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Porsche 911 SC (1978-1983) repair manuals
Find the best Porsche 911 SC (1978-1983) repair manuals here. Detailed step-by-step guides for easy DIY service and repairs on Porsche sports cars.
Clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
Porsche 911 SC - Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet (1978-1983) (USA) - Bentley Service Manual
Bentley Service Manual covering in great detail maintenance and repair of the Porsche 911 SC - Coupé, Targa and Cabriolet.
Gasoline engines: 6 cylinders - 3.0 litre (930/04, 930/07 and 930/16).
Gearbox (removal and installation): 915 (clutch with cable command).
Model years: 1978-1983.
This American Bentley repair manual for the Porsche 911 SC Super Carrera sports cars provides detailed instructions for work on the engines (mechanical part, distribution, valves, ignition, starter, alternator) and cooling system.
Covers also the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), suspension, brakes, steering, fuel system, exhaust, electrical system, interior, doors, central locking and air conditioning.
- Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
- Complete with adjustment data, torque wrench settings, OBD fault codes and wiring diagrams.
- This is the most comprehensive workshop manual available for these cars.
Product details
Details: | 704 pages, 28.5 x 22 x 4.6 cm / 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.81 in, hardback |
Illustrations: | 1093 photos and drawings |
Publisher: | Bentley Publishers (USA, 2012) |
Series: | Bentley Service Manual |
ISBN: | 9780837617053 |
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Porsche 911 SC : The Essential Companion (2nd Edition) (The Essential Companion)
This book about the Porsche 911SC is the second of a planned six covering a range of Porsche models. It carries on the tradition established with the author's first Porsche 911 book (Robert Bentley) which covered the 964 series.
It contains absolutely everything a 911SC owner needs to know. Every model and version is included. Engines, transmissions, suspension and how to improve the performance are covered as well as the fixes for common problems.
This book really is the essential companion for the 911SC owner or would-be owner. No need to ask questions online anymore, the answers are all here.

This book features:
- Complete historical review of the entire 911SC series
- How to identify and authenticate a 911SC
- What to look for when purchasing
- How to service the 911SC
- Description of engine and CIS fuel injection
- Description of transmission, running gear, wheel and tyres
- Complete explanation of all installed electrical systems
- How to troubleshoot and repair the 911SC
- How to improve the performance of the 911SC
- Complete historical review of the 911SC on and off the race track.
Product details
Author: | Adrian Streather |
Details: | 432 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | numerous b&w photos and drawings |
Publisher: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016) |
Series: | The Essential Companion |
ISBN: | 9781845849559 |
Porsche 911 SC : Experiences & illustrated practical advice from one man's home restoration
Have you longed to restore a classic Porsche 911, but were either overwhelmed by the scale of the task, or simply unsure of what was involved?
This unique publication brings that experience to life, covering every detail of the loving restoration of a very special 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa Sport. The car was originally a special order model for Sir Cliff Richard.
With the assistance of official Porsche illustrations and Porsche part numbers, the reader is led through the painstaking record of this journey by an enthusiast with an eye for detail and a determination to bring this car back to its former glory.
High-quality images and drawings add a further unique perspective to each of the projects undertaken, showing that restoration of these sought-after cars is completely possible for a dedicated enthusiast.
Features:
- Colour coded official Porsche Illustrations, made relevant to specific projects
- High quality colour images, covering every project undertaken
- A wide variety of projects undertaken - both cosmetic and mechanical
- An analysis of parts, tools and costs for every project
- Tips and unique insights
- Troubleshooting
- Explanations of the reasons for undertaking different projects
- Intuitive ordering of projects, demonstrating how the car was restored
- Relevant to both the novice and professional mechanic.
Product details
Author: | Andrew Clusker |
Details: | 288 pages, 26 x 26 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 10.25 x 0.75 in, hardback |
Illustrations: | 567 colour photos |
Publisher: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2021) |
ISBN: | 9781787114531 |
Handbuch Porsche 911 SC - Alle Varianten (1978-1983)
In this guide for all enthusiastic 911 owners and lovers, author and Porsche expert Adrian Streather describes the technology of the 911 SC Coupé, Targa and Cabriolet, which was produced from 1978 to 1983.
Extremely instructive text explains in detail the areas of engine and injection system, transmission and electrical system as well as interior and controls.
German edition of the Veloce book "Porsche 911 SC: The Essential Companion".

Product details
Author: | Adrian Streather |
Details: | 372 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | 1180 b&w photos and drawings |
Publisher: | Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2011) |
ISBN: | 9783868521023 |
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