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by Ben Nichols 1979
Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Oil pressure gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 240

Re: Oil pressure gauge

Thanks Keith, very useful info.

Stephen, PM sent
by Ben Nichols 1979
Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Oil pressure gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 240

Oil pressure gauge

Hi

I am looking to fit an oil pressure gauge using the existing sender. I can find 52mm VDO gauges which I am happy with, I will have to make a new centre console board to fit it.

Question is do I need 0-5 bar or 0-10?

Cheers

Ben
by Ben Nichols 1979
Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Oil temp and pressure gauge and sender
Replies: 3
Views: 250

Oil temp and pressure gauge and sender

Hi all So, the harness is out....thats the plus point There are few issues but I need to clear up an issue with the engine wiring. My car has the three centre dials (voltmeter, temp and clock). It seems I dont have a temperature sender in the engine and the temp gauge is connected to the oil pressur...
by Ben Nichols 1979
Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: 914 parts at the autojumble on the 9th of March
Replies: 7
Views: 493

Re: 914 parts at the autojumble on the 9th of March

Hi Ian

I have tried to send you a PM but its stuck in the outbox.....

Thanks

Ben
by Ben Nichols 1979
Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Wiring ideas
Replies: 5
Views: 362

Wiring ideas

Hi All As you may know I need to rewire my 914/4. I've been think that whilst I doing it I may as well update it. I am thinking of running LED's all round (headlights, spotlights, fig lights, rear lights, gauges) basically the works, to try and keep the stress off the alternator and give me some pro...
by Ben Nichols 1979
Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....

oh..........:( that doesn't excite me...at all.......

Anyone fancy a car strip and rebuild party.....????!!
by Ben Nichols 1979
Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....

Hi All I have managed to source a replacement harness in the US (no idea what its like but for $50 its worth a punt!), which is great news. Thanks for your help. Now the tricky part.... I need some help removing the old harness and refitting. I know I will need to strip out quite a lot but ideally I...
by Ben Nichols 1979
Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....

Ian Gunney wrote:I have two used looms - was planning on bringing one to the autojumble next month if that's any use?

Ian
Hi Ian

I just called and spoke to your dad, assumed it was you - sorry... Id be interested in a loom, is it from a 1972?

Thanks

Ben
by Ben Nichols 1979
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:35 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....

Thanks, I have spoken to Jeff Bowlsby but he said no one makes a chassis harness......my choice is either a used one or make my own.....
by Ben Nichols 1979
Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....

Thanks, I'd be interested to hear if you find him - I'm drawing a lot of blanks at the moment....
by Ben Nichols 1979
Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:03 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Re: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....

Thanks but its probably a bit far gone...if Im ripping it all out I may as well replace it properly, its just I never thought a bit of wiring would be €2,800!
by Ben Nichols 1979
Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....
Replies: 15
Views: 816

Wiring loom........spotlights on hold....

Hi, me again.......

So, the auto electrician came today....turns out my loom is shot (melted and generally screwed). I need a new one, anyone got any suggestions? I don't relish spending €2,800 on from from Kroon......

Thanks

Ben
by Ben Nichols 1979
Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:29 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Fitting Cibie Spotlights
Replies: 7
Views: 515

Re: Fitting Cibie Spotlights

That's a great help, thanks guys, I'll get some plates made up. Once I remember how to post pics I'll upload some. Cheers.
by Ben Nichols 1979
Sun Feb 03, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Fitting Cibie Spotlights
Replies: 7
Views: 515

Fitting Cibie Spotlights

Hi I have two pairs of Cibie bonnet mount spotlights I would like to fit. I will only fit two I think as 4 may be OTT. Has anyone fitted them before on here? I am trying to work out whether the standard alternator will be sufficient and some tips on wiring - I'd like to run the wires through the sup...
by Ben Nichols 1979
Sun May 06, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Rear panel needed
Replies: 12
Views: 699

Re: Rear panel needed

Thanks guys. I ordered one from Design 911....... useless. Went from a week delivery to 3 week delay to a further 6 week delay - they had no problem taking my money at the time though!

Got a refund and got my welder to repair the original one.

Last time I use Design 911.

Hopeless.