Can a Porsche 911 be adjusted at home?
Adjusting your valves is one of the routine tasks that need to be performed on your 911 in order to keep it running. While most people pay big bucks to take their cars to their local shops, the valve adjustment procedure can be easily performed at home with a little patience, a few tools and the right information, which I hope to provide here.
What kind of transmission does a Porsche 911 have?
The 911 Carrera 3.0 was produced in both targa (1,125 examples produced) and coupé (2,566) versions. The Carrera 3.0 was available with manual gearbox (type 915) with 4 or 5 speeds as well as 3-speed automatic transmission (called the Sportomatic).
How much does a Porsche Carrera 3.0 weigh?
Weight increased marginally by 45 kg (99 lb) to 1,120 kg (2,470 lb). The 911 Carrera 3.0 was produced in both targa (1,125 examples produced) and coupé (2,566) versions. The Carrera 3.0 was available with manual gearbox (type 915) with 4 or 5 speeds as well as 3-speed automatic transmission (called the Sportomatic).
How to adjust the valve on a Porsche 911?
The first thing that you need to do is to prep the car for the adjustment. Raise the rear of the car off of the ground in order to gain access to the lower valve covers. I recommend using jack stands or drive-up ramps to support the car.
How to install chain tensioner on Porsche 911 Carrera?
Now, place the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC) by putting a wrench on the pulley nut and rotating until you line up the Z1 mark on the crankshaft pulley with the seam of the case. Remove the distributor cap, and make sure that the rotor is pointing to the small notch on the distributor housing.
Is the 991 Carrera a 4 wheel drive car?
Our choice is the first-generation 991 Carrera 4 GTS with manual transmission. This is going to be the last flat 6, normally aspirated engine, 4-wheel drive, manual transmission 911 Carrera you’ll ever going to see. It’s essentially the final hurrah to the 7 generations and 50 years of standard Carrera design.
Why is my Porsche 911 Carrera 991 overheating?
The 991 is commonly subject to a failure of one of the front duct mounted cooling fans. This is often due to a build up of debris that destroys the fans bearings and can cause engine overheating. Take a flash light and look closely to see whether the front air intakes are full of rotting leaves and debris when you inspect the 991.
Why did Porsche change the wheelbase of the Carrera T?
It gained 2.2 inches of length, while the wheelbase increased by 3.9 inches. These changes effectively moved the rear axle back three inches, which made the 911 a little less rear-engined than before. This was done to increase stability and comfort, and in concert with a two inch wider front track, produce a more neutral handling balance.