Q: I have a strange problem with my 1986 Carrera. After I turn a corner, I notice that my brake pedal drops very low. This is very disconcerting. As soon as I straighten the wheel and apply the brakes, the pedal feels normal again. I have flushed the brake fluid and taken it all apart…
Q: My 1986 930 Turbo has an oil pipe which supplies oil to the turbo and it has started seeping. It looks like a bear to replace it and it is beyond my mechanical limits. What you recommend? – Jeff A: Well the purist would say, replace it, “it’s a Porsche”. I would tend to…
Q: After 89k miles, my 1991 Carrera is feeling a bit arthritic and loose over bumps. I am considering Bilstein coilover struts. I also want to lower it about an inch and a half but I am afraid that the ride might be rough. What do you think? – Fred A: I like that combo….
Q On my 1992 Carrera, the sun visors are very stiff. I am afraid they are going to break unless I use both hands. How do you oil them? – Greg A: If you have to use both hands, you will definitely going to break them and it’s not wise to oil them. Porsche provided…
Q – You could say that I am vertically challenged but I can’t grow longer legs so I need your help. When I am at driver’s education, my left leg barely reaches the dead pedal and as a result, I get a cramp in it. Have you heard of a good solution short of lifts? …
Q – I have a 98 Boxster and it has an interior rattle that annoys me. I tracked it down to the screen that fits behind the seat in the hoop of the roll bar. Got a hot tip before I Gorilla glue it? Ed Sure Ed, get some Velcro and remove the screen. You…
Q — What can I do to get better sound out of the stereo on my 89 Turbo Cabriolet? I will not cut or modify the car so if you suggest this, FORGET ABOUT IT! Marc I respect that Marc, I would not endorse cutting either but there are options. Although there are many excellent…
Q — I own one of the “entry level Porsches”; a late 80’s Carrera. Generally the carpet is in pretty good shape but some of it is a little tattered (near the clutch pedal), it is getting a bit droopy (under the pedals), the backing has gotten a little rotted (on the floor), and it’s…
Q — I recently had occasion to replace the starter on my Carrera 4 and while I was under there (OK, I admit, I wasn’t under there but my technician showed me) I noticed the red heater hoses were shredding. When I found out how much they cost, I about passed out. Is there an…
Q – When I start my 1990 Carrera up in the morning, it clatters like someone has poured marbles in a blender. It scares the heck out of me but the noise goes away after just a few seconds. It only happens when the car has been sitting for a long time. I am afraid…