From:	bob@pelicanparts.com on behalf of Bob at Pelican Parts [bob@pelicanparts.com]
Sent:	Wednesday, June 02, 1999 9:15 PM
To:	rbeech@idyllwild.com
Cc:	james@pelicanparts.com; darling@simlab.arc.nasa.gov; pelicanparts@csi.com
Subject:	Re: 69 911E

Wayne at Pelican Parts wrote:
> 
> Hi there.  I can answer this question, but I'm running short on time.  I
> will forward this to Bob in Tech Support, and on his reply, I will add
> my input.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Wayne
> 
> Ron Beechan wrote:
> 
> >  I first must say that I am impressed with your website. It is the
> > most informative Porsche site I've found. I have just acquired a 1969
> > 911E from my family. The car has been parked for 12+ years, mostly
> > indoors. I was told it has approx 80k mi on it, although the odometer
> > reads 58k(I'll have to clarify that.) I intend to do a full
> > restoration. The car is was running fine prior to being parked with
> > the exception of a slight slip in the clutch. I would like to work any
> > mechanical bugs out first. My main concern is what precautions to take
> > before firing up the motor. I have drained the engine oil and will
> > change the filter. Are you aware of any other problem areas to avoid
> > damage. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks Ron Beechan

Hi Ron,
Your major problem may be with the fuel system.  After twelve years, the gas is just gum and varnish, and the 
fuel injection contains many precision parts that need to be CLEAN.  I would start by draining the fuel tank 
(there is a drain plug in the bottom of the tank, you can remove it with a large pair of channel locks).  
There is also a fuel filter in the bottom of the tank on some 911s, if you have one, clean it too.  Replace 
the main fuel filter.  Put in about five gallons of gas and a large bottle of Techron (available at your 
Chevron Station).  

Remove each spark plug and squirt about an ounce of motor oil ("Marvel Mystery Oil" or some upper cylinder 
lube would be even better) in each cylinder.  Leave the plugs out so the engine will spin easier, and crank it 
over (use the starter intermittently so you don't burn it up) for several minutes, until you get good oil 
pressure.  Then crank it over some more.  Put the plugs back in, make sure the battery is fully charged.  Now 
try to start the engine.  If you have been living right, helping old ladies cross the street, and all the 
planets are in correct alignment as ordained by the Porsche gods, it may start (with a lot of smoke and poor 
running, until the excess oil is burned).  You may still have a stuck piston ring or other problems, which may 
not be immediately apparent.

Before you drive it (I know it's tempting), be sure to flush out the old brake fluid and bleed the brakes.  
Brake fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs water) and twelve years is a long time (equals lots of water in the brake 
fluid, maybe rusted brake components).

If it doesn't start, you will need to get the MFI cleaned and adjusted.  This is a very difficult job--there 
are just a couple of shops left that I would pick to do it. 

Moral of this story is that these cars are meant to be driven.

Good luck, hope this helps, lemme know.

Bob at Pelican Parts
>     ---------------------------------------------------------------
> Hi there.  I can answer this question, but I'm running short on time.
> I will forward this to Bob in Tech Support, and on his reply, I will
> add my input.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Wayne
> 
> Ron Beechan wrote:
> 
>       I first must say that I am impressed with your website. It
>      is the most informative Porsche site I've found. I have just
>      acquired a 1969 911E from my family. The car has been parked
>      for 12+ years, mostly indoors. I was told it has approx 80k
>      mi on it, although the odometer reads 58k(I'll have to
>      clarify that.) I intend to do a full restoration. The car is
>      was running fine prior to being parked with the exception of
>      a slight slip in the clutch. I would like to work any
>      mechanical bugs out first. My main concern is what
>      precautions to take before firing up the motor. I have
>      drained the engine oil and will change the filter. Are you
>      aware of any other problem areas to avoid damage. Any advice
>      is appreciated. Thanks Ron Beechan