How To Remove The Engine And Gearbox On A Classic Air-Cooled Porsche 911

If it's time to replace the brake booster on your Volvo P3, the signs and symptoms are fairly apparent. If your brake pedal is extremely hard while having little to no stopping ability, that's a good sign your brake booster is on its way out.  One of the first things to do if you feel your brake...

Your air-cooled Porsche 911 has a tried-and-true distributor driven spark ignition system that is very likely overdue for service. Refresh your ignition components for an easy fix to misfires, idling, and a poor-running engine. The first step in a complete ignition tune up is replacing the...

Are you getting ready for your next track day, spirited mountain drive, or are your brake pads just worn out? By replacing your brake pads you can regain the optimal braking performance that your car once had.  One of the most clever design features of your air-cooled Porsche 964 911 is that the...

If your engine stalls or has trouble idling when you remove the oil cap to check your oil level, one of the easiest parts to check, and the first you should start with is the oil breather restrictor. Your air-cooled Porsche 911 has a dry sump oil system which requires that you check the oil...

Older Porsches, specifically the air-cooled models before 1989, have a plastic accelerator pedal that tends to fail in a surprising (and frightening) way. By replacing your old accelerator pedal preemptively, you can prevent these issues from ruining your next spirited drive.  Your air-cooled...

Originally touted as the “maintenance free” transmission by Mercedes, the 5-speed automatic that began appearing in the late 1990s was an excellent and versatile gearbox. The “maintenance free” title of this transmission was really a misnomer as the manufacturer eventually recommended servicing...

Many air-cooled Porsche 911s have hard oil lines that have been crushed as a result of being jacked or lifted improperly. If this has happened to your car, this guide will help you replace your damaged oil lines and restore maximum oil flow to your front oil cooler. Your 1974-1989 air-cooled...

Are you finding oil drips underneath your car every time you park? By replacing your rear oil lines, you eliminate one of the most common sources of oil leaks on your air-cooled Porsche.Your air-cooled Porsche 911 has a built-in oil cooler bolted to the engine case under the fan shroud. As engine...

Press-in bearings can be an absolute pain to deal with, but it doesn't have to be if you have the right tools. In this guide, I show you how to deal with pressed-in wheel bearings and hubs on my BMW using the CTA Wheel Hub and Bearing Removal/Installation Tool. Press-in wheel bearings and wheel...