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05.30.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Engine
1984 911 Carrera Engine Huntington Beach California When the car sits overnight in the garage after driving, it takes several attempts cranking the engine to get it to fire. It will fire then stall...
04.06.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Other
1984 911 Carrera 70 005 Other Morristown New Jersey I want to do some touchup on my oil tank and I was wondering of the paint is flat black laquer or enamel. I'm assuming Wurth is the paint...
01.27.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Electrical and Electronic
1984 911 Carrera Targa 128 500 Electrical and Electronic PRESCOTT VALLEY Arizona Our cruise control works but the speed slowly drops. Whats the fix? 0 No votes yet
01.24.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Suspension and Steering
1984 911 Carrera 30 000 Suspension and Steering Benicia California This car is a European model that has been federalized. The steering wheel has no play when it is turned, but it moves vertically...
01.11.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Electrical and Electronic
1984 911 Carrera Targa 128 500 Electrical and Electronic PRESCOTT VALLEY Arizona Tach is intermitant. Do I pry it out like clock or speedo? 0 No votes yet
05.12.2019
911 (1984- 1989) | Other
1984 911 Carrera Targa 117 000 Other Allentown Pennsylvania I’d appreciate as much info as possible about this Ruby Red Metallic 1984 Targa with 117,000. Would like to understand factory options (...
05.06.2019
911 (1984- 1989) | Other
1984 911 Carrera 90 000 Other Aiken South Carolina I have a 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera, 90000 miles on the car driven only 500 miles per year, the car drives perfectly from 0 to 3000 RPM, after 3000...
04.19.2019
911 (1984- 1989) | Fuel System
1984 911 Carrera Targa 82 000 Fuel System Discovery Bay California HELP! My 84 Targa Carrera has always run super reliably, but for the past few years I haven't driven it very often. I try to...
04.15.2019
911 (1984- 1989) | Engine
1984 911 Carrera 100 Engine Pittsfield Massachusetts Hello, I have recently rebuilt my 3.2 in my `84 carrera. Upon initial start up oil pressure is fine, as the oil temp comes up the pressure...
12.28.2018
911 (1984- 1989) | Body and Interior
1984 911 Carrera Targa Body and Interior Plano Texas I'm having issues with the drivers door lock on a 1984 911. The inside "round" door lock handle is jammed. I beleive the issue...