CAR WIZARD fixed this '82 Porsche 911SC for $1700. He saved the owner tons of money! 

Lol that opening bit had me in stitches.

I love how Mrs Wizard cuts right to the chase. I'm also glad Car Wizard didn't throw his back out in the intro. 😅

Okay i got caught offguard but the intro is hilarious!😂

I sure miss mine. Bought it in '86 w/ 14K miles. Sold it in 2015 w/ 195K miles. Loved, loved, loved it. What a joy to drive.

Bravo for your honesty and kindness to your customers. Be the good you want to see in the world! 👏👏👏

You Kansas folks have a treasure. A mechanic who is knowledgeable and ethical.

LOVE the intro! And Mrs. Wizard fly by, "You really look stupid" LOL

I'm 6-4 and when I was 19 spent 3 hours in the back of a 1982 911SC that belonged to a my best friend's mother. I went with her to visit him one weekend at boarding school. On the way up I rode in the passenger seat, but he came back with us so I rode in the back seat the whole way back. I had to sit sideways, but it wasn't bad and I fell asleep listening to the sound of that sweet engine.

The Wizard is getting more and more comfortable as each week passes in front of the camera. Last week he was compared to a condom and rolled with the joke like a pro.

You're gonna need more than orthopedic shoes and arthritis cream tomorrow morning after that intro!

I owned a similar car. A 911 SC 3.0 -82 in dark blue metallic. I had the original whale tail spoiler, but I notice that the front spoiler is missing on Wizards car. It's very important to have both spoilers or none, for aerodynamic stability.

"No hanky panky back here." Next sound you hear is a Zipper. ☺️

I loved having a 944. I need to get another. I hated telling people I drove a Porsche because they assume you are a wealthy snob. I was like dude, your new civic cost 4 times what I paid for my car.

I just pissed myself, excellent. Monty Python's Ministry of Silly Walks, excellent start 🤣🤣🤣

I'm Digging the Disco .. Overlander in the back.... hopefully a future walk around.

Wizard, you are a saint. Many garages gouge Porsche owners. Nice to know there are professionals like yourself that are not greedy. It's still not cheap but it's a fair price.

"...you look really stupid." I think that speaks volumes about Hoovie. 🤣

Wizard, the 3.0 SC only has two cams. Also these cars always leak oil. When you take the valve covers check the head studs.

The Wizard has become elite content! Very professional yet not overly done! I love these old 80's air cooled 911s. I was born in '82 so this one really caught my eye.

Not only did you get the job Wizard, you got a customer for life, nice work

One of my few aspirations in life is to hear Car Wizard refer to one of my cars as "very nice" I don't dare hope for "immaculate" as I'm a realistic person

i could see the fear in the wizard eyes waiting for that zipper to break!

No German automobile manufacturer would add that headliner zipper these days. Instead, you'd need to add 5 hours of labor to R&R the headliner, every time you needed to work on the sunroof.

8:55 The reenactment of their honeymoon spoken word for word. :D

I like that this old cars are made to be serviced and they did not try to hide access points, but they were proud of them.

Hey Wizard, the 911's whale tail is called "Frittentheke" over here in Germany which kind of means a desk where you have your fish and chips with Ketchup.

I’d hope a valve adjustment was done too. If the covers are leaking that may have been neglected already.

Wizard is all about the comfy seats 😆

The 911SC was certainly available with factory fitted whale-tail. We picked up a new guards red 911SC targa from the Stuttgart factory in March ‘78 (ordered it through Porsche dealer in Australia) and it came with a factory all-black rear spoiler. I guess it was chosen from amongst the factory options list. It wasn’t identical to the 930 Turbo whale-tail at the time but was similar in shape and size.

Watching this early in the morning Western Australian Time, I laughed out loud so much from that intro I nearly woke the neighborhood. Mrs Wizard's reaction is priceless.

Another Great Video Mr. & Mrs. Wizard. I for one Also am Enjoying the Yacht series. You have a Great Channel loaded with Info & Advice... Thank You

Beautiful car. I love those 4 post lifts. I admire your honesty and your straight forward approach to things Wizard. I wish you continued success.

I like how your car show is a car show yet more details on mechanical stuff really cool to see from your point of view

I need to get a "Flat Six Club" sticker for my Corvair!😂

"What's the smallest backseat you've ever ridden in?" An early 90's Dodge Stealth. Had no room at all back there, knees tucked into my chest. But, it was college so as long as it was a ride, it didn't matter the space. Luckily it wasn't a far drive and after that, the bus really didn't seem that bad. VT247

Nice intro😂😂 In 1972 I had the privilege of roadtesting a 2.7 911 carerra Ducktail. Yes the original version of this model came with a short stubby almost vertical tail hence the nickname. What a car..my then boss went on to buy one and he used to let me have it for the odd weekend.....I almost lived in it for those two days....memories I will never forget. He sold it in 1976 to a friend for £4750!!!

You could see the concern on wizards face when his wife was zipping the headliner 🤣

I am a Porsche enthusiast, currently with numbers 5 and 6 ('77 911RSR and 971 Panamera E-Hybrid) but I just cannot love that Heinz Tomato Soup colour.

I had a 1986 Porsche Carrera when I was young just could not drive 55 eventually had to sell it cheap for 20k (bought it for 36k) before the cop threw me to prison for speeding over 100s (almost at one time). I enjoyed that car so much! You are one honest and competent technician that is difficult to find these days! Keep it up!

Loved the start, made me laugh, especially Mrs Wizard’s comment. Love air cooled 911’s. As a retired Audi tech and working on a number of 911’s when you had trunk lid up I said perfect “ no AC” , then you mentioned about the AC, I didn’t see a compressor ( usually R/ side) and the condenser would be mounted under trunk lid.

Wow a car company that thought ahead on how to have an access to repair something.

the wheels and the chunky tires look so nice

my fav 911 of all times in the red.....I must have one before I die...82 or 83 model is my fav of all time.

It would probably have been a good idea to replace both sunroof cables on a 39 year old car. When they were in warranty we would only replace one cable but after this much time you already have it apart and there is almost no extra labor. You are right about it being a common problem. We replaced hundreds of them on Porsche and bmw

That spoiler was a factory option. Looks-wise it's pretty similar to the then-current turbo-spoiler, although I think the turbo's was a bit meatier. IIRC the turbo had a thicker rubber lip and it had a boxy "base" linking the wing to the hood. I think that "box"-design was needed on later turbo models, to make room for the intercooler that was sitting on top of the engine.

I always thought the Porsche Slant Nose cars were so beautiful back in the day....heck even in this day they are still sweet cars 😎

A former father in-law has this one from ‘77 in an original factory wide body in baby blue. He’s loyal to his baby for over 35 years now, although he remarried 5 times in the meantime. The car is immaculate and maintained by the same mechanic since he bought her. He drives the car for a day every week for 35 years now, and he knows what he’s doing. In the nineties we raced from Amsterdam to Bruxelles under 90 minutes. Love that car.

@CarWizard I'm a "car guy" and I'm consistently impressed with not just your textbook knowledge, but you ACTUALLY WORK ON these amazing machines!! You rock man.

Hey Wizard & Mrs Wizard, great intro, the best part is Mrs Wizard walking past & saying, "you look pretty stupid" Great video & great Porsche!!! 👍👍🤪🥴

Your Weezard intros are sending meee!🤣 And this Porsche is like my 80s teen dream come true.🎁 ETA: Seriously, seeing so many YTers w/the Bendpaks now, I assume the cars on the top lifts are leak-free...?

Please keep in mind that the oil leak near the oil cooler can also be the either the thermostat on top of the engine, the oil pressure switch, the gasket of the crankcase breather or the temp sensor. They are all in the same vicinity near the flywheel side of the engine on the top side. It is actually more common that the leak originates from there than one of the red donuts of the oil cooler itself. On the 3.2 engines there is a thin part in the aluminium of the case and when rebuilding it you have to put some epoxy on there as it can sweat some oil. That part is behind the oil cooler. Also, for the valve covers you can get newer versions with a small bead of silicon on them. Victor Reinz produce these. Especially for the lower ones they help a LOT! Have fun fixing it!

Top man. I'm very pleased the Wizard is being recognised as a super mechanic.. They are few and far between - Pure gold for someone who loves their car.

The car Wizard is a gentleman, an absolute gentleman...

Don't pull a hammy Weeezard! We can't have you on the injured list! I thought I also saw a 993 in the background of another Wizard installment.

I would love to see more actual wrenching and learning from your experience. Your wife is the best automotive videographer I have ever seen. She rarely ever misses a part that you point out and is quick with the lighting. Always spot on.

Love my ratty 82 911. :). Thanks for the love and help . I have to do things myself as I can afford to have others work on it. Thanks for the video as I need to look at my sunroof as it might have same same problem! Lol Cheers

The "heat shield" is actually a heat exchanger. The front and rear spoilers must be mounted together, not just the rear like on this one (as per Porsche and also Paul Frere). If the suspension is set up correctly, there is no need for the spoilers, unless you are racing the car. The 3.3 liter engine is the turbo, different body. An air-cooled 911 engine not leaking oil is a reason for serious concern, as there is probably no oil in it.

You are a very good mechanic. I take my 993 to a Porsche specialist.

Thanks for showing us the 911SC and those awesome Bendpaks!!

Beautiful ride and Wizard points out the great stuff. Thx man

those speakers in the door are hilarious... Look like miniature concert speakers just crammed in there.

When you say "whale tail" I automatically think of the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth. To me that's the real whale tail

Recently purchased the relay bypass kit from your Amazon site. They just came in and are very nicely made! Thx Wizard!

It's great how as this channel grows so does your sense of humor and comfort level doing these videos.

Dayum, do I ever admire your work ethics Mr.Wizard !!!

SC's have two cams, one for each opposing cylinder bank.

The Intensity on Wizards face when Mrs Wizard was Zipping up the Headliner!

wow prob the first sunroof Ive seen on one of these older cars actually being operated - normally people approach the sunroofs on older cars with extreme apprehension and rightfully so! thanks for posting this.

Of course the Wizard loves Hoovie, he's financing his life.

O wow. The intro is so hilarious! Great video wizard.

The best intro to date! I love the intros. You guys are rad. Positive vibes +++++

That has been a dream car of mine since I was a kid...timeless beauty!!! Love the channel!!

Wizard, you have better dance moves than Hoovie! Hoovie just looks like he is being electrocuted when he dances.

That was as disturbing as "The Stare". 😂😂😂

I have known the owner for 40+ years. He looked for years for this car and treats it like a baby. It's great he finally found a good honest mechanic! Can't wait to see it at the next Cars and Coffee in Wichita.

Great video Wiz. Love the old Porsches.

That is a REALLY sweet Porsche.

Careful Wizard, don't want to throw out your back lol In all seriousness, this is the Porsche I think of when I think of Porsche. Air cooled with the factory Fuchs wheels.

You can’t imagine how much I appreciate the CW surprisingly pragmatic approach to otherwise complicated issues. And I was a Porsche tech in college for this era tail dragger. LoL

Nice to hear an honest mechanic charge according to labour, not gouging the customer because he has an expensive car.

hilarious intro weezurd😂👍

NOT stupid !!! 😀 Fun, more please... 🙏

Jeeezzz... you're a mechanic in a modern world! Everything is throw-away today or electronic. So nice to see there still is an awesome "mechanic" around!!! ..............Great job Mrs. Wizard with the camera also!

So nice to see good honest mechanics are still out there.

Hoovie thinks he's being all Kung Fu with his moves, but it comes off more like being a ballerina. Maybe on his next video he'll wear a Tutu too.

Yep...beautiful.

That is SWEET 911. Thanks for showing it to us!

That sunroof mechanism is exactly the same as on a 928, only the later has a cover that snaps off for access instead of a zipper. Air cooled 911's had two cams total.... Great video!

I worked for ADS in the mid 80's. They were located in Wilmington,Ma.

wow now thats the porche i remember from my childhood. that is what i think of

I absolutely needed that!!! Thanks WEEEEZAAAARD!!!

This was 20 minutes so well spent... I wish you were my mechanic! The back seat of this 911 is actually roomy compared to my '81 Fiat spider.

Wizard, ~2019-2020: "Electric power tools have pretty much displaced pneumatic tools in general mechanic shops, I'm tired of chasing pneumatic systems salesmen out of the shop" Bendpak, 2021: "Weeezard, we've got some nice pneumatic lifts for you!"

I thought your first attempt at the Hoovie dance was pretty accurate..

Loving the Land Rover Dico 2 in the background! Thank you for what you do!

Hi Car Wizard, super video, with a very special car. This car in this color (Guards Red) was my first 911. My car had 40,000 miles when I acquired it. This model is a true blue-blooded 911, the sound of the engine is utterly unique and still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!. Some kindly advice for your fortunate customer that you might consider sharing. 911's of this age, type, and heritage should and must be kept original. Scrupulously maintaining the originality assures the value and credibility of the car. A soon as you start fitting aftermarket steering wheels, spoilers, wheels, or, god forbid aftermarket body parts, the people that understand and appreciate these cars will then look upon the vehicle with derision. It's like purchasing an original Chippendale cabinet and then swapping out the draw knobs with items from Home Depot. The spoiler on the car is non-standard, the spoiler fitted is from the next generation 911 called Carrera. The spoiler that should be fitted is the same as the unit fitted to the Turbo from this period. The "Carrera" stickers down the sides of the car are not appropriate as it is an SC. Finally, the model designation on the engine cover has been deleted. Maybe the owner is hoping by fitting a Carrera spoiler and Carrera stickers down the side of the car he can make people think it's a Carrera. In my humble opinion, this is a shame. This is an outstanding example and after the repairs, you will undertake, it will be a remarkable example. Keep the excellent videos coming. Best wishes from the UK.

I love the 🐳 tail! The guards red is beautiful.

Car Wizard be putting TikTokr's to shame with those moves🕺🕺

I used to put the inner bands on the boots also till a guy with a drive shaft place told me it is better not to fit it to avoid them from ripping apart when something accidentally hits it on the road surface. With a band on it can not turn back into its original position if it gets twisted. He also said that I must buy a boot that is a bit smaller than the shaft for a tight seal but the outer must be clamped with a band on the CV side. I have been doing it for 8 years now on vehicles and never had any issues. I do see that the boots on the Porsche on the shaft side is a bit too loose to leave it unclamped though. But I think it had issue with boots ripping apart before and that is why it was not clamped. It's just a pitty he did not follow the advice I got by getting a tighter fitting boot

Beautiful, Porsche. It's nice that you all there care about giving fair prices too ALL owners wether your everyday too super car owners. That's! How a good shop should be. Thank you all, at OMGA car clinic