Can a Porsche 911 be used as a daily driver?
Porsche 911s are often garage queens and not driven as much as many other cars – rarely are they daily drivers. During any down period the car will continue to use some battery power – in Porsche’s case, usually more than would be expected from similar vehicles.
How can I tell if my Porsche 911 has a problem?
An early telltale sign can often be one exhaust tailpipe being more sooty black than the other. The sound of this problem is not a tick like a bad lifter, it’s more a rhythmic knock and usually shows up first on the passenger bank of the flat 6 engines.
Why does my Porsche 911 make a knocking noise?
The M96 and M97 engines are famed for cylinder scoring – deep gauges in the cylinder liner, usually associated with a knocking noise and eventually catastrophic engine failure. The root cause of this issue is open to discussion, however, wear in the piston rings and liners causes the piston to wobble.
What causes the piston to wobble on a Porsche 911?
The root cause of this issue is open to discussion, however, wear in the piston rings and liners causes the piston to wobble. The wobble occurs at the bottom of the stroke and results in the piston skirt dragging against the cylinder wall thereby scoring the liner.
How to replace the regulator on a Porsche Carrera?
The first step in replacing either the regulator or the power window motor is to remove the door panel (see Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Door Panel Removal ). Make sure that you eliminate the power window switch as a potential problem before you start tearing into your door.
What should the voltage be on a Porsche 911 alternator?
The next item to check is the voltage at the battery. This should read a little more than 12 volts with the engine off. When the car is running, the voltage should read at in the range of 13.5 to 14.5 volts with the engine at 2000 rpm.
How to replace window regulator on Porsche 997?
The 997 have an inner panel so you will have to watch the actual window. With your fingers clearly out of the way, roll down the window until it’s about 75 percent of the way down. Observe what is happening–the goal here is to figure out if the motor or the regulator needs replacing.
How to replace the window switch on a Porsche Carrera?
To remove or replace the window switches you will need to remove the door panel. (see Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Door Panel Removal ). Once the panel is off, you can remove the window switch by first disconnecting the wiring. Squeeze the tap (red arrow) and pull straight back.