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101 Projects for your Porsche 911
  Have you ever wanted to do your own maintenance and performance upgrades, but were afraid to try? Tired of overpaying your German mechanic simply to perform routine maintenance on your Porsche 911? Created with the weekend-mechanic in mind, this illustrated manual offers 101 projects that will help you maintain, restore, modify, and enhance your 911.
Focusing on the 1965 through 1989 models, 101 Projects for your Porsche 911 presents all the knowledge, pitfalls to avoid, and costs associated with performing an array of weekend projects. Presented in a clear, colorful, and concise format, this book will allow you to quickly determine how each project will improve your 911, what you'll need, how much it will cost, and how to do it step by step.
Whether it's upgrading your engine or polishing your wheels, Wayne R. Dempsey guides you through the process, giving away endless tips and tricks garnered from years or working on these wonderful German sports cars.
With more than 350 full color photographs, and 240 pages of never-before-compiled technical content, 101 Projects for your Porsche 911 is an invaluable resource for any Porsche 911 owner.
Table of Contents:
SECTION I - BASICS
Jacking up your car
Changing engine oil
Fan belt replacement
Repalcing the air filter
Fuel filter and accumulator replacement
Washing your car
SECTION II - ENGINE
Engine removal
Clutch replacement
Clutch cable replacement
Replacing clutch helper spring
Clutch adjustment
911 engine teardown
Machine shop 101
Rebuilding your engine
Setting and adjusting cam timing
Upgrading to late-style 911 Carrera chain tensioners
Upgrading to turbo valve covers
Valve adjustment
Oil level sender replacement
Alternator troubleshooting and replacement
Fixing common oil leaks
Ignition tune-up
Setting the timing, dwell and idle speed
Installing and MSD ignition
Replacing oil return tubes
Installing/upgrading the 911 front-mounted oil cooler
Replacing motor & trans mounts
SECTION III - FUEL SYSTEMS
Carburetor rebuild
Carburetor adjustment, balance, and tuning
Mechanical fuel injection troubleshooting and adjustment
Tuning and adjusting CIS fuel injection
Pop-off valve installation
Fuel pump replacement
Oxygen sensor troubleshooting and replacement
The Motronic engine management system
SECTION IV - TRANSAXLE
Replacing transmission fluid
Shifting improvements
Rebuilding first gear on the 901 transmission
Installing a short shift kit
Rebuilding your pedal cluster
Replacing CV joints
SECTION V - EXHAUST
Replacing your catalytic converter
heater system repair
Replacing heat exchangers
Air conditioning on the 911
SECTION VI - BRAKES
Replacing brake pads
Replacing brake discs
Brake line replacement
Bleeding brakes
Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake shoe replacement
Master cylinder replacement
Rebuilding your brake calipers
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SECTION VII - SUSPENSION
Installing a camber strut brace
Lowering the 911
Installing the bump steer kit
Replacing the ball joints
Tie rod end replacement
Installing the turbo tie rod kit
Alignment on your 911
Installing a front sway bar
Replacement of sway bar bushings and brackets
Shock replacement
Replacing/upgrading torsion bars
SECTION VIII - INTERIOR
Engine sound pad installation
Re-dyeing interior leather and vinyl
Installing a new dash pad
Headliner replacement
SECTION IX - BODY
Wiper reversal
Lens replacement
H4 headlamp upgrade
Installing a roll cage
Installing a new hood crest
Door stay replacement and reinforcement
Door handle replacement
Rekeying Porsche locks
Replacing weatherstripping
Replacing window regulator and motor
Glass removal
Installing window glass
Replacing hood shocks
Updating to the Turbo look
Rear spoiler/tail install
Installation of a chin spoiler
Sunroof repair
SECTION X - ELECTRICAL
Fuel level sender replacement
Starter system troubleshooting
Speedometer removal
Odometer repair
Oil temperature gauge upgrade
Replacing your ignition switch
Replacement of steering wheel switches
Installing a new stereo
troubleshooting electrical problems
SECTION XI - MISCELLANEOUS
EDM broken bolt and stud removal
Stubborn bolt/stud removal
Personal touches
The Porsche 912
Using car bras
Polishing alloy wheels
Tire and wheel sizing on the 911
Porsche 911 Resource Guide
Index
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PRODUCT DETAILS:- Publisher: Motorbooks International 2001
- Author: Wayne Dempsey
- Binding: Paperback 8Ό x 10Ύ inches
- Pages: 240 Over 350 color photographs
- ISBN: 9780760308530
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