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Haven't really done much with the 996 recently besides drive it. I've probably put more mileage on it this year than the last 2-3 years combined. I need to tear a few things apart over the winter for maintenance (coils, plugs, clean the radiators, etc.) so I'll work on it then.
Been tinkering with the Talon a lot though. Main focus at the moment has been cleaning it up and trying to get it ready for Radwood on August 24th. One thing I couldn't wait to put on this car is a proper 3" exhaust. I was going to build my own from scratch, but a pre-made one is only like $100 more than if I did it myself so I just went that route to save time. Of course, I didn't like the fitment so I ended up chopping it up a bit to make it fit how I wanted anyway. Also, I hate the smell of catless exhaust so I added a 200-cell Flowmaster catalytic converter while I was at it.
It's been about a year and half since I've used my TIG and it was obvious. LOL
Cleaned, painted, and detailed the tunnel while I had everything apart, including repainting the driveshaft.
A buddy in Woodinville invited me to come to Radwood - is it a big thing?
Radwood isn't a huge event, but it's a fun one. A little bit of everything (foreign, domestic, Euro, cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc.). If you're a fan of 80s/90s cars it's a blast and worth a weekend trip.
Hmmmm... I was thinking about the Soobie because my friend in Woodinville would like to try it, (as would you, if memory serves), if I brought the R, it would be going in a trailer.
Checked oil because of the hot summers here in Austin. Was near the low bar so put a quart in and it's near half. I'll keep an eye on it.
Heard the sound of "marbles in a blender" and thought it was something specific to the Porsche because I've only had it a couple years....then BAM!...realized that was the same sound my Subaru Forester made when it was low on PS fluid with a pump running dry. Checked and yep, needs fluid. Embarrassed I didn't catch it sooner but happy I could hear the problem and catch it. Not so lucky on the forester. $2,200 new steering system.
I've used my old Subaru as a Guinea pig to learn how to work on cars. You think you're "proficient" when you start working, but quickly realize it'll be a skill you work on your whole life. So far I've done the following to the Subaru and hope to not have to do it to the Porsche, but I'm ready:
R/R Camshaft Position Sensor
Brake Job minus rotors (couldn't get caliper bolts off. Ordered new and took it to a real man to get them off
Oil Changes
Coolant Flushes
Tire Rotations.
Getting the car on jack stands was something I had to learn. I put the stands on the body once and caught it, but could have really made a mistake and bent the pinch welds worse than I did.
Tried to refill AC coolant and overfilled it. Took to a real shop to take refrigerant out.
Air and Cabin Filters.
Made custom subwoofer box with matching carpet. Learned all about stereo wiring and why we pay people to do it because those panels are a real pain.
All this is to say if you don't know IF you can work on your car. You can. Just know you'll make some mistakes, but it'll finally click when you know when to walk away and call a real mechanic vs. making things worse. It's worth it.
Do not use worm clamps. Oetiker clamps only. I actually had AFR issues at WOT seen during logging on a previous car from using worm clamps. Remember, fuel pressure scales 1:1 with boost pressure. You can buy a whole set cheap on amazon with the crimp tool. I use them anywhere that isn't taken apart regularly and see high pressure. At the time I was running a Walbro 525, 4 bar base and approx. 30psi of boost so close to 90 psi of fuel pressure at WOT. 996 base fuel pressure is 4 bar as well I believe.
Hmmmm... I was thinking about the Soobie because my friend in Woodinville would like to try it, (as would you, if memory serves), if I brought the R, it would be going in a trailer.
Why wouldn't you drive it? Vaunted Honda reliability an issue?
Heading down to Gulf Shores next week in the TT and didn't want to chance it on the original fuel pump.
Does anyone know if if I were to put in one of those sytec check valves..can I use worm clamps to replace the crimped bands?
I wouldn't use standard worm clamps but if you can get the small clamps like Radium uses in their fuel pump install kits that should work fine. They're some sort of high tension screw clamp that uses a nut and screw and when it tightens it applies pressure around the entire hose.
Actually just found them by searching fuel injection hose clamps. Plenty of vendors out there.
Do not use worm clamps. Oetiker clamps only. I actually had AFR issues at WOT seen during logging on a previous car from using worm clamps. Remember, fuel pressure scales 1:1 with boost pressure. You can buy a whole set cheap on amazon with the crimp tool. I use them anywhere that isn't taken apart regularly and see high pressure. At the time I was running a Walbro 525, 4 bar base and approx. 30psi of boost so close to 90 psi of fuel pressure at WOT. 996 base fuel pressure is 4 bar as well I believe.
thanks
Originally Posted by T10Chris
I wouldn't use standard worm clamps but if you can get the small clamps like Radium uses in their fuel pump install kits that should work fine. They're some sort of high tension screw clamp that uses a nut and screw and when it tightens it applies pressure around the entire hose.
Actually just found them by searching fuel injection hose clamps. Plenty of vendors out there.
08-08-2024 | 02:24 PM
