A common failure point in the Porsche 911 lighting system is the dash headlight switch itself. This DIY will show you how to diagnose the problem and replace the switch if that's your issue. The...
The technology is simpler than you might think. And that's what makes Bilstein shock absorbers so great. The only job of a shock absorber is to dampen the up and down motion of the vehicle they're attached to. The goal is ride comfortAnd even though the task itself is simple, the technology...
The classic air-cooled Porsche 911 has very outdated lighting by modern standards. Instead of driving around in the dark, increase the nighttime visibility and add a whole new level of safety to this classic Porsche.The US-spec air-cooled Porsche 911 came from the factory with very poor lighting...
Ah yes, The Poor Man's Porsche. A phrase uttered by automotive journalists, writers, bloggers, reviewers, and probably anyone who has ever written or spoken a word about cars for decades, all in the attempt to show just how great that 'fill-in-the' blank' car really is. Porsche being a brand...
The classic air-cooled 911 shifter linkage requires precise adjustment to ensure the best performance possible. You can maintain that adjustment by replacing your torn shift coupler boots. Your air-cooled Porsche 911 shift mechanism needs to be clean and well-lubed to make shifting accurate and...
If you are tuning your CIS K-Jetronic-equipped Porsche 911, you will likely need to replace your old rubber intake boot to eliminate troublesome vacuum leaks. This is a quick procedure that will make your fuel system more robust. Starting in 1973, the air-cooled Porsche 911 was equipped with...
The 996 might be the least-loved body style of Porsche 911, so the fact that this particular Carrera 2 traveled from Germany to the United States two times just to find its current home is a story in itself. Smog and alignment shop owner, Binh Tran, came from a background of road racing and...
If you are chasing emissions issues on your Porsche 911, you may find yourself needing to replace the oxygen sensor. This guide covers how to replace it quickly and easily. The 1980-1989 air-cooled Porsche 911 has a single oxygen sensor mounted upstream of the catalytic converter on the left...
When wheel design engineer, Peter Tran, bought his 1995 Porsche 993 911 Carrera 2, he had an obvious goal in mind—to build a 911 he could drive on the street every single day, rain or shine. Many supercar owners refer to their Porsches as the most reliable European cars in their supercar...
The timing system on Audis, Volkswagens, and Porsches require special tools to work on them. We've assembled a kit with all of the tools you will need, whether you're replacing your timing chain or timing chain tensioner. Audi, VW, & Porsche timing chain replacement symptoms It's...