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Prep before starting a 1.7L after years of storage
01.16.2021
914 | Fuel Injection & Carbs
1971 914 20 000 Engine Fuel Injection & Carbs Dallas Texas Looking for expert advice on what to check/change/adjust on a 1.7 liter fuel injected motor before we start it for the first time. My...
What are the best summer tires for 15 inch rims currently made.
01.02.2021
911 (1965 – 1973) | 'Wheels and Tires'
1971 911S 100 000 'Wheels and Tires' Key west Florida I'm the new owner of a 1971S with flared rear fenders.  It is using 7x15 in the front and 8x15 in the rear.  The tire options...
1971 911T, Weber 40IDA carbs. 911 sat for five years.Replaced gas tank and sender and all hoses. Fuel pump checked out ok. Rebuilt both Weber 40IDA carbs.(Zeniths were replaced sometime prior to 2001. All this work was done by a reputable Porsche repairi
10.30.2020
911 (1965 – 1973) | Fuel System
1971 911T Targa 80 000 Fuel System TUCSON Arizona 911 sat for five years.Replaced gas tank and sender and all hoses. Fuel pump checked out ok. Rebuilt both Weber 40IDA carbs.(Zeniths were replaced...
901/01 transmission gasket leak
08.24.2020
911 (1965 – 1973) | Transmission
1971 911T 125 000 Transmission MIDLAND Texas Hello Ed, Your old compatriate rebuilt my transmission, and it is leaking at the gasket between the Intermediate plate and transmission cover.  There is...
Certificate of Authentication changed, what will I receive?
08.17.2020
911 (1965 – 1973) | Other
1971 911T Other Easton Pennsylvania I understand that the COA has changed and engine number is no longer included. So what will be included on the COA? Select rating Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it...
Which is the correct tire jack?
08.16.2020
911 (1965 – 1973) | Other
1971 911T Targa 85 000 Other Cleburne Texas My '71 911T Targa came with 2 tire jacks. Can someone please tell me which one is the correct jack that came with the car? I am hopeful that it'...
Flickering of dash and weird reactions...
08.01.2020
911 (1965 – 1973) | Electrical
1971 911T Targa 31 423 Electrical Chicago Illinois When turning on the ignition the rpm gauge signal indicators start flickering with a weird noise.  https://share.icloud.com/photos/0-...
I am considering purchasing a 1971 911. How do I research the history of the car and potentially pursue a COA?
07.26.2020
911 (1965 – 1973) | Body
1971 911E 55 000 Body Prior Lake Minnesota I have found what I think is an excellent example of a 911 longhood.  The car is currently yellow, but the seller informs me it was originally signal...
Chain housing pulled stud
07.23.2020
911 (1965 – 1973) | Engine
1971 911T 125 000 Engine Midland Texas Ed, The 8mm stud for the chain tensioner pulled out of the left chain housing.  I'm considering alternatiaves: drill and tap the base to use a 10mm to 8mm...
1971 911T Targa 2.2 with Alternator Issue
06.01.2020
911 (1965 – 1973) | Electrical
1971 911T Targa 35 000 Electrical Burlingame California I have a 1971 911T Targa 2.2 with Alternator Issue.   Alternator light goes out after engine is started but gets very slightly brighter as the...

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