Q – I removed the header pipes on my 2000 Carrera to clean out the secondary air injection ports. Four of the bolts broke off. I am scared that we will have to pull the engine and replace the heads to get them out. What do you suggest? Keith A – Even using the best…
Q – My 1979 Carrera make terrible crunching noises from the front suspension until I drive it a few miles and frankly I am embarrassed to drive it through the neighborhood. I was told that they were originally rubber and someone changed them to a white plastic then tightened them down to the point that…
Q – I changed the fan belt on my Carrera (1989). After I did it, I noticed a “jingling” sound in the engine near the fan. It wasn’t there before. What do you think? – Patrick A – That jingling noise was the small change you saved by doing it yourself. That sound will soon…
Q – My 1991 Carrera AC no longer blows cold air and I wonder about converting it to the newer R-134 Freon. I had it charged three years ago and it worked pretty good for a couple years What do you recommend? Mike A – Before you take that step, it should be diagnosed. One…
Q – My 2005 Carrera started running poorly on the freeway. I was cruising at about 80 when the car began running rough and the check engine light went on. When I got off on the next ramp it died and would not restart. I had it towed to the dealer and they charged $7,000…
Q – I have a 1989 Carrera and the leather seats are faded. The leather looks nice otherwise. I have been told that dyeing is an option but that it’s not something that I should try on my own. I priced out a set of hides for simply recovering them and Wow! Are they expensive! …
Q – I am interested in finding (and using as a daily driver) a late 70’s Porsche Carrera. Where is the best place to shop for a car, which version is the most reliable, and are there any pitfalls for a carbureted 911? Thank You. Tom A – First of all, join the Porsche club…
Q – I plan to take my 2002 Carrera to drivers school. I have heard that removing the catalytic convertors will really increase the power. I have also heard that removing them will also cause the “Check engine” light to stay on. I also wonder if the car will be too loud. What is your…
Q – My 92 Carrera 4 has developed a funny noise that intensifies the faster I go. It does not seem to change in intensity in any particular gear or under load. I thought it was coming from the engine but now I am told that it is coming from the transaxle area. I had…
Q – I have a 2000 Carrera and the “check engine light” is on. When my car idles, the engine feels rough. When I rest my arm on the armrest, I can feel the engine vibrating and it wasn’t like that before. When it was scanned, the computer stored OXS sensing range codes for all…