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Originally Posted by paulofto
Every DIY job exacts it's pound of flesh. It is the price you pay, but is so satisfying once done. And yes, drive, drive, drive.
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Yeah, I'm glad I still can! I'm 66, diabetic, and have a touch of arthritis. Working on the Porsche is intellectually challenging, a whole different learning curve from the Dodge truck or a Classic Prius. And a lot more crawling around on the carport pavement!
So yesterday I took it out for an Italian Tuneup, or is it a Bavarian tuneup? Anyhow, drove it for a couple of miles--since it's a used engine, I didn't baby it. Heavy foot and fairly high revs. The lifter noise disappeared! It runs pretty nice--and with the u/d pulley and the aftermarket (cheap) muffler it sounds good and has a bit more power, I think. I'll have to watch the coolant level and the oil, but I think it's gonna be okay.
Obtw, pics are worth a thousand words:
Click 'em to get the larger image!