very least, had not been changed in excess of 50k miles.Already done, right?
Rotors and Caps were in similar condition and were a bitch to get off. (Of course this took the cost of swapping out plugs/caps/rotors to over $1,200).Already done, right?
The engine is leaking from all seals. Ignore for now.
The power steering hose is leaking into the engine compartment. Have your shop find and fix.
The plug wires are shot and have many areas where there is black electrician's tape holding them together. Already done, right?
The exhaust shields are rotten down to nothing on both exhaust arms. Very easy DIY. Order new shields and hardware.
The rear rotors are all chewed up. Very easy DIY. Order rotors, pads and spiders from Sunset.
The bottom transmission shield (cover) is missing. Very easy DIY.
The driver's side front wheel is at a very negative camber.Not DIY. Have your shop do an alignment.
The oil needs to be changed.[/QUOTE]Very easy DIY.
Getting the parts manual will help. Then order from Sunset or Pelican or wherever. Lots of local folks have tools if you don't. Adrian's book is really not much help for DIY. Habe you registered at http://rtr.mywowbb.com ?
Edit: Bernie, I PMed you some part numbers.
Last edited by RallyJon; 03-04-2009 at 12:42 AM.
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Shop safety:
Get really good jackstands (like Esco) and a good low profile jack. Learn to jack your car and get it up on jackstands safely. Test, test, and re-test for stability. Don't work under the car, under the brakes without a jackstand. Even then, I'll put a few tires under the car too. If you die under your car, you didn't save any money.
Safety goggles and gloves. At least use the nitrile gloves, they make cleaning up your hands much easier.
PB Blaster - to remove stubborn fastners. Breaker bar helpful too.
Have fun! Working on cars is my gardening.
Get really good jackstands (like Esco) and a good low profile jack. Learn to jack your car and get it up on jackstands safely. Test, test, and re-test for stability. Don't work under the car, under the brakes without a jackstand. Even then, I'll put a few tires under the car too. If you die under your car, you didn't save any money.
Safety goggles and gloves. At least use the nitrile gloves, they make cleaning up your hands much easier.
PB Blaster - to remove stubborn fastners. Breaker bar helpful too.
Have fun! Working on cars is my gardening.