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Forum: 964 Forum
08-23-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By Richard Curtis

Replace shifter bushings. Inexpensive fix if you...

Replace shifter bushings. Inexpensive fix if you DIY, but not much either if you pay a mechanic to do it.
Forum: 964 Forum
04-19-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,332
Posted By Richard Curtis

by coincidence, i just read a Excellence piece on...

by coincidence, i just read a Excellence piece on 964s and it mentioned "severe vibrations" occuring around 40-45 mph could be caused by bad front control arm bushings.
Forum: 964 Forum
08-09-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,785
Posted By Richard Curtis

Several years ago, I had a very annoying ABS...

Several years ago, I had a very annoying ABS light that would flash on briefly, then go off. I could sometimes go days and days without it recurring. Finally, removing and cleaning all the skuz from...
Forum: 964 Forum
06-04-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,364
Posted By Richard Curtis

Go to nearest bookstore -- if you can even fine...

Go to nearest bookstore -- if you can even fine one -- and buy the most recent copy of "Excellence" magazine (it's all about Porsches). This issue has a Buyer's Guide to the 964 and 993 (the...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-09-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By Richard Curtis

Might be fair to say that we've all had this...

Might be fair to say that we've all had this problem. There could be any number of current-drain culprits: glove compartment light? Frunk light? Engine compartment light? Stuck door switches? You...
Forum: 964 Forum
04-14-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,050
Posted By Richard Curtis

This is a long shot but ... how old is your...

This is a long shot but ... how old is your battery? Is it putting out 13.8 volts or better at a steady 2,000 rpm? I've read and heard that a weak battery can contribute to strange running problems.
Forum: 964 Forum
02-15-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,591
Posted By Richard Curtis

In my experience, this is usually a badly worn...

In my experience, this is usually a badly worn clutch. This is from 50 years experience from Corvairs, 442s, et al. Try this to verify: With the engine running put it into second gear first, then...
Forum: 964 Forum
02-11-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,132
Posted By Richard Curtis

If you do see a spark, the spark should be BLUE....

If you do see a spark, the spark should be BLUE. If red, yellow or orange, the coil is bad.
Forum: 964 Forum
12-16-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,807
Posted By Richard Curtis

My '93 C2 coupe is ...0497

My '93 C2 coupe is ...0497
Forum: 964 Forum
11-21-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 961
Posted By Richard Curtis

Because the car was running before you fiddled...

Because the car was running before you fiddled with the distributor, I would guess that you did something wrong (no offense). If you don't have one already, Adrian Streather has written a fairly...
Forum: 964 Forum
10-12-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,336
Posted By Richard Curtis

Also worth checking: -- Glove box light stays...

Also worth checking:
-- Glove box light stays on
-- window switch stuck in the up position
Forum: 964 Forum
08-25-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,410
Posted By Richard Curtis

Check that the coils are producing a strong...

Check that the coils are producing a strong enough spark, which you can do by merely observing the color of the spark at the plug. Should be bright blue. If any other color -- yellow, red, orange,...
Forum: 964 Forum
01-15-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,394
Posted By Richard Curtis

Bilstein HDs for me, too. The rear bottom bolts...

Bilstein HDs for me, too. The rear bottom bolts were VERY tough to get off (I think they had been red Loctited), but otherwise a straightforward DIY. I did not need a spring compressor, and I didn't...
Forum: 964 Forum
12-19-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,721
Posted By Richard Curtis

Welcome from yet another Horizon Blue Metallic.

Welcome from yet another Horizon Blue Metallic.
Forum: 964 Forum
12-08-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By Richard Curtis

What DrMitch ^ said. My interior has 76,000 miles...

What DrMitch ^ said. My interior has 76,000 miles and is like new.
Forum: 964 Forum
10-31-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,792
Posted By Richard Curtis

I've owned mine for 10 years already (75,000...

I've owned mine for 10 years already (75,000 miles) and have promised it to my grandson. He's six months old.
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
10-22-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,819
Posted By Richard Curtis

If it were a routine engine rebuild, but...

If it were a routine engine rebuild, but especially if the bottom end was done, the usual course of events (from my experience) would be that after the initial startup and 10 minutes of running at...
Forum: 964 Forum
09-25-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,599
Posted By Richard Curtis

StopLookGo: Always check the simple things first....

StopLookGo: Always check the simple things first. Before you do anything else, disconnect the battery cables and clean the connections, both the cable ends and the battery post, even if new. Also...
Forum: 964 Forum
08-05-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,834
Posted By Richard Curtis

LouZ: perfect explanation; exactly what I did...

LouZ: perfect explanation; exactly what I did wrong. Thanks for the description.
Forum: 964 Forum
08-05-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,834
Posted By Richard Curtis

When I first changed my belts 10 years ago, i was...

When I first changed my belts 10 years ago, i was getting smoke from the belts, as you described. Turns out, I had reinstalled the cone-shaped washer backwards. It made just enough difference to...
Forum: 964 Forum
07-27-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,515
Posted By Richard Curtis

All good advice but I wouldn't suggest trying to...

All good advice but I wouldn't suggest trying to drain oil via the drain plug. Instead, buy a simple turkey baster and suck it out the oil filler tube. I've learned that the oil level gauge is not...
Forum: 964 Forum
07-18-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,454
Posted By Richard Curtis

What was your other code? I've heard that...

What was your other code? I've heard that sometimes there's a problem with the seat-belt connection (where the seat belt snaps into) that will set a light.
Forum: 964 Forum
07-04-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By Richard Curtis

Beginning July 11, I'll be 45 miles from...

Beginning July 11, I'll be 45 miles from Columbia. PM me with details, etc., and I'll let you know if I can help.
Forum: 964 Forum
06-24-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,387
Posted By Richard Curtis

My mechanic reported that my pedal bushing/roll...

My mechanic reported that my pedal bushing/roll pin were fine. Try working the clutch pedal a LOT and see if that helps (50 strokes at a time). It seemed to do so on my car.
Forum: 964 Forum
06-24-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,387
Posted By Richard Curtis

I believe I remember this being covered in...

I believe I remember this being covered in another post recently (Search!!). My mechanic suggested that the condition most likely is related to cars being used lightly (mine is), and that rust builds...
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