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by Bruce M
Wed May 29, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Flywheel refurbishment
Replies: 3
Views: 69

Re: Flywheel refurbishment

A “speedi-sleeve” can be used to solve a worn flywheel nose (made by SKF) but it’s not an easy fit. Not tried that myself & not sure I would. I’ve had luck in the past with polishing compound but there are limits.

As above, PRS will know.
by Bruce M
Wed May 29, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Classic and Rebuild Vehicles Consultation
Replies: 9
Views: 299

Re: Classic and Rebuild Vehicles Consultation

Previously, in other public consultations. Each response is considered as “one” response and the fact it represents the opinions of hundreds or thousands is ignored.

So I’d strongly encourage doing it yourself too. Even if you only answer some questions
by Bruce M
Wed May 29, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Scissors lift real?
Replies: 4
Views: 86

Re: Scissors lift real?

Company based in Perth Scotland with a US phone number. Selling heavy US manufactured goods with free shipping to the USA at a crazy price.

Scam aimed at US victims
by Bruce M
Mon May 27, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Classic and Rebuild Vehicles Consultation
Replies: 9
Views: 299

Re: Classic and Rebuild Vehicles Consultation

There are some big red flags in there. Take the question: “3.22. If you consider it important for a consumer purchasing a vehicle to know if it’s had major restoration work done to it, please provide evidence and reasons to support your views.” The obvious leading answer, is “yes, a purchaser should...
by Bruce M
Mon May 27, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Assessing an unknown engine
Replies: 149
Views: 10870

Re: Assessing an unknown engine

Aluminium expands more than steel when hot. You need to heat the head at least 60 degrees around the stud. Hot air gun works well if you are patient.
Or stick them on the BBQ like Alan Millyard does. I wouldn’t even try cold. Heat is applied first.
by Bruce M
Fri May 17, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Quandry / Query - NOT Porsche related ... need abs help
Replies: 8
Views: 394

Re: Quandry / Query - NOT Porsche related ... need abs help

I use a cheap xtool V401 for VAG cars. It can read all the car modules for the full set of fault code. Plus reset inspection light, reset airbag codes & trigger ABS bleeding. However it is not user friendly & i had to mess about doing a firmware update (it has a removable SD card so the firm...
by Bruce M
Thu May 16, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Quandry / Query - NOT Porsche related ... need abs help
Replies: 8
Views: 394

Re: Quandry / Query - NOT Porsche related ... need abs help

Getting a fault code for the sensor I assume? Nothing else ABS related the cause? The ECU can only detect a short or broken wire statically. If the sensor isn’t either of those, then the fault is only detected while the car is moving because the pulsing signal will not be plausible when compared to ...
by Bruce M
Fri May 10, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 846
Views: 121359

Re: Flares....

I’d guess the main upside (RSR) is the double shear mounts. A lot stronger than a one sided mount, especially since it holds the full weight & not just the damping forces.
by Bruce M
Fri May 10, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Replies: 2546
Views: 388010

Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod

Once you get back, some diagnosis using the ECU software & laptop should get to the root cause.

Can the software record a log file?
by Bruce M
Thu May 02, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Replies: 2546
Views: 388010

Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod

If you can, check each exhaust primary to see if they get equally hot. IR temp gun or even a squirt of water.

Air leak definitely worth checking for.
by Bruce M
Sat Apr 27, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Replies: 2546
Views: 388010

Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod

Each injector is typically under 20 ohms which is low enough to get a “beep”, plus 3 in parallel is 1/3 of the resistance of one.
by Bruce M
Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Replies: 2546
Views: 388010

Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod

Sorry, should have added that’s with the 3 injectors disconnected from their plugs on that bank. Each injector is electrically a simple coil.
by Bruce M
Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Replies: 2546
Views: 388010

Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod

With the ECU plug disconnected, there shouldn’t be continuity between the injector plug pins.

The ECU injector driver probably links the injector signal wire to 12v via a resistor when not firing the injector (a “pull up” resistor) and a semiconductor will sink it to ground when the injector is open.
by Bruce M
Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Assessing an unknown engine
Replies: 149
Views: 10870

Re: Assessing an unknown engine

Perhaps you’ll need to drill or cut the piston to get access to the rod bolts, ideally without damaging the rod?
by Bruce M
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Replies: 2546
Views: 388010

Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod

Pin10 is an input so nothing wrong there, alas.