Q – I haven’t done much to my 91 Carrera Cabrio for a couple years, and this spring, it is really showing it’s age. The rear window is cloudy and I think I might want it replaced. The top only releases from the top edge of the windshield, but it won’t go down; and neither…
Q – What does the intermediate shaft do and where is it? A – The IMS is located in the lower section of the engine block, below the crankshaft and it is driven by the crankshaft. It is connected to the cylinder heads via the timing chains and it also drives the oil pump on…
Hi MC, You test drove my 2002 Carrera when I first bought it and I was concerned about the clutch. You mentioned that although the clutch felt fine and did not slip, you detected some oil seepage at the flange between the engine and transaxle. You cautioned me about the possibility of a seal failure…
Q – I have a 1987 Porsche 924S and there is a water leak into the car. Every time it rains the passengers side floor gets wet. I don’t think it is the windshield since it leaked prior to having the windshield replaced and it still leaks with the new windshield. Joe A – Under…
Q – I am thinking of buying another Porsche. I have owned a 930 turbo, a 993 Cabriolet, and after I sold the cab, I got a muscle car. It is just not the same. I am looking at a Cayman S at the local dealer and I wonder if I should be concerned based…
Q – On my 89 944 the hood shocks failed and I bought new ones but they are too long. I can’t get them on! Charlie A – Yes they are too long and tricky to install too. If you disconnect them and lift the hood high enough to get the new ones on, you…
Q – On my 85 Carrera, after a 10 to 20 mile trip, I get a vibration and high pitched noise from the chassis that is driving my crazy. If I push the brake pedal hard, the noise goes away for a fraction of a mile then it comes back. I was convinced that it…
MC – Last issue we were resurrecting a 944 that had been stored for 10 years. The clutch was the next system to consider. On an older 944 the clutch system is fairly simple. Unfortunately, it is located in the front of the car sandwiched between the engine and the central torque tube. This makes…
Q – Last month you gave me some great advice about how to get my 944 out of storage after ten years and now I wonder what else? Gino A – Clearly having a running engine is number one and now the next process is resurrecting the brakes. In many cases, the brake pedal will…
Q – When I start my 996 up in the morning I hear a sloshing noise in the right side of the car near the back seat. It sounds odd and passengers have commented about it. What is it? Terry A – That gurgling that you hear is the oil in the tank getting heated…