The 1974-1989 air-cooled Porsche 911 has big chunky rubber impact bumpers hanging off the rearmost part of the car. For weight reduction and aesthetic reasons, many of these impact bumpers were...
On top of all that is already happening inside an engine, there needs to be a constant vacuum source. For naturally aspirated cars, vacuum isn't hard to come by as they produce their own at all times. Turbocharged engines, on the other hand, can use all of the help they can get. The boost...
Chances are your air-cooled Porsche 911 has less-than-optimal windshield washer and wiper functionality simply due to old age. Service both of these and improve your forward visibility in less than an hour. Improve the view out of your windshield by replacing your windshield washer nozzles and...
Porsche has always been known for equipping their cars with great brakes. From the earliest 911s and 944s to the latest and greatest Cayenne, Panamera, Macan, Cayman, or Boxster, Porsche is synonymous with strong stopping power. The first-generation 9PA Porsche 955 and 957 Cayenne models are no...
If you are constantly chasing electrical gremlins on your air-cooled Porsche 911, it may be time to replace the fuse blocks. The air-cooled Porsche 911 has the very old school bullet or torpedo style fuses that have been used on Porsches since the 356. Old age, corrosion, or loose terminals...
As a driver, the interior of your car is arguably one of the most important components. The exterior design, the badge, none of that really matters quite as much when you’re behind the wheel. The first-generation Porsche Cayenne is a capable machine both on and off road, and with plenty of...
If you are having issues with the high beams on your air-cooled Porsche every time you use the turn signals, its probably time to replace the turn signal switch and stalk. A very common issue with the air-cooled Porsche 911 is that the turn signal switch, which also controls the high beams,...
It's no secret that the world of German automobiles offers a plethora of entertaining options for any type of enthusiast. While newer variants and models may command a hefty price tag and have higher operating costs, these are five stout German cars that provide cheap thrills at $5,000 or...
The Porsche Cayenne is a do-it-all family-hauler for people who despise drab SUVs. It’s also the Porsche for those who need more room than a 911 or Boxster can provide—no matter what anyone says, it is a real Porsche. And as with most cars built by the German marque, it has the potential to last...
Despite what your local dealership might have you believe, performing maintenance on your Porsche Cayenne is nothing to be afraid of. Ordinary repairs can be performed in a cinch, especially when you have the proper parts and tools. One example is replacing your car’s brake pads and rotors, which...