Hey gents, been a long time but i've been living vicariously.. until next week! I'm going to be getting my first Porsche and it's going to be a 1983 911sc.

More details (pictures) to come later next week, just wanted to share my excitement with you all.

Cheers,

K

 

Congratulations on your purchase!! We look forward to seeing it. Have you been looking for a while ? Would love to hear a few more details.

 

So quick question. I've got a problem where when i first start the car (1983 911sc) the idle is really low, ~200rpm and bounces, then dies after a few seconds ~10-30. What should I check to try and fix the issue?

Once I drive the car for 5-10 minutes, or give it a good run, there is no such problem until I turn off the car and start it after it's been sitting for a little while.

Thanks,

 

Fist try the iac motor.
I've been able in the past to take them off and clean them out.
Make sure the little rotating cylinder inside will move freely, use someting that won't
damage the surface of it. A long wooden "Q" tip works great.
Its usually either the iac valve/motor sticking or it's just worn out.
There could be some other sensor issues but they are not very common.

 

I would also look at the IAC first and also look for possible vacuum leaks.

 

Congratulations! We are looking forward to seeing some pictures.

 

Alright, idling problem fixed... It just needed a good tune up and a small valve adjustment.. now she sounds like a porsche should sound. Thanks for the advice guys.

Pics as promised.

 

Glad to see you got everything figured out. The car looks great!!

 

Beautiful