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1982 light blue metallic 911SC
coupe, black 993 interior. I am the 3rd owner. I purchased the car 3/21/04, did all the major tune up (articulated above... and more)
, then decided to pull the engine/trans for a full restoration. The
engine/trans restoration was completed at 106,500 miles in August 2004.
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The first owner purchased the car
new from Beverly Hills Porsche in 1982.
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The
second owner purchased it used from Beverly Hills Porsche, the same dealership (first owner
traded it in), in 1995 with 85k miles on the car.
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I purchased the car
on 3/21/04 with 105k miles on the car from the second owner.
I've
been in the process of a complete restoration. Below is a
chronology of my work to date:
Fully Rebuilt 3.0SC Engine August 2004
All records & maintenance history from day 1 including factory manuals,
warranty manual, took kit, spare, and more.
All mileage documented.
No oil leaks, no smoke hot/cold.
Unmolested car.
Replaced at 105k miles (April 2004)
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New factory braided spark plug wires
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New spark plugs
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New distributor cap
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New distributor rotor
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New fuel injectors
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Adjust valves with
new valve cover gaskets/hardware
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New Alpine stereo
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Installed A/D/S PQ10
amp in trunk under carpet
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Checked the frequency valve operation, checked/set and verified the a/f
ratios, and checked/set the ignition timing.
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New front/rear hood
shocks
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Replaced interior
light door jam contact switch rubber boots
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Installed OEM look
metal interior door release levers.
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Installed new OEM
heater red heater lever knobs
Replaced at 106k
miles (August 2004)
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Remove engine
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Remove top
end & cylinders
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Remove all 24 original
studs
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Replace all 24 studs
with new steel studs/barrel nuts
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Install new rings
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Pistons/cylinders
perfect condition... did not touch
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Rebuild all 6 heads
with new valve guides/valve seals/valve job
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Inspect cams -
perfect... did not touch
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Install new valve
spring set, install new valve spring retainers
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Install 2 new timing
chain tensioners
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Install all new
(4) timing chain guides
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Install (2) new timing
chains
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Install all new
exhaust manifold studs/nuts/washers (12 ea)
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Install all new
gaskets & seals throughout reassembly
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Install new oil
return tubes (4)
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Strip/repaint sheet
metal & air guides
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Open up transmission,
install new 1st & 2nd gear synchros
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Install new clutch
disk (1)
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Resurface flywheel /
new flywheel bolts
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Install new CV joint
gaskets with new grease packing
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Install new oil
return hose/clamps
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Convert A/C to R134A,
Evacuate & Charge (blows 39F on 85F ambient day!!!)
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Purchased used set of
factory Porsche Fuchs 7"/9" rims
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Redo steering wheel
leather to OEM specs
Replaced at 107k
miles (September 2004)
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New OEM Bosch Fuel
Pump
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Purchased new Falken
FK-451 (205/50/16 & 245/45/16) on Factory Porsche Fuchs 7"&9" rims... mounted and
installed.
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Installed 996 front
electric seats (the start of the interior conversion to black). Very
comfortable... much much firmer and supportive than the SC seats (which
were killing me :-) Let the interior conversion begin!
Serviced at 108k
miles (End September 2004)
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4 Wheel Alignment at
our Shop (set at factory specs)
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Installed Odyssey
PC680MJT Lightweight Battery / Aluminum Hold Down - 15.4lbs! (click
here for more info...) and new Taylor chassis ground strap.
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Purchased complete
black 1997 993 interior with premium sound door panels for installation
into the SC complete with updated 993 gauges. Will start the
interior renovation in October 2004.
Upgrades
October 2004 108k miles
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Purchased New PMO 40mm carb kit
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Pulled engine back
out.
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Remove CIS
Injection
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Replaced the
following:
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12 new rockers
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12 new rocker shafts
/ seals
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12 new elephants foot
adjusters and nuts
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2 new WebCam 20/21 cams
billets (not regrinds)
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New Genuine SSI Headers
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Custom 14lbs Stainless 2 in/2 out muffler
from Pelican Parts BBS Member MB911
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Sent Distributor out
for the following work:
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Complete Rebuild
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Remove and block off
vacuum advance
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Convert to full
mechanical advance
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Recurve advance to
PMO Recommended Specs
Upgrades December
2004 108k-109k miles
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Installed factory
Porsche front chin spoiler
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Installed factory
Porsche bra
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Installed factory
Porsche mirror bras
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Replaced silver 911SC
rear deck lid script with new same black script
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Replaced brake and
clutch pedal rubber
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Removed entire
interior
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Remove all glass
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Installed new factory
black, non-perforated 993 head liner
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Installed 993 black
sun visors
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Installed new tinted
windshield and new seal
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Reinstall quarter
glass and rear glass
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Installed new black A
& B pillar vinyl
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Installed 993 black
dash (upper & lower dash, and late large style side vent system)
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Cut out SC side
vents, installed 993 Side Vents, installed associated 993 center trim,
side vents, modified ducting to fit 993 side vents.
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Installed 993 black
rear premium sound package tray
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Installed 993 black
rear interior quarter panels
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Installed 993 black
rear seats/rear seat belts, installed custom bracket to facilitate usage
of push-button 993 back seat releases.
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Installed 993 black
premium sound door panels w/ custom Diamond 6.5" separates instead of
factory "junk" speakers.
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Re-covered factory
center console black to match interior (removed and will be installing a
modified 993 center console to fit the 993 dash)
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Installed new custom
genuine German carpet
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Installed new shifter
bushings (2)
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Installed new genuine
Porsche rear license plate frame
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Removed factory fog
lights
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Removed factory
windshield washer tank
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Dyno Tested at DC
MotorSports in Los Angeles
January 2005 - 109k
miles
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Lowered rear
suspension. Rubber bushings in good shape. Lube and replace.
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Lowered front
suspension. Simple adjustment lowering. Did not touch
bushings.
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Had corner balanced
and aligned.
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993 fuel/oil temp
gauge installation notes... 993 fuel gauge had to be converted using
SC/Carrera style windings. North Hollywood Speedometer did the
conversion. Done 1/10/2005.
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Taking in Speedometer
to North Hollywood Speedometer to have the odometer of the SC transferred
to the 993 gauge odometer on 1/12/2005.
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1/24/2005 - Ran the
car at Willow Springs International Raceway no a private track day.
Wow. The car is much faster than before. Ran great all day.
Handled excellent with the lower ride height, corner balance, and
alignment. Easily pulled away from a 3.2 Euro Carrera (chipped &
exhaust) even with a 275lbs passenger in the car as well as a factory
Porsche 964RS... the new 3 liter is strong for sure.
January 2005 - 109k
miles
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Factory Porsche 930S
steering wheel
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New Bilstein Sport
front strut inserts and Bilstein Sport rear shocks (car has original green
factory Bilstein strut housings)
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New Passenger door
seal (drivers perfect so no replace)
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New factory Porsche
rear view mirror
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Purchased black rear
quarter stone guards. Did not install. The don't seem to fit
properly. Will return and investigate.
February 2005 - 109k
miles
March 2005 - 110k
miles
November 2005 - 110k
miles
December 2005 - 111k
miles - 3.6L Engine Installation!
5/24/2007 - 118k
miles
06/23/2007 - 118k
miles
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Installed
new Hawk brake pads on the Boxter calipers front/rear
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Installed
new rear brake lines (took off recently installed stainless
braided lines and installed TRE banjo bolt fittings feeding rear
monobloc calipers from cross over line, instead of from center
of calilper, then used new TRE stainless braided lines to
complete installation.
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Flushed
brakes with 4 quarts of ATE Super Blue.
7/01/2007 - 118k
miles
07/07/2007 - 118k
miles
TonyG
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