Q – I have a 1986 Carrera Cabrio and it needs a new top. The top shop has offered me a 993 top which has the integrated rear window instead of the original zippered type. They offered me either top at the same price and I am thinking about it. I wondered what you thought…
Q: My Carrera 2 just had the clutch replaced and ever since then, there is a funny noise coming from the shifter when I am going very slowly and accelerate. It did not make that noise before the clutch and I am worried if there might be a problem with the transaxle or the clutch…
Q On my way to the Woodward Cruise my 1966 912 got stuck in two gears at the same time! My mechanic got it unstuck but I am worried that it might happen again. Why does this happen? Help! I don’t want to miss the party. – Eric A: How annoying, all dressed up and…
Q – After washing my 08 Cayman and letting it sit overnight, next morning, the brakes seem to be seized. I can break them loose by tapping the accelerator pedal but applying the brake pedal doesn’t help. Is this normal? Do the pads oxidize and bond to the rotors? My car has the manual shifter….
Q: My 356 wanders on the highway. It really is a chore to keep it in a straight line even though it has been fully restored and aligned. My mechanic says everything feels tight but I have to wonder why it feels so loose. – Guido A: The most common problems that I have seen…
Q: My 944 steering feels loose. I have replaced the tie rods, control arms, struts, and stabilizer links but I am still getting a rattle. What did I miss? — Mark A: My guess is the steering universal shaft. The shaft connects the steering column to the steering rack and I frequently find them detectably…
Q: I tried to replace the timing belt on my 944 and I am in a jam. I got everything apart except the top bolt on the camshaft. Not only is it very tight, the “star drive” socket has stripped the head of the bolt and it is down in a hole. I can’t get…
Q: On my 85 Carrera the dome light works erratically on the driver’s door and not at all from the passenger’s door. Sometimes they work and sometimes not. If I operate it manually, it lights up. Any idea why? I notice that the rubber boots that cover the switches don’t look too good either. —…
Q: The door on my Carrera, wouldn’t stay open as it used to so I had the latch bar replaced. Now when I open the door, I hear a snapping sound from the latch bar. Of course it stays open…but. – Jim A: I may have some horrible news for you. First make sure that…
Q – I want my 08 Cayman to corner like it is on rails but when I really push it, it plows and under steers. I would also like it to be easy on tires in between track sessions. I already had the camber adjusted to maximum on the front. What alignment do you recommend…