101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 1965-1989 (Paperback)

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Product Description

This all-color guide leads 1964–1989 911-model owners through 101 carefully selected projects. Illustrated with step-by-step, full-color photography, these half-hour to 8-hour projects are perfect for the weekend mechanic. The projects are divided into performance, handling, and customization categories, and are accompanied by a handy chart that indicates how much time, talent, and cash are needed. Dempsey also explains the reasoning behind the jobs and what kind of improved performance you can expect. A great resource for everyone from casual enthusiasts to shop pros.

Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (June 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760308535
• ISBN-13: 978-0760308530
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,912 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, all inclusive book, November 5, 2001

By	Chris (monroe, ct United States) - See all my reviews

It's not a service manual (those are boring) and it's not just a coffee table book with no susbstance (who needs more of those). For those of you with 911's of any year, especially '65-'89 this book is an invaluable addition to your library.
I enjoy the book because it's a very handy project book. I appreciate the personal tips that the author adds to the text for each project. For me, service manuals are sometimes frustrating because they give you the procedure but none of the experience comes through. This author has defintely performed all of the projects himself and all of the information there is valuable. The articles are concise and to the point. I especially appreciate the suggested secondary repairs/upgrades that should be performed while accomplishing any of the 101 projects listed.
One of the biggest benefits of this book is that it is written for the home mechanic. I know that I do not have the same facilities as the dealership in town. This author may have the facilities but you wouldn't know that by reading the book...and that's a good thing. He has many shortcuts and tips that help the home mechanic. The pros may use a specific tool and if the author knows you can get around that (because often they are not available) then he tells how. That alone has saved me. Also, you know (before you get halfway through a service manula) what will be involved and what difficulties you may run into. I know exactly how long it will take, what tools I need, how much it will cost, and what to expect.
So far, due to time constraints I have only been able to perform 7 of these tasks.....some of which I didn't even know I could do until I bought the book.
I highly recommend it and it's the perfect compliment to the other 911 books out there. I also own Bruce Anderson's book, a few of the 911 reference books, the Haynes manual, and the Bentley manual. This book is at the top of my pile right now.
Enjoy getting your hands dirty!!!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal garage companion for the 911 owner., January 1, 2004

By	Paul (NY) - See all my reviews

The only way this book could have been better is if Dempsey titled it "Porsche fur der dummkopf". If there is one common trait among Porsche-Nuts, it is that they are more likely to tinker with, modify, or maintain their cars themselves than fans of any other marque. This book makes the ideal companion for the numerous weekend projects that they will invarably undertake.

The projects listed in the book follow in logical procession. The first chapter is devoted to simple things such as changing oil, or safely jacking the car up (ask anyone who has ever accidentally mashed an oil line to explain this one). Subsequent chapters are broken down by car system. Engine, gearbox, electrical, etc... Each project has a rating system that describes project difficulty, required parts, average completion time, cost, and recommended tools. Each project also has a listing of complimentary projects that could be combined with the current one. Had to yank your engine to get at that leaking oil cooler thermostat seal? Might as well do your crankcase breather mount while you have it out and can reach it.

101 Projects also includes a recommended additional reading list so owners can delve deeper into subjects that could not be fully detailed due to space considerations. Even for the reader that intends to do only the simplest of chores on his or her car, this manual will help them to make educated choices about modification and repair.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Porsche 911 Book Around..., January 28, 2002

By A Customer

Just when you thought the factory manuals were the last word, along comes 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911. This book is divided up into many sections (Engine, Electrical, Transmission), and offers full-color photos of all the projects as they are completed step-by-step. It would seem impossible to jam all this information into one book, but this 245 page book has it all! From an overview of rebuilding the 911 engine, to the repair of 1st gear on your transmission, this book has it all. Each project is introduced with a table that has time and effort, as well as tools and materials used to complete the job. If you own a 911, this book is more important than your owner's manual. It also covers all years 1965-89, but is semi-applicable to the later-model cars as well...