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Porsche 911 Carrera Service Manual: 1984-1989

Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet

by Bentley Publishers

Softcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.
768 pages
over 1200 photographs, illustrations, and diagrams
ISBN-13: 978-0-8376-0291-2
Price: $119.95

Porsche 911 Carrera Repair Manual: 1984-1989

Bentley service manuals provide the highest level of clarity and completeness for service and repair procedures. Enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers, and professional technicians will appreciate the quality of photos and illustrations, theory of operation, and accurate step-by-step instructions. If you're looking for better understanding of your Porsche 911, look no further than Bentley.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 1987
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Engine covered in this Porsche repair manual:

  • 3.2 liter 6-cylinder (930/21 and 930/25), horizontally opposed, air cooled.

This manual includes a complete engine disassembly and rebuilding guide, with full details on techniques and specifications, as well as camshaft and timing chain replacement techniques with engine in car.

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Connecting rod and timing chain supports
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Transmissions covered:

  • 915 (5-speed, with cable-operated clutch)
  • G50 (5-speed, with hydraulic clutch)

Complete removal and disassembly guide, including clutch disassembly, clutch cable and linkage rebuilding, clutch hydraulics service.

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Disassembling 915 transmission
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Technical highlights:

  • Maintenance procedures from changing the oil in the 11-quart dry-sump lubrication system to adjusting front wheel bearing play. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.
  • Illustrated engine disassembly and rebuilding, including camshaft, timing chain, and timing chain tensioner replacement with the engine in or out of the car.
  • Dry-sump lubrication system repair and diagnosis, including replacing leaky oil return tubes with the engine installed.
  • Carrera-specific driveability problems, including explanation of the Bosch DME engine management system.
  • Complete overhaul of the 915 transmission, including replacing the synchronizer ?dog? teeth.
  • Complete clutch service, including clutch cable replacement (1984-86 models) and clutch hydraulics service (1987-1989 models).
  • Brake, steering and suspension system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, including torsion bar setup and adjustment.
  • Heating and air conditioning repair, including A/C component replacement.
  • Body adjustments and repairs, including power seat disassembly and repair.
  • Electrical system diagnosis and fault finding, with an easy-to-use illustrated component locator section.
  • Wiring schematics for all circuits, including power distribution, grounds, convertible top, rear wiper and other hard to find circuits.

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Porsche 911 Carrera 84-89 Serv Man
Porsche 911 Carrera 84-89 Serv Man
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BSIN: P989
ISBN: 0-8376-0291-2 (ISBN-10)
ISBN: 978-0-8376-0291-2 (ISBN-13)
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