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by leewiffen
Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: No spark and a clunk
Replies: 6
Views: 1107

Re: No spark and a clunk

Hmmm,
The engine spins when I do try to start it, so it's not battery or starter motor. But you could be right that the clunk is an after effect of some electrical issue.
by leewiffen
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: No spark and a clunk
Replies: 6
Views: 1107

No spark and a clunk

My 1977 911S will not start. Was running fine till it got on the motorway then cut out. Cooled down, started, then cut out again. Recovered to home, prior to being able to get it into a proprietary specialist, I thought I might try to educate myself I do get a whine from the Cdi box, however I also ...
by leewiffen
Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: Impact Bodywork
Replies: 0
Views: 667

Impact Bodywork

Anyone have any experience of using this company down in Uckfield ?
Thoughts, insights, experiences all received in confidence via PM if necessary
by leewiffen
Wed May 10, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Drivers Door 1977 LHD 911
Replies: 0
Views: 278

Drivers Door 1977 LHD 911

I'm looking for a drivers door for a 1977 LHD car
Can be damaged, rusty, nasty as I'm only needing the area around the check strap to do some surgery
Thanks

Lee
by leewiffen
Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Door Check Strap
Replies: 0
Views: 501

Door Check Strap

Prior to my acquistion my 77 911S has had two attempted repairs to the door side related to the door check strap Unfortunately the previous repairs have been disastrous. I think the door would probably need to be removed to do a proper repair to allow some metal to be stitched inside the door to str...
by leewiffen
Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: Check strap problems
Replies: 1
Views: 789

Check strap problems

Prior to my acquistion my 77 911S has had two attempted repairs to the door side related to the door check strap Unfortunately the previous repairs have been disastrous. I think the door would probably need to be removed to do a proper repair to allow some metal to be stitched inside the door to str...
by leewiffen
Thu Jun 16, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Front strut top mounts
Replies: 1
Views: 506

Front strut top mounts

The front struts on my 77 911S appear very brittle on the inside of the car as well as covered in some very old sealant Firstly does this look factory? Secondly are these suitable to replace the very brittle mounts? They are Wolfsburg HD sport front strut top mounts from Design 911 Or would you sugg...
by leewiffen
Thu Jun 02, 2022 1:20 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Tracing my car
Replies: 3
Views: 504

Tracing my car

I have a 1977 US Spec 911S recently imported from the USA. I have some paperwork that details the three owners along with the COA. However it would be nice to know which dealer it came from or how it arrived in the USA. Am I right in saying up until 1984 when Porsche established a presence in the US...
by leewiffen
Mon May 30, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Removing yellow old glue stains in a 77 headlining
Replies: 2
Views: 499

Removing yellow old glue stains in a 77 headlining

Any tips for removing or diminishing the old yellow glue stains that bleed through around the edges of the rooflining on a 77 911S? I've used Maguires to clean the lining which has got rid of all the dirt and marks from fingers etc I've tried some vinegar on a small spot which did not make a differe...
by leewiffen
Fri May 13, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: 1977 911S US Spec
Replies: 2
Views: 710

Re: 1977 911S US Spec

Can't recall my 76 912E (US spec car) having that feature. Sounds like it's been fiddled with, maybe so they don't leave the lights on when leaving the car? I quite like the idea as you say that is excludes the possibility of leaving the headlights on when you leave the car I wonder if it's an issu...
by leewiffen
Thu May 12, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: 1977 911S US Spec
Replies: 2
Views: 710

1977 911S US Spec

Seems the headlights, full beam and dip are wired to only fire up when the ignition key is in the accessory position on my US Import Is this standard, or has it been modified in the US? Unusual to say the least. I would expect headlights to be on a permanent feed, although it does make sense as late...
by leewiffen
Wed May 04, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: 1977 Headlamp conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 794

1977 Headlamp conversion

I need to fit UK spec headlamps on my US Import 77 911S It seems I can either replace the existing sealed beam units and fit a white lens on the existing side light in the bumper.....does anyone make a white lens to fit? Alternatively I can replace the sealed beam units with a headlamp with a side l...
by leewiffen
Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: How desirable is a US Spec 1977 911S with 57K original miles
Replies: 19
Views: 2353

Re: How desirable is a US Spec 1977 911S with 57K original m

Well the car has landed. Despite buying the car in November 2021 the car arrived just this Monday at Felixstowe. Factory fitted A/C as well as leather steering wheel, Boge Shocks, Bamberg Elecctronic. The only advantage of waiting so long was the improved exchange rate back in November compared to n...
by leewiffen
Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Blaupunkt Bamberg Electronic
Replies: 1
Views: 224

Blaupunkt Bamberg Electronic

Looking for an Instruction manual for the Bamberg Electronic USA Model car radio/cassette
It's a 1977 Model
Happy for a PDF should anyone have one
by leewiffen
Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:57 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: How desirable is a US Spec 1977 911S with 57K original miles
Replies: 19
Views: 2353

Re: How desirable is a US Spec 1977 911S with 57K original m

So looks like, subject to any drama, I am the proud owner. Here are some images