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Porsche Club <strong>of</strong> America • Santa Barbara Region • February 2013<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Best</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southwest</strong> <strong>Weekend</strong>:<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> & Sedona, Arizona<br />
Porsche Oil Leaks
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AUSPUFF Contents<br />
Features<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Best</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southwest</strong>.........................15<br />
Porsche Oil Leaks ........................................22<br />
Monthly Reports<br />
President’s Column ........................................4<br />
From <strong>The</strong> Editor’s Desk ..................................4<br />
Camarillo Breakfast Meeting ........................7<br />
Santa Barbara Breakfast Meeting ................9<br />
Member Anniversaries & New Members ..24<br />
Events<br />
SBR Events Calendar.....................................3<br />
Rusnak Porsche Service Clinic ......................5<br />
Murder Mystery Train - Fillmore .................11<br />
Central California Coast <strong>Weekend</strong> Tour .....12<br />
California Festival <strong>of</strong> Speed ........................19<br />
Santa Barbara Region Rally School ............20<br />
Camarillo Autocross ....................................21<br />
58th Annual PCA Porsche Parade ...............30<br />
Departments<br />
Santa Barbara Region Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.....2<br />
<strong>The</strong> Tech Page .............................................22<br />
Down the Road............................................26<br />
Zone 8 Listings ............................................27<br />
SBR Breakfast Maps ...................................27<br />
<strong>The</strong> Goodie Store ........................................29<br />
Ordering SBR Name Badges .......................29<br />
SBR Classified Advertisements...................31<br />
Directory <strong>of</strong> Advertisers ..............................31<br />
<strong>The</strong> Last Word .............................................32<br />
On <strong>The</strong> Cover<br />
SBR cars on the scenic road to Sedona<br />
during the <strong>Best</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southwest</strong><br />
weekend. Photo by Ted Lighthizer<br />
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Porsche Club <strong>of</strong> America • Santa Barbara Region • February 2013<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Best</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southwest</strong> <strong>Weekend</strong>:<br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong> & Sedona, Arizona<br />
Porsche Oil Leaks<br />
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DICK LANGE<br />
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<strong>The</strong> President’s Column<br />
Doreen Pankow<br />
Great news!! <strong>The</strong> Santa<br />
Barbara region won<br />
the 2012 Zone 8<br />
Region <strong>of</strong> the Year Award,<br />
announced at the Zone 8<br />
banquet and recognition<br />
party held on January 19th.<br />
Our Region put on the most<br />
events <strong>of</strong> all the Zone 8<br />
Regions which included 40<br />
one-day events and three<br />
multi-day weekend tours.<br />
Our Community Service/<br />
Charity involvement in 2012<br />
was exemplary with our support <strong>of</strong> the Special Olympics, two toy<br />
drives in December, and for hosting the Tire Rack Street Survival<br />
School for teens in October. I want to thank our 2012 Officers and<br />
Directors as well as our participating volunteers and members for<br />
all their efforts and contributions that allowed us to hold so many<br />
successful events. Congratulations also to SBR members who won<br />
the following Zone 8 awards: Concours: Street Class 2 - Dick<br />
Douglass; Autocross: 1st Place: Michael Furnish; 3rd Place: Doug<br />
Brekke.<br />
I expect many <strong>of</strong> you are ready for another exciting drive<br />
this month, so on February 16th, Steve Kaller has <strong>org</strong>anized<br />
a picturesque 70-mile drive to the Palms Restaurant in<br />
Carpinteria where we’ll enjoy a full-course meal and grill our<br />
own entrées. Also on Saturday, February 23rd, you are invited to<br />
a complimentary Service Clinic at the all new Rusnak/Westlake<br />
Porsche dealership. Service Manager, Sam Abergel, will once<br />
again be our host for this day <strong>of</strong> free Porsche inspections. This<br />
Service Clinic will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for PCA<br />
SBR and Central Coast members.<br />
I want to thank you for all your contributions to our 2012<br />
charity, the Special Olympics. We held a raffle at our Membership<br />
Brunch in June and staged another raffle and silent auction at our<br />
Holiday Brunch in December. A total <strong>of</strong> $2,550 was collected,<br />
which will be split between the Ventura and Santa Barbara<br />
chapters <strong>of</strong> the Special Olympics. Checks will be distributed to<br />
both chapters at our February breakfast meetings.<br />
I am delighted to announce that we have just filled the Porsche<br />
Mademoiselle Society (P.M.S.) Chair position on the board. Nola<br />
Force, who lives in the Santa Barbara area, agreed to fill this<br />
vacancy while we were on the trip to <strong>Scottsdale</strong>. Besides being a<br />
pilot, she now serves as a business consultant, paralegal and coach<br />
for her own consulting practice called Creative Solutions. So<br />
ladies, we can again look forward to more fun outings together.<br />
Please note the 2013 by-laws have been finalized and are posted<br />
on our SBR website at www.pcasb.<strong>org</strong>. If you haven’t been to<br />
our website, it’s well worth taking the time to explore it. All our<br />
event fliers are posted on the website, so you can print them<br />
out and mail them to the appropriate host for any upcoming<br />
event. <strong>The</strong> site also contains links to PCA National and PCA<br />
Zone 8 websites. You can even order a name badge or see current<br />
and back issues <strong>of</strong> SBR’s Der Auspuff magazine back to 2006.<br />
Additionally, concours, autocross and rally results are available<br />
from 2009 to the present. We are fortunate to have such a talented<br />
Webmaster, Randy Fishwick, who maintains and updates our<br />
website on his own time.<br />
Lastly, don’t f<strong>org</strong>et your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day!<br />
From <strong>The</strong> Editor’s Desk<br />
Mike Pomerantz<br />
I<br />
just love the Porsche Club<br />
slogan “It’s not just the cars,<br />
it’s the people.” Every time<br />
I hear it or see it, I just love it!<br />
It really does describe what this<br />
club is all about. <strong>The</strong>refore, I<br />
would like to have a place where<br />
we can highlight the members<br />
and their cars. It’s very true that<br />
there are so many awesome<br />
people in this club, but it’s the passion for the cars that originally<br />
brought us together. Well, that’s true for most <strong>of</strong> us, with a couple<br />
<strong>of</strong> exceptions, but I’m not mentioning any names here.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the new things I’m planning for upcoming issues is a<br />
monthly section for a “Member Photo Gallery.” This will be the<br />
place in the magazine to highlight various members with their<br />
cars. After all, since this is a car club, it would be nice to have<br />
more content featuring the members and their cars (Porsches<br />
only, <strong>of</strong> course).<br />
My idea would be to include three or four photos on a page<br />
submitted from different members. Members would submit high<br />
resolution digital photos with captions about their cars. Captions<br />
should include the usual year and model specifications, and list<br />
any highlights, modifications, or other noteworthy comments<br />
about the car(s) in the photo. Photos can be taken either with or<br />
without the members in the photo.<br />
It will be a place every month where we’ll have a chance to see<br />
each other’s pride and joy Porsche in print. It will be a nice way<br />
for the membership to learn more about each other’s cars, and to<br />
highlight both the cars and the people.<br />
Please submit your photos and captions to the Der Auspuff<br />
editor email address on page 3. Please keep captions to 25 words<br />
or less. So when you are cruising around on all <strong>of</strong> the great events<br />
coming up, keep an eye out for that awesome picture <strong>of</strong> your<br />
prized Porsche to submit to Der Auspuff. It’s not just the cars, it’s<br />
the people!
<strong>The</strong> President’s Column<br />
Doreen Pankow<br />
Great news!! <strong>The</strong> Santa<br />
Barbara region won<br />
the 2012 Zone 8<br />
Region <strong>of</strong> the Year Award,<br />
announced at the Zone 8<br />
banquet and recognition<br />
party held on January 19th.<br />
Our Region put on the most<br />
events <strong>of</strong> all the Zone 8<br />
Regions which included 40<br />
one-day events and three<br />
multi-day weekend tours.<br />
Our Community Service/<br />
Charity involvement in 2012<br />
was exemplary with our support <strong>of</strong> the Special Olympics, two toy<br />
drives in December, and for hosting the Tire Rack Street Survival<br />
School for teens in October. I want to thank our 2012 Officers and<br />
Directors as well as our participating volunteers and members for<br />
all their efforts and contributions that allowed us to hold so many<br />
successful events. Congratulations also to SBR members who won<br />
the following Zone 8 awards: Concours: Street Class 2 - Dick<br />
Douglass; Autocross: 1st Place: Michael Furnish; 3rd Place: Doug<br />
Brekke.<br />
I expect many <strong>of</strong> you are ready for another exciting drive<br />
this month, so on February 16th, Steve Kaller has <strong>org</strong>anized<br />
a picturesque 70-mile drive to the Palms Restaurant in<br />
Carpinteria where we’ll enjoy a full-course meal and grill our<br />
own entrées. Also on Saturday, February 23rd, you are invited to<br />
a complimentary Service Clinic at the all new Rusnak/Westlake<br />
Porsche dealership. Service Manager, Sam Abergel, will once<br />
again be our host for this day <strong>of</strong> free Porsche inspections. This<br />
Service Clinic will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for PCA<br />
SBR and Central Coast members.<br />
I want to thank you for all your contributions to our 2012<br />
charity, the Special Olympics. We held a raffle at our Membership<br />
Brunch in June and staged another raffle and silent auction at our<br />
Holiday Brunch in December. A total <strong>of</strong> $2,550 was collected,<br />
which will be split between the Ventura and Santa Barbara<br />
chapters <strong>of</strong> the Special Olympics. Checks will be distributed to<br />
both chapters at our February breakfast meetings.<br />
I am delighted to announce that we have just filled the Porsche<br />
Mademoiselle Society (P.M.S.) Chair position on the board. Nola<br />
Force, who lives in the Santa Barbara area, agreed to fill this<br />
vacancy while we were on the trip to <strong>Scottsdale</strong>. Besides being a<br />
pilot, she now serves as a business consultant, paralegal and coach<br />
for her own consulting practice called Creative Solutions. So<br />
ladies, we can again look forward to more fun outings together.<br />
Please note the 2013 by-laws have been finalized and are posted<br />
on our SBR website at www.pcasb.<strong>org</strong>. If you haven’t been to<br />
our website, it’s well worth taking the time to explore it. All our<br />
event fliers are posted on the website, so you can print them<br />
out and mail them to the appropriate host for any upcoming<br />
event. <strong>The</strong> site also contains links to PCA National and PCA<br />
Zone 8 websites. You can even order a name badge or see current<br />
and back issues <strong>of</strong> SBR’s Der Auspuff magazine back to 2006.<br />
Additionally, concours, autocross and rally results are available<br />
from 2009 to the present. We are fortunate to have such a talented<br />
Webmaster, Randy Fishwick, who maintains and updates our<br />
website on his own time.<br />
Lastly, don’t f<strong>org</strong>et your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day!<br />
From <strong>The</strong> Editor’s Desk<br />
Mike Pomerantz<br />
I<br />
just love the Porsche Club<br />
slogan “It’s not just the cars,<br />
it’s the people.” Every time<br />
I hear it or see it, I just love it!<br />
It really does describe what this<br />
club is all about. <strong>The</strong>refore, I<br />
would like to have a place where<br />
we can highlight the members<br />
and their cars. It’s very true that<br />
there are so many awesome<br />
people in this club, but it’s the passion for the cars that originally<br />
brought us together. Well, that’s true for most <strong>of</strong> us, with a couple<br />
<strong>of</strong> exceptions, but I’m not mentioning any names here.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the new things I’m planning for upcoming issues is a<br />
monthly section for a “Member Photo Gallery.” This will be the<br />
place in the magazine to highlight various members with their<br />
cars. After all, since this is a car club, it would be nice to have<br />
more content featuring the members and their cars (Porsches<br />
only, <strong>of</strong> course).<br />
My idea would be to include three or four photos on a page<br />
submitted from different members. Members would submit high<br />
resolution digital photos with captions about their cars. Captions<br />
should include the usual year and model specifications, and list<br />
any highlights, modifications, or other noteworthy comments<br />
about the car(s) in the photo. Photos can be taken either with or<br />
without the members in the photo.<br />
It will be a place every month where we’ll have a chance to see<br />
each other’s pride and joy Porsche in print. It will be a nice way<br />
for the membership to learn more about each other’s cars, and to<br />
highlight both the cars and the people.<br />
Please submit your photos and captions to the Der Auspuff<br />
editor email address on page 3. Please keep captions to 25 words<br />
or less. So when you are cruising around on all <strong>of</strong> the great events<br />
coming up, keep an eye out for that awesome picture <strong>of</strong> your<br />
prized Porsche to submit to Der Auspuff. It’s not just the cars, it’s<br />
the people!
<strong>The</strong> President’s Column<br />
Doreen Pankow<br />
Great news!! <strong>The</strong> Santa<br />
Barbara region won<br />
the 2012 Zone 8<br />
Region <strong>of</strong> the Year Award,<br />
announced at the Zone 8<br />
banquet and recognition<br />
party held on January 19th.<br />
Our Region put on the most<br />
events <strong>of</strong> all the Zone 8<br />
Regions which included 40<br />
one-day events and three<br />
multi-day weekend tours.<br />
Our Community Service/<br />
Charity involvement in 2012<br />
was exemplary with our support <strong>of</strong> the Special Olympics, two toy<br />
drives in December, and for hosting the Tire Rack Street Survival<br />
School for teens in October. I want to thank our 2012 Officers and<br />
Directors as well as our participating volunteers and members for<br />
all their efforts and contributions that allowed us to hold so many<br />
successful events. Congratulations also to SBR members who won<br />
the following Zone 8 awards: Concours: Street Class 2 - Dick<br />
Douglass; Autocross: 1st Place: Michael Furnish; 3rd Place: Doug<br />
Brekke.<br />
I expect many <strong>of</strong> you are ready for another exciting drive<br />
this month, so on February 16th, Steve Kaller has <strong>org</strong>anized<br />
a picturesque 70-mile drive to the Palms Restaurant in<br />
Carpinteria where we’ll enjoy a full-course meal and grill our<br />
own entrées. Also on Saturday, February 23rd, you are invited to<br />
a complimentary Service Clinic at the all new Rusnak/Westlake<br />
Porsche dealership. Service Manager, Sam Abergel, will once<br />
again be our host for this day <strong>of</strong> free Porsche inspections. This<br />
Service Clinic will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for PCA<br />
SBR and Central Coast members.<br />
I want to thank you for all your contributions to our 2012<br />
charity, the Special Olympics. We held a raffle at our Membership<br />
Brunch in June and staged another raffle and silent auction at our<br />
Holiday Brunch in December. A total <strong>of</strong> $2,550 was collected,<br />
which will be split between the Ventura and Santa Barbara<br />
chapters <strong>of</strong> the Special Olympics. Checks will be distributed to<br />
both chapters at our February breakfast meetings.<br />
I am delighted to announce that we have just filled the Porsche<br />
Mademoiselle Society (P.M.S.) Chair position on the board. Nola<br />
Force, who lives in the Santa Barbara area, agreed to fill this<br />
vacancy while we were on the trip to <strong>Scottsdale</strong>. Besides being a<br />
pilot, she now serves as a business consultant, paralegal and coach<br />
for her own consulting practice called Creative Solutions. So<br />
ladies, we can again look forward to more fun outings together.<br />
Please note the 2013 by-laws have been finalized and are posted<br />
on our SBR website at www.pcasb.<strong>org</strong>. If you haven’t been to<br />
our website, it’s well worth taking the time to explore it. All our<br />
event fliers are posted on the website, so you can print them<br />
out and mail them to the appropriate host for any upcoming<br />
event. <strong>The</strong> site also contains links to PCA National and PCA<br />
Zone 8 websites. You can even order a name badge or see current<br />
and back issues <strong>of</strong> SBR’s Der Auspuff magazine back to 2006.<br />
Additionally, concours, autocross and rally results are available<br />
from 2009 to the present. We are fortunate to have such a talented<br />
Webmaster, Randy Fishwick, who maintains and updates our<br />
website on his own time.<br />
Lastly, don’t f<strong>org</strong>et your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day!<br />
From <strong>The</strong> Editor’s Desk<br />
Mike Pomerantz<br />
I<br />
just love the Porsche Club<br />
slogan “It’s not just the cars,<br />
it’s the people.” Every time<br />
I hear it or see it, I just love it!<br />
It really does describe what this<br />
club is all about. <strong>The</strong>refore, I<br />
would like to have a place where<br />
we can highlight the members<br />
and their cars. It’s very true that<br />
there are so many awesome<br />
people in this club, but it’s the passion for the cars that originally<br />
brought us together. Well, that’s true for most <strong>of</strong> us, with a couple<br />
<strong>of</strong> exceptions, but I’m not mentioning any names here.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the new things I’m planning for upcoming issues is a<br />
monthly section for a “Member Photo Gallery.” This will be the<br />
place in the magazine to highlight various members with their<br />
cars. After all, since this is a car club, it would be nice to have<br />
more content featuring the members and their cars (Porsches<br />
only, <strong>of</strong> course).<br />
My idea would be to include three or four photos on a page<br />
submitted from different members. Members would submit high<br />
resolution digital photos with captions about their cars. Captions<br />
should include the usual year and model specifications, and list<br />
any highlights, modifications, or other noteworthy comments<br />
about the car(s) in the photo. Photos can be taken either with or<br />
without the members in the photo.<br />
It will be a place every month where we’ll have a chance to see<br />
each other’s pride and joy Porsche in print. It will be a nice way<br />
for the membership to learn more about each other’s cars, and to<br />
highlight both the cars and the people.<br />
Please submit your photos and captions to the Der Auspuff<br />
editor email address on page 3. Please keep captions to 25 words<br />
or less. So when you are cruising around on all <strong>of</strong> the great events<br />
coming up, keep an eye out for that awesome picture <strong>of</strong> your<br />
prized Porsche to submit to Der Auspuff. It’s not just the cars, it’s<br />
the people!
January 5, 2013<br />
New Year Off To<br />
A Flying Start<br />
STORY & PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO<br />
Camarillo Breakfast<br />
A<br />
spectacular morning greeted our happy group as we<br />
assembled at the Way-Point Café for the first meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
2013. Newly elected President Doreen Pankow welcomed<br />
everyone, <strong>of</strong>ficially kicking <strong>of</strong>f her leadership position with the<br />
club.<br />
Two outgoing board members, who had not been present at<br />
the Holiday Brunch last month, were called up to be honored<br />
and awarded for their past efforts. Advertising Manager Don<br />
Kuckenbacker and Editor John Alfenito were thanked by President<br />
Pankow, and were each given an engraved token <strong>of</strong> the club’s<br />
appreciation for their years <strong>of</strong> service.<br />
Membership Chair Sue Kinsling gave us the attendance figures<br />
for the day: 115 members and guests, driving 64 Porsches. She also<br />
introduced new member Jeff Maxon from Ojai. Jeff has a brand<br />
new 2013 Carrera S.<br />
Activities Chair Barry Weinstein reminded everyone <strong>of</strong> the many<br />
activities on this year’s schedule. Barry urged those wanting to take<br />
part in both the February 16, 2013 Palms Restaurant Dinner Drive<br />
and the March 16, 2013 Fillmore Murder Mystery Train Excursion<br />
to get their reservations in right away. Both events are expected to<br />
sell out soon.<br />
Barry also introduced<br />
Rusnak Porsche Westlake<br />
Service Manager Sam<br />
Abergel. Once again, Sam<br />
has arranged for Rusnak<br />
to host a complimentary<br />
Porsche Service Clinic, this<br />
one to be held Saturday,<br />
February 23, 2013 at the<br />
dealership. It’s a chance to<br />
have your Porsche examined<br />
by a trained technician at<br />
no charge. Plus, there will<br />
be free refreshments and Rusnak’s Sam Abergel<br />
guaranteed discounts on<br />
any recommended service or repair performed within 30 days<br />
<strong>of</strong> the event. <strong>The</strong> Central Coast Region has also been invited to<br />
this clinic, so please call the dealership for an advance, no cost<br />
appointment for your car. Call Tanya at (805) 496-6500, Ext. 5997<br />
to grab your spot.<br />
Outgoing Advertising Director Don Kuckenbaker accepts his<br />
award <strong>of</strong> appreciation from new President Doreen Pankow.<br />
Before closing the meeting, President Pankow mentioned<br />
that the chairmanship <strong>of</strong> the Porsche Mademoiselle Society<br />
(P.M.S.) is now vacant. Anyone wishing to step up and fill this<br />
position should contact any board member. Also, Doreen gave<br />
an acknowledgement to our morning’s “gate keepers” Dick Lange<br />
and Howard Rubenstein. If you’d be willing to “man the gate” at an<br />
upcoming Camarillo Breakfast, please let Doreen know.<br />
Despite the slightly chilly temperatures, it was a wonderful<br />
gathering <strong>of</strong> our membership to start the new year with a smile. =<br />
Please introduce yourself to new SBR member Jeff Maxon <strong>of</strong><br />
Ojai. Maybe he’ll give you a ride in his 2013 Carrera S.
January 5, 2013<br />
New Year Off To<br />
A Flying Start<br />
STORY & PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO<br />
Camarillo Breakfast<br />
A<br />
spectacular morning greeted our happy group as we<br />
assembled at the Way-Point Café for the first meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
2013. Newly elected President Doreen Pankow welcomed<br />
everyone, <strong>of</strong>ficially kicking <strong>of</strong>f her leadership position with the<br />
club.<br />
Two outgoing board members, who had not been present at<br />
the Holiday Brunch last month, were called up to be honored<br />
and awarded for their past efforts. Advertising Manager Don<br />
Kuckenbacker and Editor John Alfenito were thanked by President<br />
Pankow, and were each given an engraved token <strong>of</strong> the club’s<br />
appreciation for their years <strong>of</strong> service.<br />
Membership Chair Sue Kinsling gave us the attendance figures<br />
for the day: 115 members and guests, driving 64 Porsches. She also<br />
introduced new member Jeff Maxon from Ojai. Jeff has a brand<br />
new 2013 Carrera S.<br />
Activities Chair Barry Weinstein reminded everyone <strong>of</strong> the many<br />
activities on this year’s schedule. Barry urged those wanting to take<br />
part in both the February 16, 2013 Palms Restaurant Dinner Drive<br />
and the March 16, 2013 Fillmore Murder Mystery Train Excursion<br />
to get their reservations in right away. Both events are expected to<br />
sell out soon.<br />
Barry also introduced<br />
Rusnak Porsche Westlake<br />
Service Manager Sam<br />
Abergel. Once again, Sam<br />
has arranged for Rusnak<br />
to host a complimentary<br />
Porsche Service Clinic, this<br />
one to be held Saturday,<br />
February 23, 2013 at the<br />
dealership. It’s a chance to<br />
have your Porsche examined<br />
by a trained technician at<br />
no charge. Plus, there will<br />
be free refreshments and Rusnak’s Sam Abergel<br />
guaranteed discounts on<br />
any recommended service or repair performed within 30 days<br />
<strong>of</strong> the event. <strong>The</strong> Central Coast Region has also been invited to<br />
this clinic, so please call the dealership for an advance, no cost<br />
appointment for your car. Call Tanya at (805) 496-6500, Ext. 5997<br />
to grab your spot.<br />
Outgoing Advertising Director Don Kuckenbaker accepts his<br />
award <strong>of</strong> appreciation from new President Doreen Pankow.<br />
Before closing the meeting, President Pankow mentioned<br />
that the chairmanship <strong>of</strong> the Porsche Mademoiselle Society<br />
(P.M.S.) is now vacant. Anyone wishing to step up and fill this<br />
position should contact any board member. Also, Doreen gave<br />
an acknowledgement to our morning’s “gate keepers” Dick Lange<br />
and Howard Rubenstein. If you’d be willing to “man the gate” at an<br />
upcoming Camarillo Breakfast, please let Doreen know.<br />
Despite the slightly chilly temperatures, it was a wonderful<br />
gathering <strong>of</strong> our membership to start the new year with a smile. =<br />
Please introduce yourself to new SBR member Jeff Maxon <strong>of</strong><br />
Ojai. Maybe he’ll give you a ride in his 2013 Carrera S.
Santa Barbara Breakfast<br />
January 12, 2013<br />
Non-Travelers Have<br />
Fun On <strong>The</strong> Wharf<br />
STORY BY JIM BROWN , PHOTOS BY RON WILLIAMS<br />
<strong>The</strong> sun was out, but even the chilly morning and a stiff<br />
breeze didn’t stop everyone from “talking cars” on the pier<br />
in front <strong>of</strong> Moby Dick’s restaurant. Since many <strong>of</strong> the SBR<br />
regulars were attending “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Best</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southwest</strong>: <strong>Scottsdale</strong> &<br />
Sedona, Arizona” weekend getaway, there was a smaller than usual,<br />
but very enthusiastic group at the Santa Barbara Breakfast meeting.<br />
Former treasurer Jim Brown chaired the meeting in the absence<br />
<strong>of</strong> the “traveling” board members. Jim promoted several <strong>of</strong> the<br />
upcoming events on the SBR calendar; first was the Scenic Dinner<br />
Drive to the Palms Restaurant in Carpinteria on Saturday, February<br />
16th, second the Service Clinic at Rusnak/Westlake Porsche on<br />
Saturday, February 23rd, and third the Fillmore Murder Mystery<br />
Train Tour/Luncheon on Saturday, March 16th. Jim advised that if<br />
you are interested in attending these activities, get your reservations<br />
in today as they will likely sell out. Several fliers were passed out at<br />
the meeting.<br />
Please welcome new member Ron Justin.<br />
Barbara Hill, filling in for Membership Chair Sue Kinsling, told<br />
us there were 33 attendees and 22 Porsches on the pier. Barbara<br />
welcomed new member Ron Justin to the breakfast. Ron drives<br />
a Porsche Cayman. Also attending the breakfast was returning<br />
member, Michael Doyle, who owns two Porsche 356s.<br />
It was another successful Santa Barbara Breakfast, made more<br />
enjoyable with good friends and camaraderie. =<br />
Jim Brown and Barbara Hill filling in at the meeting. Thank you!<br />
Welcome back returning member Michael Doyle.<br />
Porsches all lined up on the pier in front <strong>of</strong> Moby Dick’s restaurant.
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Memorial Day <strong>Weekend</strong><br />
May 24-27, 2013<br />
Explore Morro Bay &<br />
California’s Central Coast<br />
Come join us for a fun-filled<br />
trip to Morro Bay and the<br />
Central Coast over the 2013<br />
Memorial Day weekend.<br />
Morro Bay’s most distinctive and<br />
recognizable landmark is Morro<br />
Rock, also sometimes called the<br />
“Gibraltar <strong>of</strong> the Pacific.” It is the last<br />
<strong>of</strong> a line <strong>of</strong> long-extinct volcanoes<br />
formed about 23 million years ago,<br />
which include nine peaks ranging<br />
from San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se peaks are aptly named the<br />
Nine Sisters because they are all in<br />
<br />
<br />
a row, and in close proximity. At<br />
a height <strong>of</strong> 576 feet, Morro Rock<br />
has been an important marine<br />
navigational aid for over 300<br />
years. It’s also a bird sanctuary and<br />
home to nesting Peregrine Falcons.<br />
Morro Bay Estuary provides a<br />
nourishing habitat to more than<br />
250 species <strong>of</strong> birds and over two<br />
dozen endangered and threatened<br />
species.<br />
In Morro Bay, you can browse<br />
boutiques and shops, or play golf<br />
on the world-champion ocean front<br />
Morro Bay Golf Course adjacent<br />
to the hotel. Discover a coastline<br />
<strong>of</strong> dunes, paddle down a silent<br />
estuary to spy on beautiful and rare<br />
birds, or sail into the wild Pacific<br />
just beyond the breakwater. Morro<br />
Bay is also a great home base for<br />
visiting the rest <strong>of</strong> San Luis Obispo<br />
County. <strong>The</strong> world famous Hearst<br />
Castle is just a short drive north<br />
<strong>of</strong> Morro Bay, past the charming<br />
towns <strong>of</strong> Harmony and Cambria. To<br />
the east, you will find local wineries<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering tastings <strong>of</strong> the famous<br />
Central Coast varietals.<br />
Morro Rock<br />
We’ll depart Friday May 24 th from<br />
Santa Barbara and travel North on<br />
US-101 to enjoy the beautiful views<br />
<strong>of</strong> the coastline before turning<br />
inland. At San Luis Obispo, we’ll<br />
head northwest on the CA-1 to<br />
our first stop at the Morro Bay<br />
Rock to stretch our legs. <strong>The</strong>n<br />
take a short drive to enjoy lunch<br />
at the Embarcadero Grill while<br />
overlooking the bay. Following<br />
lunch, we’ll take a scenic back<br />
roads drive to the Tolosa Winery<br />
& Vineyard and indulge in tasting<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the Central Coast wines.<br />
<strong>The</strong>n we’ll drive back to the Inn<br />
at Morro Bay, our home for the<br />
weekend, where you’ll have time<br />
to get settled in before dinner.<br />
We’ll enjoy cocktails and a gourmet<br />
dinner at the Windows on the<br />
Water restaurant while watching<br />
the sunset.<br />
On Saturday morning, you’ll<br />
be free to explore the area on<br />
your own before meeting for<br />
an early afternoon tour <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Piedras Blancas Light Station in<br />
San Simeon. You can tour the<br />
town <strong>of</strong> Morro Bay or drive up to<br />
Cambria, a magical seaside village
tucked amongst towering pines.<br />
Here, you will find art galleries,<br />
excellent restaurants, an oldfashioned<br />
saloon, boutiques and a<br />
great boardwalk along Moonstone<br />
Beach. Or drive up to San Simeon<br />
and tour the Hearst Castle. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
is also a great viewpoint to see the<br />
birthing grounds <strong>of</strong> elephant seals<br />
about two miles before the Piedras<br />
Blancas Light Station.<br />
On Sunday morning, we’ll drive<br />
to the Montaña de Oro (Mountain<br />
<strong>of</strong> Gold) State Park, which is just<br />
southwest <strong>of</strong> Morro Bay. <strong>The</strong> park’s<br />
name comes from the golden<br />
wildflowers that bloom in the<br />
Piedras Blancas<br />
Light Station<br />
<strong>The</strong> Inn at Morro Bay<br />
We’ll then head over to Avila<br />
Beach via Perfumo Canyon Road<br />
which takes you up over the top <strong>of</strong><br />
the mountain<br />
and then<br />
winds its way<br />
down to the<br />
ocean. Avila<br />
Beach is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
the warmest<br />
beach in<br />
the county,<br />
n e s t l e d<br />
beneath scenic<br />
Point San Luis.<br />
This seaside<br />
town’s attractions include two piers,<br />
ocean-view restaurants, deep-sea<br />
fishing, mineral springs, and an<br />
original Victorian lighthouse. At<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> the Hartford Pier, you<br />
can enjoy lunch at the Olde Porte<br />
Tolosa Winery<br />
Inn which is known for its fresh<br />
seafood or dine at the Fat Cats Café<br />
near the Hartford pier entry.<br />
You can spend the rest <strong>of</strong> the day<br />
exploring Avila Beach and Pismo<br />
Beach or return to Morro Bay<br />
for shopping, hiking or golfing.<br />
Cocktails and a group dinner will<br />
be held that evening in the Orchid<br />
Room at our hotel so you can just<br />
relax at the end <strong>of</strong> the day and<br />
enjoy the company <strong>of</strong> your fellow<br />
club members.<br />
<strong>The</strong> fee for this trip is $145 per<br />
person which includes a lunch and<br />
two dinners including gratuities<br />
and tax, a wine tour, a light station<br />
tour and the activity fee. Interested<br />
parties please contact Doreen<br />
Pankow at dpankow@sbcglobal.<br />
net to reserve a spot.<br />
spring. This park features rugged<br />
cliffs, secluded sandy beaches,<br />
coastal plains, streams, canyons,<br />
and hills, including the 1,347-foot<br />
Valencia Peak. <strong>The</strong> best-known<br />
beach is Spooner’s Cove, across<br />
from the campground. Wildlife<br />
in the park includes black tailed<br />
deer and the black oystercatcher.<br />
We’ll take a 2 ½ mile round trip<br />
easy hike on the Bluff Trail where<br />
you’ll enjoy spectacular views <strong>of</strong><br />
the bluffs overlooking the ocean<br />
and experience the beauty <strong>of</strong> the<br />
spring flowers in bloom along the<br />
flat hiking trail.<br />
Hearst Castle
tucked amongst towering pines.<br />
Here, you will find art galleries,<br />
excellent restaurants, an oldfashioned<br />
saloon, boutiques and a<br />
great boardwalk along Moonstone<br />
Beach. Or drive up to San Simeon<br />
and tour the Hearst Castle. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
is also a great viewpoint to see the<br />
birthing grounds <strong>of</strong> elephant seals<br />
about two miles before the Piedras<br />
Blancas Light Station.<br />
On Sunday morning, we’ll drive<br />
to the Montaña de Oro (Mountain<br />
<strong>of</strong> Gold) State Park, which is just<br />
southwest <strong>of</strong> Morro Bay. <strong>The</strong> park’s<br />
name comes from the golden<br />
wildflowers that bloom in the<br />
Piedras Blancas<br />
Light Station<br />
<strong>The</strong> Inn at Morro Bay<br />
We’ll then head over to Avila<br />
Beach via Perfumo Canyon Road<br />
which takes you up over the top <strong>of</strong><br />
the mountain<br />
and then<br />
winds its way<br />
down to the<br />
ocean. Avila<br />
Beach is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
the warmest<br />
beach in<br />
the county,<br />
n e s t l e d<br />
beneath scenic<br />
Point San Luis.<br />
This seaside<br />
town’s attractions include two piers,<br />
ocean-view restaurants, deep-sea<br />
fishing, mineral springs, and an<br />
original Victorian lighthouse. At<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> the Hartford Pier, you<br />
can enjoy lunch at the Olde Porte<br />
Tolosa Winery<br />
Inn which is known for its fresh<br />
seafood or dine at the Fat Cats Café<br />
near the Hartford pier entry.<br />
You can spend the rest <strong>of</strong> the day<br />
exploring Avila Beach and Pismo<br />
Beach or return to Morro Bay<br />
for shopping, hiking or golfing.<br />
Cocktails and a group dinner will<br />
be held that evening in the Orchid<br />
Room at our hotel so you can just<br />
relax at the end <strong>of</strong> the day and<br />
enjoy the company <strong>of</strong> your fellow<br />
club members.<br />
<strong>The</strong> fee for this trip is $145 per<br />
person which includes a lunch and<br />
two dinners including gratuities<br />
and tax, a wine tour, a light station<br />
tour and the activity fee. Interested<br />
parties please contact Doreen<br />
Pankow at dpankow@sbcglobal.<br />
net to reserve a spot.<br />
spring. This park features rugged<br />
cliffs, secluded sandy beaches,<br />
coastal plains, streams, canyons,<br />
and hills, including the 1,347-foot<br />
Valencia Peak. <strong>The</strong> best-known<br />
beach is Spooner’s Cove, across<br />
from the campground. Wildlife<br />
in the park includes black tailed<br />
deer and the black oystercatcher.<br />
We’ll take a 2 ½ mile round trip<br />
easy hike on the Bluff Trail where<br />
you’ll enjoy spectacular views <strong>of</strong><br />
the bluffs overlooking the ocean<br />
and experience the beauty <strong>of</strong> the<br />
spring flowers in bloom along the<br />
flat hiking trail.<br />
Hearst Castle
THE BEST OF THE SOUTHWEST TOUR:<br />
SANTA BARBARA REGION VISITS<br />
SCOTTSDALE & SEDONA, ARIZONA<br />
STORY BY JEANNE MCNAIR, EVENT PHOTOS BY DICK LANGE AND TED LIGHTHIZER<br />
Our annual January getaway<br />
began Friday, January 11 when<br />
33 people in 17 cars braved<br />
early morning temperatures<br />
in the 30s to meet in Moorpark prior to<br />
departure for <strong>Scottsdale</strong>, Arizona. <strong>The</strong> very<br />
cold weather had everyone appropriately<br />
bundled up for our drivers’ rendezvous.<br />
We had a smooth drive through L.A. and<br />
Palm Springs and really only hit some traffic<br />
as we headed into Old Town <strong>Scottsdale</strong> to<br />
the Hyatt Place, our residence for the next<br />
three days. We were joined in <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
by the Kallers, Brovskys, and Galloways to<br />
bring us to our complement <strong>of</strong> 39 people.<br />
Friday evening, after checking in and<br />
getting settled, we left the hotel as a group<br />
and walked to the lively Cien Agaves cantina<br />
(also located in Old Town) for our welcome<br />
dinner buffet. Everyone enjoyed a delicious<br />
dinner which included ceviche, enchiladas,<br />
tacos, and fresh guacamole. <strong>The</strong> restaurant<br />
provided us with our own room and bar,<br />
and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves<br />
while renewing old acquaintanceships and<br />
making new friends.<br />
We were all happy to welcome Kathleen<br />
& Bob Wulf, Joan & Liam Murphy, and<br />
Arlene & Doug Braun on their first multiday<br />
trip with the club.<br />
Saturday morning after a brief meeting<br />
in the lobby, we departed as a group for the<br />
beautiful red rock town <strong>of</strong> Sedona, about<br />
one and a half hours north <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scottsdale</strong>.<br />
Again we were blessed with clear, very cold<br />
weather as we began the climb to Sedona,<br />
which is situated at 4400 feet. As we gained<br />
elevation we saw many Saguaro cacti along<br />
the beautiful stark mountain passes. For<br />
a while it looked like we were headed into<br />
some serious weather with large, dark,<br />
billowing clouds overhead, but our luck<br />
held, and we arrived at the Enchantment<br />
Resort without any rain or snow.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Enchantment Resort is eight miles<br />
from the center <strong>of</strong> Sedona, nestled amongst<br />
the monolithic red rocks. It is truly a fivestar<br />
establishment, and we were treated to<br />
a lovely meal with a menu prepared and<br />
presented especially for our group. We all<br />
had beautiful views <strong>of</strong> the surrounding<br />
natural beauty.<br />
After lunch we were on our own to<br />
explore the many attractions within easy<br />
driving distance <strong>of</strong> the resort. Several<br />
cars headed first for the Chapel <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong><br />
Holy Cross, which is a beautiful edifice<br />
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overlooking the valley. <strong>The</strong> entire wall in<br />
the back <strong>of</strong> the altar is glass, providing a<br />
stunning and awe-inspiring view. This is<br />
a very spiritual place with its native style<br />
crèche and interesting modern Stations <strong>of</strong><br />
the Cross.<br />
Many others <strong>of</strong> the group went to the<br />
charming Tlaquepaque Shopping area<br />
with its many galleries, jewelry shops,<br />
and native artisans. Several other people<br />
departed for the quaint old town <strong>of</strong> Jerome,<br />
which is perched on a hillside with lots<br />
<strong>of</strong> art galleries and interesting stores. Of<br />
particular note is Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes,<br />
the largest dealer <strong>of</strong> such in the U.S. <strong>The</strong><br />
stunning array <strong>of</strong> kaleidoscopes ranged in<br />
price from under $100 to several thousand<br />
dollars.<br />
Another group headed for Montezuma’s<br />
Castle, a National Monument just south <strong>of</strong><br />
Sedona. We all admired the cliff dwellings<br />
constructed by the Sinagua culture in the<br />
1100s. It was originally thought that Aztecs<br />
built the cliff dwellings, hence the name<br />
Montezuma’s Castle.<br />
On Sunday morning, 31 <strong>of</strong> us gathered<br />
for a group picture before departing<br />
for Taliesen West, the winter home and<br />
workplace built by Frank Lloyd Wright,<br />
one <strong>of</strong> America’s greatest architects. We<br />
learned about many <strong>of</strong> Mr. Wright’s design<br />
techniques, such as narrow entrances<br />
with low ceilings which open into broad,<br />
inviting spaces. We saw his personal living<br />
quarters, his <strong>of</strong>fice and the campus that is<br />
a functioning school <strong>of</strong> architecture. We<br />
also learned <strong>of</strong> the many innovations Frank<br />
Lloyd Wright created (but didn’t patent),<br />
such as track lighting, indirect lighting,<br />
and the placement <strong>of</strong> seating to enhance<br />
acoustics in a room. It was a fascinating<br />
tour enjoyed by all.<br />
Sunday afternoon was free to enjoy<br />
the shopping and other attractions <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Scottsdale</strong>. Some <strong>of</strong> our members took the<br />
opportunity to tour the massive tents filled<br />
with classic cars being set up for the annual<br />
Barrett-Jackson car auction.<br />
For our final get-together, we one again<br />
walked as a group to the Arts District<br />
<strong>of</strong> Old Town to Café Forte for dinner.<br />
This charming bistro-style restaurant is<br />
normally closed on Sunday, but opened<br />
especially for our group. We had a delicious<br />
selection <strong>of</strong> appetizers, entrées and dessert<br />
to choose from, and the pleasure <strong>of</strong> the<br />
intimate atmosphere all to ourselves.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re was much interesting conversation,<br />
camaraderie, and laughter.<br />
Everyone agreed our trip to <strong>Scottsdale</strong><br />
and Sedona was fun and interesting, and a<br />
great way to usher in the new year. =<br />
Nellie Bly ,the largest kaleidoscope store in the U.S.<br />
Sedona’s Chapel <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Holy Cross<br />
Jeanne & John McNair, whose hard work made this great<br />
weekend adventure possible!
SANTA BARBARA REGION RALLY SCHOOL<br />
Saturday, April 20, 2013 • 10:00 a.m.<br />
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Schneider Autohaus<br />
2703 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105<br />
Join us for an introduction to rallying designed to prepare drivers and<br />
navigators for participation in Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) Road Rallies,<br />
the type <strong>of</strong> rally run throughout PCA Zone 8 and at Porsche Parades.<br />
We’ll begin with a classroom session for an hour or so followed by a short practice rally.<br />
We will end up at Max’s Restaurant in Santa Barbara for lunch and a critique.<br />
Participants will need note-taking materials and a watch<br />
that can be synchronized with a master timepiece.<br />
All participants must pre-register - contact Joe Schneider at<br />
autohaus@silcom.com<br />
Event cost only $5.00 per team.
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PORSCHE OIL LEAKS<br />
BY CHRIS ANDROPOULOS<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is a commonly accepted<br />
notion among car enthusiasts:<br />
“All Porsches leak oil.” Porsches<br />
are certainly capable <strong>of</strong> leaking<br />
oil, especially the older air-cooled cars.<br />
However, it is entirely possible to repair<br />
said oil leaks, get rid <strong>of</strong> the cardboard<br />
drip pad underneath your Porsche, and<br />
keep your local parking lots clean. In this<br />
month’s tech article, I will briefly explain<br />
the common causes <strong>of</strong> oil leaks and outline<br />
specific oil leaks and their respective<br />
repairs by Porsche model.<br />
What’s that on the floor?<br />
<strong>The</strong> number one cause <strong>of</strong> engine oil leaks<br />
is worn out gaskets and seals. Age and heat<br />
cycles take their toll on oil seals and gaskets,<br />
and they tend to harden and shrink. <strong>The</strong><br />
result will be an oil leak, and the severity<br />
<strong>of</strong> the leak depends on its location on the<br />
engine and whether there is oil pressure<br />
behind the leak.<br />
Oil can also leak past newer gaskets and<br />
seals due to improper installation and/<br />
or sealing surface preparation. Clean, flat<br />
sealing surfaces and proper gasket and seal<br />
preparation and installation technique are<br />
critical in keeping your engine and garage<br />
floor clean and dry. It can be expensive and<br />
time consuming to repair some oil leaks on<br />
Porsches, but it will help keep the underside<br />
<strong>of</strong> your car clean, and help to keep oil out <strong>of</strong><br />
our creeks and the ocean.<br />
<strong>The</strong> severity <strong>of</strong> oil leaks are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
overestimated based on the size <strong>of</strong> the oil<br />
stain on the ground underneath the car. A<br />
typical “drop” <strong>of</strong> engine oil can easily spread<br />
into a coin-sized spot, and several drops<br />
can form a pool <strong>of</strong> worrying size. While it<br />
is advisable to check the<br />
engine oil level if any oil<br />
leaks are noticed, it must<br />
be said that there are over<br />
35,000 “drops” in a typical<br />
quart <strong>of</strong> oil. An engine oil<br />
leak would therefore have<br />
to be sizable or long term<br />
to lower the engine oil level substantially.<br />
It is <strong>of</strong>ten assumed that one cannot<br />
switch to synthetic oil in an engine that has<br />
previously run only conventional motor<br />
oil because <strong>of</strong> the presumed danger <strong>of</strong> oil<br />
leaking from every engine orifice after the<br />
switch. This notion has been perpetuated<br />
over the years but is outdated. It is true that<br />
early formulations <strong>of</strong> some synthetic oils<br />
were not compatible with some original<br />
oil seal material, but the vast majority <strong>of</strong><br />
older engines have either been rebuilt with<br />
newer-style seals that are compatible with<br />
synthetic oil, or at least have had most <strong>of</strong><br />
the leak-prone seals replaced.<br />
<strong>The</strong> number one cause <strong>of</strong> engine oil leaks<br />
is worn out gaskets and seals.<br />
Synthetic or semi-synthetic oils are<br />
perfectly acceptable for early Porsche<br />
engines, and are <strong>of</strong>ten superior to<br />
conventional oils. It is important to select<br />
the correct weight <strong>of</strong> oil (15W-50 or 20W-<br />
50 in our mild climate for air-cooled<br />
engines and for 924/944/968/928, 0W-<br />
40, or 5W-40 for newer Porsches) and be<br />
sure that the oil contains enough anti-wear<br />
additives.<br />
356/912/914<br />
<strong>The</strong> original Porsche flat-4 engine and<br />
its VW-based cousin in the 914 have<br />
the dubious distinction <strong>of</strong> establishing<br />
Porsche’s reputation <strong>of</strong> being “road oilers,”<br />
but this is unfair. <strong>The</strong>se engines are a<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> 45 years old, and many <strong>of</strong><br />
the leaking examples are simply due to<br />
gasket and seal age. Most <strong>of</strong> these cars are<br />
no longer driven daily, and engines that<br />
sit more <strong>of</strong>ten than they are run are much<br />
more likely to have gaskets harden and leak<br />
prematurely.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> these engines have been<br />
rebuilt at least once by now, and possibly<br />
several times. Repeated disassembly and<br />
reassembly can take its toll on sealing<br />
surfaces and sheet metal parts, and<br />
improper repair work can result in leaks.<br />
<strong>The</strong> sheet metal oil sump plate is the<br />
source <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the most persistent<br />
356/912 engine oil leaks. This part is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
warped and distorted from dozens <strong>of</strong><br />
removals and reinstallations, and perhaps<br />
an over-tightening <strong>of</strong> the fastening nuts<br />
along the way. It is recommended to use<br />
nylon locking nuts and thread sealant on<br />
the portion <strong>of</strong> each mounting stud where it<br />
threads into the engine case. We also <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
find one <strong>of</strong> the sump gaskets missing (there<br />
are two) or out <strong>of</strong> order.<br />
<strong>The</strong> pushrod tube seals are another<br />
common oil leak spot on these engines.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se seals can leak when the engine is not<br />
running as they are at the bottom <strong>of</strong> the<br />
engine. Common leaks when the engine<br />
is running include valve cover gaskets, oil<br />
filter housing lines, and the fuel pump and<br />
tachometer drive seals.<br />
911 1965-89<br />
<strong>The</strong> air-cooled 911 engines are more<br />
complex than their 4-cylinder forebears,<br />
and therefore have more places for oil to<br />
escape. A relatively common and sudden<br />
leak is from the oil pressure switch at the<br />
rear <strong>of</strong> the engine (towards the front <strong>of</strong> the<br />
car). <strong>The</strong> switch can suddenly burst, and the<br />
resultant oil pressure leak can quickly drip<br />
onto the exhaust and cause smoking and
the remote possibility <strong>of</strong> fire. <strong>The</strong> O-ring<br />
for the in-engine oil cooler thermostat<br />
is adjacent to the oil pressure switch and<br />
can cause a similar, if less sudden, leak.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se items are usually replaced at the<br />
same time. This is a relatively easy repair in<br />
early carbureted engines and in the ‘80s 3.2<br />
Carrera engines, but is almost impossible<br />
without engine removal in the interim CIS<br />
‘74-’83 cars!<br />
Other common 911 oil leaks include<br />
valve cover and timing cover gaskets,<br />
rocker arm shafts, oil return tubes, the<br />
intermediate shaft O-ring on the front <strong>of</strong><br />
the engine, the #8 main bearing (engine<br />
disassembly is necessary to permanently<br />
repair), and front and rear crankshaft<br />
seals. <strong>The</strong> external oil lines that run to the<br />
external oil cooler can also leak where the<br />
rubber hose section is crimped to the metal<br />
hose ends.<br />
944/968/928<br />
Porsche’s front engine, water-cooled<br />
sports cars should have all <strong>of</strong> the front<br />
engine seals renewed whenever the<br />
timing belt is replaced. When the timing<br />
belt is removed and reinstalled, the front<br />
crankshaft and camshaft seals are disturbed<br />
and will <strong>of</strong>ten leak thereafter if not replaced.<br />
Oil pan gasket leaks and camshaft housing/<br />
valve cover gasket leaks are also common<br />
on these engines.<br />
964/993<br />
<strong>The</strong> 964 and 993 <strong>of</strong> the 1990s share the<br />
same basic engine design with earlier aircooled<br />
911s, but with many detail changes.<br />
<strong>The</strong>refore, they are capable <strong>of</strong> their own<br />
unique oil leaks. <strong>The</strong> magnesium valve<br />
covers <strong>of</strong> the 964 are prone to warpage,<br />
causing oil leaks that are only repairable by<br />
valve cover replacement. <strong>The</strong> 993 switched<br />
to plastic valve covers and timing covers.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se can also warp, but oil leaks from<br />
these are more <strong>of</strong>ten due to hardening <strong>of</strong><br />
the rubber pr<strong>of</strong>ile gaskets from age and<br />
heat. Improper installation <strong>of</strong> 993 valve<br />
covers will guarantee repeated oil leaks.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 964 and 993 engine design eliminated<br />
the internal oil cooler and the separate<br />
oil pressure switch <strong>of</strong> the earlier engines<br />
and their respective potential oil leaks.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se late air-cooled engines are prone to<br />
oil leakage from the engine case throughbolts.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se bolts not only help to hold the<br />
engine case together, but they also provide<br />
an oil return passage through the case. <strong>The</strong><br />
O-ring seals at either end <strong>of</strong> each bolt can<br />
leak, and engine disassembly is necessary<br />
to remove and replace these O-rings.<br />
Water-cooled 911/Boxster/Cayman:<br />
Porsche’s water-cooled sports cars do not<br />
have quite as many places from which oil<br />
may leak as their air-cooled predecessors.<br />
<strong>The</strong> most notorious leaks on early Boxster<br />
and 996 engines are from the rear crankshaft<br />
seal (also known as the rear main seal).<br />
When these engines were new, variances<br />
in manufacturing tolerances meant that<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> the crankshaft was not always<br />
perfectly concentric within its bore in the<br />
engine case. Oil would continually leak<br />
past the rear crankshaft seal, even if the seal<br />
was replaced. Porsche replaced a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> engines under warranty for this issue,<br />
and the vast majority <strong>of</strong> these defective<br />
engines are now out <strong>of</strong> circulation. Porsche<br />
also redesigned the rear crankshaft seal<br />
several times, and revised its installation<br />
Boxster Rear Main Seal<br />
procedure. Rear main seal replacement<br />
on these engines requires a special tool<br />
to check crankshaft concentricity in the<br />
bore (the engine needs replacement if this<br />
precision tool does not fit), and another<br />
special installation tool.<br />
Another common early 986/996 engine<br />
oil leak is from the spark plug tube O-rings.<br />
This oil leak is <strong>of</strong>ten mistaken for valve<br />
cover gasket leaks (the valve covers actually<br />
use special sealant instead <strong>of</strong> a gasket and<br />
rarely leak). Plastic tubes with O-rings<br />
on each end seal each <strong>of</strong> the spark plug<br />
bores in the valve cover and cylinder head.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se O-rings harden with age and leak<br />
oil, <strong>of</strong>ten onto the exhaust, if the leak gets<br />
bad enough. My shop generally replaces<br />
the spark plug tube O-rings with each<br />
spark plug replacement as a preventative<br />
measure. Porsche eliminated these O-rings<br />
in 2002 on the 996 and in 2003 for the 986<br />
Boxster and made the spark plug tubes<br />
integral to the valve covers.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 997 GT3 engines can have their<br />
own unique rear main seal issue, despite<br />
the engine case being related to the earlier<br />
air-cooled engines. Porsche determined<br />
that they could gain a whopping three<br />
horsepower at high engine speeds if the rear<br />
crankshaft seal was installed backwards<br />
compared with traditional orientation, due<br />
to more efficient air scavenging from the<br />
crankcase. Unfortunately, the backwards<br />
crankshaft seal will only effectively do its<br />
job when the engine is running and the<br />
crankcase vacuum is holding the sealing lip<br />
in place. Oil can seep past this seal when<br />
the engine sits without being run for a<br />
period. Porsche has replaced many <strong>of</strong> these<br />
seals under warranty, <strong>of</strong>ten to no avail. Not<br />
all 997 GT3s exhibit this symptom, but<br />
the only permanent repair besides driving<br />
your GT3 every day is to f<strong>org</strong>o three HP<br />
at the top end and install a rear crankshaft<br />
seal from the 997 Turbo, which is installed<br />
facing the “correct” way.<br />
Finally, the Cayenne and Panamera<br />
engines are largely free <strong>of</strong> oil leaks so far,<br />
with early Cayenne V8s being known more<br />
for coolant leaks from plastic valley pipes<br />
and water pumps. <strong>The</strong> valve cover gaskets<br />
can leak oil, and the Turbo models can<br />
“sweat” oil from the breather connection on<br />
the bank one turbocharger, which Porsche<br />
says is normal. Who says that all Porsches<br />
leak oil? =<br />
Chris Andropoulos is the Service Manager<br />
and a technician at Schneider Autohaus in<br />
Santa Barbara (a Der Auspuff advertiser).<br />
Chris is a lifelong Porsche “nut” and is<br />
fascinated with and knowledgeable about<br />
all Porsches, from 356s to the latest GT3s.<br />
When he’s not racing his daily-driven 944<br />
Turbo at PCA and POC track events, he can<br />
be found enjoying the beaches, ocean,<br />
and mountains <strong>of</strong> beautiful Santa Barbara.
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Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca<br />
Progressive Dinner<br />
Pre-Concours Detail Clinic at Lavaggio<br />
Camarillo Autocross<br />
Luncheon Tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Getty Museum<br />
37th Annual Concours d’Elegance<br />
Van Nuys Airport Tour <strong>of</strong> Firefighting Air Fleet<br />
Some dates tentative.<br />
For everything SBR - event updates,<br />
activity fliers, membership information,<br />
name badge order forms, ‘Der Auspuff’<br />
online, event photos, and much more, visit<br />
our website.<br />
www.pcasb.<strong>org</strong>
Zone 8 Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events at: http://zone8.pca.<strong>org</strong>/calendar.php<br />
For details on any listed Zone 8 event visit the sponsoring region’s website<br />
Zone 8 Representative<br />
Tom Brown<br />
zonerep@zone8.<strong>org</strong><br />
Chief Driving Instructor<br />
Scott Mann<br />
scott@renegadehybrids.com<br />
Concours Chair<br />
Joe Nedza<br />
jcnedza@aol.com<br />
Time Trial/DE Chair<br />
Dave Hockett<br />
davndirc@yahoo.com<br />
Webmaster<br />
Ken Short<br />
webmaster@zone8.<strong>org</strong><br />
Rules Chair<br />
Russell Shon<br />
rules@zone8.<strong>org</strong><br />
Zone 8 Staff<br />
Autocross Chair<br />
David Witteried<br />
dwitteried@hotmail.com<br />
Club Race Coordinator<br />
Vince Knauf<br />
vvvince@aol.com<br />
Rally Chair<br />
Revere Jones<br />
Zone8rallychair@aol.com<br />
Secretary<br />
Skip Carter<br />
skipcarter@pobox.com<br />
Treasurer<br />
Linda Cobarrubias<br />
MS993@aol.com<br />
PCA Zone 8<br />
www.zone8.<strong>org</strong><br />
Arizona<br />
az.pca.<strong>org</strong><br />
CA Central Coast<br />
ccc.pca.<strong>org</strong><br />
California Inland<br />
cai.pca.<strong>org</strong><br />
Golden Empire<br />
gem.pca.<strong>org</strong><br />
Grand Prix<br />
gpx.pca.<strong>org</strong><br />
Las Vegas<br />
www.lvrpca.<strong>org</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> Zone 8 Page<br />
Zone 8 Region Websites<br />
Los Angeles<br />
www.pcala.com<br />
Orange County<br />
pcaocr.<strong>org</strong><br />
Riverside<br />
www.riversidepca.<strong>org</strong><br />
Santa Barbara<br />
www.pcasb.<strong>org</strong><br />
San Diego<br />
www.pcasdr.<strong>org</strong><br />
San Gabriel<br />
vista.pca.<strong>org</strong>/sgb<br />
Southern Arizona<br />
saz.pca.<strong>org</strong><br />
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SBR Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Meeting<br />
January 9, 2013 - 6:30 p.m.<br />
Ameci’s Restaurant, Thousand Oaks<br />
MINUTES RECORDED BY DICK LANGE<br />
<strong>The</strong> January dinner board meeting was<br />
held at Ameci’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant<br />
in Thousand Oaks. Present were: Nick<br />
Liakas, Ted Lighthizer, Steve Kaller, John<br />
Alfenito, Michael Brovsky, James Oldham,<br />
James Edwards, Doreen Pankow, Brian<br />
& Linda Rubino, Mike Pomerantz, Barry<br />
Weinstein, Chet & Joan Yabitsu, John &<br />
Jeanne McNair, Steve Doll and Dick Lange.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following reports and discussions<br />
were presented:<br />
Secretary: <strong>The</strong> November 2012 board<br />
meeting (there was no December 2012<br />
meeting) minutes were approved as<br />
submitted.<br />
Vice President: No report.<br />
Treasurer: Steve Kaller reported on the<br />
following financial statements for 2012<br />
year-end: (1) ending balance sheet, (2)<br />
balance sheet previous year comparison,<br />
(3) pr<strong>of</strong>it & loss, and (4) pr<strong>of</strong>it & loss<br />
previous year comparison.<br />
Membership: During the month <strong>of</strong><br />
December, 6 new members joined our<br />
region and membership stood at 696 at<br />
yearend. December’s membership is the<br />
same as last month’s.<br />
Activities: <strong>The</strong> following events are still<br />
open and available for participation – <strong>Best</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Southwest</strong> to <strong>Scottsdale</strong> and Sedona<br />
(January 11-14); Back Roads Dinner Drive<br />
to <strong>The</strong> Palms Restaurant (February 16);<br />
Rusnak Westlake/Porsche Service Clinic<br />
(February 23); Murder Mystery Luncheon<br />
Train Ride (March 16). Fliers were posted<br />
in the December 2012 and January 2013<br />
Der Auspuff.<br />
Editor: No report.<br />
Distribution: <strong>The</strong> January 2013 issue<br />
was mailed out on January 2, 2013 at a cost<br />
<strong>of</strong> $325 for 716 copies. This left a balance <strong>of</strong><br />
$918 in the postage account which should<br />
cover February and March mailings.<br />
Advertising: Ted Lighthizer has<br />
successfully transitioned the books and<br />
records from Don & Linda Kuckenbaker,<br />
and invoiced our current advertisers for<br />
their 2013 ads. In addition he is following<br />
up on several new leads.<br />
Goodie Store: Total sales through<br />
January 5, 2013 are $1032 including home<br />
Holiday sales <strong>of</strong> $818. <strong>The</strong> Goodie Store<br />
donated $199 worth <strong>of</strong> merchandise to<br />
the Holiday Brunch. Board approved $138<br />
reimbursement for previous purchases.<br />
Insurance: Certificates <strong>of</strong> Liability<br />
have been requested, filed and sent out to<br />
event coordinators for January (<strong>Best</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Southwest</strong> to <strong>Scottsdale</strong> and Sedona)<br />
and R.U.F.’s trip to the Ellwood Butterfly<br />
Preserve.<br />
Rally: No report.<br />
Concours: No report.<br />
Autocross: No report.<br />
Archives: No report.<br />
Webmaster: <strong>The</strong> contacts page was<br />
updated with our latest board members<br />
and the new chair positions. Additional<br />
updates were made to the Calendar page<br />
for the upcoming events.<br />
Safety: No report.<br />
P.M.S.: No report.<br />
R.U.F.: On January 17, R.U.F. will have its<br />
first outing <strong>of</strong> the year to visit the Goleta<br />
Butterfly Grove. February’s trip is in the<br />
planning stage.<br />
50th Anniversary: No report.<br />
Public Relations: No report.<br />
Past President: <strong>The</strong> current and past<br />
president met with representatives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Santa Barbara Auto Group to discuss their<br />
support <strong>of</strong> our club in 2013. Details are<br />
being finalized.<br />
President: <strong>The</strong> Holiday Brunch was<br />
sold out, and we have had lots <strong>of</strong> requests<br />
to return to the same location in 2013.<br />
All our members brought toys to the<br />
brunch, which were delivered to the Unity<br />
Shoppe on December 18th. We also raised<br />
an additional $1600 for our charity, the<br />
Special Olympics, from both the raffle and<br />
the auction, bringing our total contribution<br />
to $2550. <strong>The</strong> total will be split between the<br />
Ventura Chapter and the Santa Barbara<br />
Chapter.<br />
Old Business:<br />
<strong>The</strong> following Chairperson appointments<br />
were approved by the Board:<br />
Advertising – Ted Lighthizer<br />
Concours – Robert Watt<br />
Public Affairs – Nicolas Liakas<br />
P.M.S. – Volunteer being sought<br />
New Business:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board approved a deposit <strong>of</strong> $500<br />
to secure the La Cumbré Country club<br />
for our 2013 Holiday Party to be held on<br />
December 15th. <strong>The</strong> next Board meeting<br />
is scheduled for March 13, 6:30 p.m. at<br />
Ameci’s Restaurant in Thousand Oaks.<br />
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
<strong>The</strong> Goodie Store<br />
CASH OR<br />
CHECKS ONLY.<br />
SORRY, NO<br />
CREDIT<br />
CARDS.<br />
Support <strong>The</strong> Club.<br />
Shop <strong>The</strong> Goodie Store!
58TH ANNUAL PCA PORSCHE PARADE<br />
2013<br />
JUNE 23–29<br />
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN<br />
TOURS<br />
CONCOURS, RALLIES,<br />
AUTO CROSS, TECH QUIZ<br />
GREAT FOOD<br />
NEW FRIENDS<br />
JOIN US FOR A WEEK FULL OF PORSCHE FUN<br />
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 12TH<br />
GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT & SPA<br />
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FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION - VISIT<br />
PARADE2013.PCA.ORG
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DIRECTORY<br />
American Global Standards ...........14<br />
Aswell Trophy ...............................14<br />
Automotion .................................IBC<br />
Paul Bancr<strong>of</strong>t Ro<strong>of</strong>ing ....................14<br />
Gary Betz Enterprises ......................8<br />
Walt Branscome, SBAG ...................8<br />
California Tire Company ...................8<br />
Bob Campbell’s 356 Services ........10<br />
Joseph Carastro, D.M.D., M.S. .......14<br />
Coachcraft ....................................10<br />
Courtesy Body Shop ........................8<br />
Stephen F. Doll ..............................10<br />
DSR Audio ......................................6<br />
Steven Z. Freeman, CPA ................14<br />
Lynn Kuchera, Troop Real Estate .....14<br />
Los Angeles Dismantler .................10<br />
NAI Capital ...................................10<br />
Neil McAuliffe ..............................25<br />
MKS Performance .........................14<br />
North Hollywood Speedometer ........6<br />
RS Enterprises ..............................14<br />
Rusnak Westlake Porsche ............ IFC<br />
Ge<strong>org</strong>e Rasher ................................6<br />
Santa Barbara Auto Group .............BC<br />
Schneider Autohaus ........................6<br />
Strauss Law Group ..........................8<br />
TC’s Garage ..................................10<br />
PCA/SBR Classifieds<br />
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1991 964 911 CARRERA 2 TARGA – FOR SALE<br />
One (family) owner since new, Grand Prix White/Black Int, 38k mi, 6-speed manual, All-Leather Seats, Cruise Control, Air, Blaupunkt<br />
AM/FM/CD w/ aux input, new Michelins, battery keeper, Schneider Autohaus maintained. All service records + original window<br />
sticker available. $26,600. kmkahn@cox.net 805-689-2686. (1/13)<br />
2008 PORSCHE CARRERA S – FOR SALE<br />
One owner, always garaged at home and at work, never raced or tracked. Fantastic condition! 6-speed manual, Carrara White,<br />
black leather interior, Power/Heated seat packages, BOSE high-end audio package, 19” wheels with brand new Michelins, 50K miles<br />
driven and service up-to-date to 60K. Price: $49,900. Jeff Parkhurst 805-479-1304 (01/13)<br />
996 HARNESS BAR AND SHORT SHIFTER KIT – FOR SALE<br />
Sparco 996 Harness Bar, Silver, model 30004S, complete with all hardware and instructions. Almost new condition except for small<br />
scratch on “Sparco” label. New $449, selling for $349 + shipping.<br />
Factory short shifter lever and console assembly, part number 986.424.010.03. $250 + shipping.<br />
Contact David at dcverde@cox.net or (805) 963-5848. (12/12)<br />
1997 CARRERA 4S – FOR SALE<br />
Red with Black interior. Engine rebuilt top and bottom by Jason Duarte (805-643-1041). Very clean. Beautiful. Runs great. New<br />
front tires. New battery. 141,000 miles. $41,000. PCA member. Dave (805) 338-0508 or dlcunningham1@adelphia.net (11/12)<br />
PORSCHE PARTS – FOR SALE<br />
Four wheel lug locks with key. 996 programmable key (2 button, will need new blade). Standard 996 tool kit. Plastic 996 front<br />
radiator fan surround. 996/Boxster+ black floor mats, set <strong>of</strong> four. Late model 996+ car jack with foam surround. Also, bra for 356.<br />
For info, pics, prices, contact Rich at (818) 324-3457 or titleitrich@yahoo.com (10/12)<br />
WHEELS, AND MORE – FOR SALE<br />
Four used 996 Turbo rims (8/18 front, 11/18 rear) hollow spoke. $1400, or best <strong>of</strong>fer. Two used 997S rear rims (11/19). $400, or best<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer. Also, new 997 Turbo lip spoiler, black $100. Call Bobby at (805) 708-3855 or rsdiaz@silcom.com (10/12)<br />
WANT TO BUY – USED SPORT SEAT<br />
Looking for a used, driver’s-side Sport Seat to use in early Porsche 911/912. Contact Peter Raftery at (805) 339-0441 or<br />
rafterys@dock.net (10/12)<br />
1979 911SC TARGA – FOR SALE<br />
White exterior with black interior. Seats were covered for protection. Upgraded A/C, upgraded chain tensioners, added oil cooler<br />
under right fender for additional cooling. Original paint, clean, no rust, excellent condition. Runs great. 147,000 miles. $23,000.<br />
Call Merle (760) 952-1108. (06/12)<br />
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