Porsche 911
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Q: can I have the pushrods on my porsche 911 targa 1987 repaired?
I have a 911 porsche targa (1987 model) apparently the push rods are bent. Can I have them repaired or replaced without replacing the crank or any other major part?
A: Since there are no pushrods on your engine, it is more likely that you have bent the piston rods.
This will require a complete dis-assembly of your engine to replace the piston rods (which connect the crankshaft to the pistons) and will include removal of the crankshaft. The crankshaft can likely be reused if it has not been damaged, but you are looking at an entire engine rebuild.
Q: Why do all Porsche 911’s look almost exactly the same?
Porsche must have the laziest designers in the world because the first 911 looks a lot like the one right now. From the beginning they have kept pretty much the same shape. Just go on Wikipedia and you will see that the cars didn’t change much as time went on. Does anyone know what Porsche is doing there?
A: Well… let’s see, a more valid question to start with might be: “why do all cars look almost exactly the same?”
I know, you’re probably thinking “they don’t!” But really, unless you start to pay attention to the smaller details they do. A second generation Corvette has the exact same number of wheels, with one located roughly at each corner of the vehicle… just as a ‘78 El Dorado does. They look pretty much exactly the same right? An original Ford Thunderbird has one door/entry way on each side of the car, with hoods on the front and back… exactly the same as the Porsche 911 or an ‘82 BMW 320i… all pretty much the same again.
Of course if you happen to look at the smaller details, you will probably find many differences in all of the above. And the same holds true if you compare different generations of 911 models (or in some case different years or even just different options within the same generation). If you cannot tell the difference between a 1964 911, a 1970 911ST a 1973 911RS, a 1988 911 Turbo Cabriolet, and a 2008 Carrera GT3RSR, then you simply do not have much of an eye for detail… nor originiality since you’ve decided to pretty much parrot Jeremy Clarkson’s “laziest designers in the world bit.”
The basic shape remains the same, which can also be said of many cars – this is because basic shapes are often dictated by specific design choices, which quite often remain consistent.
Q: Can you fit Porsche 911 headlights on a Porsche boxster?
I ended up buying a boxster completely different from what i was planning (300zx, rx7, rx8, mustang, rsx, 3 series, 350z, wrx) and i love the car.
What i do not find so attractive are my headlights! i love the 2001 911 GT2 headlights and was wondering if it was possible to fit those on my boxster?
If not 911 headlights then what other headlights are available?
A: The 911 headlights are completely different from the Boxster’s. There aren’t any aftermarket headlights for the Boxster that I believe are better than the original. What I would do is restore the front headlights (because Boxster headlights are especially prone to fogging up) and you may find that it looks a lot better.
Q: How much is a 1984 Porsche 911 turbo worth?
All original. 45,000 miles. Just looking for a ballpark range.
A: Value will really depend alot of details you haven’t provided – mainly the location of the car/where you are selling it, and the condition.
From the information provided: all original is a major plus, and the low mileage should get a premium on the price (at least for someone seeking a collectable or planning to seldomly drive the car… for a car that will be driven the low mileage can actually be a negitive: the cars were designed to be driven, and as such cars that sit mostly unused or used but not enough to get up to temperature will often have excess water build up in the oil and seals and other parts that rely on regular use for lubrication becoming dried out… the end result are parts that will fail once put under the stress of even moderate use).
The unknowns… key is the location. If this is in the US, then the main issue is there was no 911 Turbo/930 model in the US in 1984. This would then be a grey market car. If the converstion is well documented and correctly done, the car will be worth very close to US models – and given the right buyer could even command a small premium (for someone looking for a Euro model)… but without documentation on the work done or any indication that it might be sub par, the car could have major registation and insurance and be a potential money pit to resolve. Even if your location makes it unlikely to present such issues, the car’s value will still suffer (obviously not an issue if you are outside the US and selling the car in whatever locale it was originally sold).
Most of all is the condition! Assuming it’s rust free and the engine looks good on leak-down and compression, and the exterior and interior are in good cosmetic condition, these can be very desirable cars. Color will also have some impact on value (silver with black interior seems to be the most desirable option, though Guard’s Red and Black are also popular colors for 930s).
All of that considered, a median price for a good conidtion, all original ‘86 930 would likely be mid-$20k range. Prices on these cars are definitely in flux at the moment in response to the current economy… as such you will see similar cars that will demand $30k or more or even under $20k for very similar cars. All original and in excellent condition would be more in the $30-40k range. I mention the ‘86 as this is the first year for the US 911 Carrera (the old ‘79 930 will generally command higher costs than the 80s Turbos).
Q: Please give basics on replacing the inside metal frame that holds hand roll up windows on a 1974 Porsche 911?
Can the old frames be welded? Is it easier to buy replacement doors and repaint them?
A: I is easier to change out the frame and they are not welded
1. Remove window crank
2. Remove armrest
3. Remove Door panel
4. Remove window and mechanism
5. Remove window
6. Remove outer trim and top of door shell
7. Remove window frame.
Q: where is the outside trunk release for 2006 porsche 911 carerra S Coupe?
I accidently left the key inside the trunk and the doors are locked! i know there is a outside trunk release somewhere under the bumper on the passenger side! but where is it? is it a wire or what? please help me on this! PLEASE
where is the Emergency Trunk Release on 2006 porsche 911 carerra S Coupe?
A: If you peel back the lower plastic liner at the front of the front left wheel well, you should find a small cable extending from what would be next to the trunk – this is the release.
On the earlier 996 models (and early Boxsters too) you could access this by popping out the front left headlight, though I do not think that still works on the 997 models.
Q: How much does it cost to get a porsche 911 carrera Gt Turbo Engine?
A: Just go to this website.
Q: How long does it take to build a Porsche 911.?
A: Final assembly of a car takes about 1 day (modern assembly lines take 20-40 hours, and Porsche is most likely 30+ hours), but that is assuming you are starting with a fully painted body, completed engine, etc. Assembly of all completed parts would likely take 2-3 weeks.
Also in regards to the previous answer, to gauge reported numbers that come off the assembly line does not give a good gauge since it doesn’t say when those cars went on the assembly line (if you put seven cars an hour on the line every hour, and it took them 1 year to reach the end of the assembly process, they would still come off the assembly line at a rate of 7 cars/hour, even though assembly took one year)!
Q: Is it possible to buy the spectacular Porsche 911 Carrera GT?
This has to be the ultimate sex-on-wheels that ever was created by mankind. I look at it as the ultimate symbol of achieving the actualization of who I want to be. This car is in very limited production, and if I can ever afford the $450,000 price tag, I wonder if any would even be available to purchase?
A: The Carrera GT is NOT a 911. It has a V-10, not a boxer six, it’s a totally different car.
Q: How did the porsche 911 get it’s name from?
What does the 911 imply?
A: Porsche often uses project numbers as model names. The original project 901 (later changed to 911 avoid a conflict with Peugeot) in 1964 became known as the 911. Succeeding generations kept the 911 model name, but their real model names kept incrementing to match their respect project names. The current 911 Carrera is the model 997.
Q: Seriously, Can you install in the doors of a 1988 porsche 911 coupe a strengthend aluminum side impact beam?
Can you open up the door and actually just get a place or do it yur self and weld or bolt a aluminum side impact beam or bar into the doors. i am serious, i actually love the design of this year of the 911 but i would be scared to drive this and be worried that if i were hit i would get hurt very badly. i would probly do this to the doors because of this year the doors are very weak and if a car or truck comes by and hits my side then the car will just collaps in. i would also but a roll cage into the porsche too. if i can’t do this to the doors. also can you and a flat bar of steel right before the foot well to theres lots of protect in a frontal accident and can i also add a steel flat bar but smaller between the engine and the backs of the rear sets. also this is just a fun question of this year of this porsche would yo.u rather have a coupe, cabriolet, or targa
A: Not knowing what year of one of the best cars in the world were talking about. Actually by 1980 Porsche had side impact steel tubing inside the door in the USA.Besides side impact has never been a problem with the iconic design of the Porsche 911. I used to tell my turbo owners if you can keep from wrecking this car the first year then you have done something! If you doubt me just pull the door panel and look inside about six or seven inches down from the belt line for the beam. US government mandated bumper height and the 1973 bumper standard caused lots of manufactures to rethink safety. Learning to drive the 911 is the best thing you can do sign up for a drivers school PCA clubs all over Have track time. Go out loose your fear about motoring around in a car that can drive circles around almost anything out there with stock tires and rims
Q: where can i get original rims for a 1970’s porsche 911?
i need original rims for a restoration of a 1970’s porsche 911. does anyone know a website for old porsche parts? (p.s djac70, i am a serious car collector and have many cars. I AM NOT A TROLL. i restore old cars as well as collecting them. i am just asking people on this website how and where i can get parts. i find it offensive that you are calling me a troll.)
A: Go to http://www.rennlist.com and check out the Classified ads. I’m sure you can find what you want, and probably at a lower price than what a specialty shop will charge. Of course, you’re likely to have to pay to ship it.
Q: Why does my 1971 Porsche 911 backfire on deceleration? What would help ?
Would it help to run it with an 87 octane gas ? (currently I run it with premium 93).
The air-cooled engine has its original Webber carb’s.
A: Pretty much all older 911s do this. hell, theyre famous for it. My 930 belches like mad when i let off the gas, and i have a friend with one that shoots 18+” flames out of his when on the track.
the crackling and popping is just classic porsche. And dont run it on 87.
Q: How much would insurance be for a Porsche 911 Carrera for a 25 year old in Florida?
A: For a 25/yr old your looking about $600-800/month
Q: How many passangers can the Porsche 911 4 cabriolet seat?
this most likely sounds dumb but i looked like on like 10 websites that gave me no answer . its either 2 or 4 couldnt tell
no stupid comments please
Thanks
A: 2 comfortably, 4 for a short distance.
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