The November NNJR Tech event was held at Precision Motorsports Racing in Califon, NJ. It was attended by about 30 members. The event was organized by Andy Gisonna and Knute Hancock. Will DiGiovanni hosted the event and is well qualified as a member of Porsche Club America’s National Tech Committee for Boxsters and Caymans. Will has extensive knowledge on liquid cooled Porsches and is willing to share what he knows with our members. You can read his replies to technical questions in the PCA national Porsche Panorama magazine in the Tech Q & A section. He is also well known to our members. He makes it to many of our DE events, but between actual driving, he is usually running around helping

people with their cars, whether it be upgrades, repairs, or just good ole’ advice. If you have questions about your Porsche, these Tech Sessions are a great way to find out technical information, routine maintenance tips, how to tips, and how or when to make improvements or upgrade your Porsche. Sandwiches, chips and soft drinks were provided.
Will opened the Tech Session by talking about a 3L engine from a 93 Porsche 968 Club Sport that was mounted on an engine stand. It made a good prop for the day’s discussion. Will looks very comfortable around Porsche engines and as I said before, is very willing to share what he knows about Porsches. The discussion was very interesting as usual and varied from exhaust pipe sizing, anti seize compounds (such as Cu800 and their uses), to proper coolants and the proper mixing with distilled water or DI water (not tap water). Water Wetter was also discussed as an additive to coolant to reduce the coolant temperature.
During questions someone asked about getting into the Boxster engine compartment. Will said, “bring the car around.” We all moved outside for the demonstration. Mid engine cars have the engine in the right place for everything but access. As the roof assembly and rear window on the Boxster was dismantled and the clip points were exposed, Will pointed out the drainage areas that need to be inspected and cleaned out to insure they are not clogged and also pointed out the drainage points across the bottom of the front windshield that should be inspected and cleaned if necessary. Then the rest of the assembly was moved out of the way or unclipped where appropriate and the engine cover was removed to expose the engine compartment. A few things were pointed out in the engine compartment like the air box, the infamous power steering line that runs over the engine, the plenum and other items. It’s a Porsche engine, it’s a beautiful thing. It seems to me to be one of those things that get easier each time you perform the operation. Of course after you get in to the engine compartment you have to close it up. This was a test for the owner. This is where you find out if you were paying attention when it was opened up.
These technical sessions are an excellent way to meet with friends and get technical information for your Porsche. If you were able to make it, good choice; if not, come to one of the next NNJR Tech Events and spend a few hours finding out more about your Porsche with other enthusiasts that get the whole car thing.