Wind Buffeting – What is it? How Can I Alleviate it?
Have you ever heard the term “wind buffeting” and wondered what the heck it is? No, it’s not a new buffet restaurant at an Oregon Coast casino. You’ve most likely […]
Category: Tech Stop
What the Heck is a PPI (Pre-Purchase Inspection)?
I’ve been hearing a lot of questions between members at ORPCA events, socials, auto-x, etc, about what to look for in this Porsche or that Porsche. Some have asked if […]
Oil Analysis; Another Diagnostic Tool
Most of us try to take care of our Porsche’s in ways that exceed required maintenance and recommended service. If we are not DIY mechanics, we take our cars to […]
Part 3 – Hibernating Your Porsche
If you’re going to be putting away your beloved Porsche for the winter weather, here are some areas to think about in regard to vehicle hibernation: #1 Fluids Ideally, it’d […]
Part 2 Winter Tech: Tires and Traction
Severe weather makes driving treacherous. Snow, ice, freezing rain, fog and even the winter sun can all conspire to make winter driving even more difficult and dangerous. With a little […]
Part 1 Winter Tech: Tires
As we head towards winter, we all need to be thinking about preparing our Porsche’s for either winter driving or hibernation (that is, unless you’re taking it with you to […]
Radiator Fans: Are You Boarding Porsche Airlines?
In this hot summer weather, have you been hearing a jet engine sound from the front of your watercooled Porsche? Does the sound continue even after you have shut the […]
What is That Debris in my 986/996 Oil Filter?
Do you own a ’97-04 Boxster (986 chassis) or a ’99-04 911 (996 chassis)? Do you or your mechanic cut open your oil filter during oil changes, and spread the […]
Paint Recovery and Detailing Skills – Hands-On!
Written by Peg Ryan based on Jim Hill’s outline – Pictures by Harold Klein – PDF version of this Article This is an outline of the detailing process that Jim […]
The Infamous IMS Saga
THE INFAMOUS INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (IMS) SAGA *Information compiled from LN Engineering* IMS 101 Full Article in PDF The purpose of the intermediate shaft is to drive the camshafts indirectly off […]
