[Porsche]
[911 Carrera]

my 1986 911 Carrera

Over the years I've been collecting a lot of info related to the Porsche 911. Lately, however, since I've been an owner of the 1986 911 Carrera, I've been focusing more on that particular year, and have found some valuable information that might be of particular use to other 911 owners.

General 911 Information

  • 911 F.A.Q. list
  • Carrera history
  • Buying a used 911
  • PCNA site

    911 tech tips

  • Engine removal checklist
  • Replacing intake manifold gaskets
  • Replacing the O2 sensor (84-89 Carrera)
  • Terry's 911 tech page
  • A/C information
  • Collection of tips from PorscheList
  • Car care
  • 911 heating system
  • Text collection of tips (mostly 84-89)

    Courtesy Pelican Parts:

  • Valve adjustment NEW
  • Distributor Timing NEW
  • Distributor Troubles NEW
  • 911 Shifting Improvements NEW
  • Easy Ignition Cut-off Switch NEW
  • In-dash Air-mixture Monitor NEW
  • Startup problems? NEW
  • Front Suspension Guide NEW
  • Polishing Alloy Wheels NEW
  • Steering Wheel removal NEW
  • Street Dyno NEW
  • All About Gasoline NEW

    Information sources for owners

  • RennList mailing list
  • Porsche Club of America
  • PCA Potomac Region 911 chat forum

    Parts, rebuilds

  • dcAutomotive
  • Automotion
  • Autobile Atlanta
  • Pelican Parts
  • Platz Mall
  • CMW Racing
  • Motor Meister, Inc.
  • Yahoo's listing for Porsche parts


    I've had a lot of people e-mail me asking for advice on books to buy for a new 911 owner who wants to perform their own maintenance and repair. Well, I'm also a new 911 owner, who is slowly trying to learn repair, so I can at least recommend the books I have purchased:
  • 911 Performance Handbook, by Bruce Anderson ($22.00)
  • 911 Parts Catalogue, 1974-1989, Porsche AG ($9.95)
  • Haynes Service Manual, 911 (65-89) ($19.98)
  • Up-Fixin' der Porsche Vol. VII, PCA ($18.00)