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02.26.2021
911 (1978 – 1983) | Engine
1983 911 SC Cabriolet Engine Miami Florida Hello, I have a 1983 SC. What product can I use to re-seat/seal the pop up valve? Also the inside surface of the box seems to have "peeled"...
02.16.2021
911 (1978 – 1983) | Other
1983 911 SC 110 000 Other Arlington Virginia Sunroof will not open, although motor operates. Select rating Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it 3/5 Give it 4/5 Give it 5/5 No votes yet
01.08.2021
944 (1983-1985) | Fuel System
1983 944 47 000 Fuel System Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania Hello- I noticed/smelled a very slight fuel leak just above the right rear CV. Currently dripping one drop at a time very slight. Coming...
01.05.2021
944 (1983-1985) | Other
1983 944 Other Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Hi- I am wondering if my 83' 944 Euro is supposed to have a windshield cowl and/or am I missing this piece? I recently noticed that you can see straight...
11.02.2020
911 (1978 – 1983) | Electrical
1983 911 SC Electrical Silver Spring Maryland The tach needle periodically "floats up" above what should be the true reading at startup and under normal driving conditions. Appears to...
09.28.2020
911 (1978 – 1983) | Body
1983 911 SC Body Hendersonville Tennessee Anyone have a recommendation for an auto painter in the Nashville area? Select rating Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it 3/5 Give it 4/5 Give it 5/5 No votes...
09.05.2020
911 (1978 – 1983) | Transmission
1983 911 SC 98 000 Transmission Cheraw South Carolina SHOP HAS REPLACED SEAL WITH NEW OEM SEAL. IT IS STILL LEAKING OIL. ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR A SOLUTION? Select rating Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it...
04.15.2020
944 (1983-1985) | Electrical
1983 944 Electrical Hockessin Delaware I'm an auto-tech teacher and one of my former students has an 83 944 that isn't getting spark. I was hoping someone here could help him figure out...
03.15.2020
911 (1978 – 1983) | Engine
1983 911 SC Targa 170 000 Engine Winnipeg Manitoba Newbee Question: I'm about to do my first oil change on my 83 911SC. Can I only jack (or use wheel ramps) the rear end to do a proper oil...
03.02.2020
911 (1978 – 1983) | Engine
1983 911 SC Engine Hendersonville Tennessee I have a bit of a problem. I had a mechanic helping me replace the head studs. I have the new head studs installed but that is as far as we got. I can...
