All the coolest Porsches are mid engine and air-cooled!

[andytat]

Hi Neil.
Cars looking good.
Where did you send your speedo for the odometer repair?
Thanks
Andy

[neilbardsley]

http://www.jdo1.com/contact_details.html

Highly recommended

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[neilbardsley]

Progress. I've got the instruments lights working. Using a combination of new holders bought on eBay and LED bulbs. These holders didn't have P tax so we're £1.7. I also replaced some of the other worn gauge bulb holders, which doesn't earth to the body of the gauge. These weren't such a bargain at about £5.

I finally found the flasher relay. It has been opened before but does look to be in bad condition. I've ordered a new one. I tried some LED bulbs for the indicators but they only flashed once

Also changed the oil and filter then cleaned the slump. I've moved back from mineral to full Synthetic 10/40

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[neilbardsley]

I was worried about seeing some shinny bits in the oil that came out of the engine but couldn't remember if I cleaned the pan before using it so I opened the old filter.

Looks ok?

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[neilbardsley]

Interesting video on how to install LED strip lights to your gauges

https://youtu.be/r3xJxEiIlIQ

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[rhd racer]

Did you sort the insulation tape on those wires Neil? I would get some oversize heat shrink and place over the connector and then shrink down for a permanent secure solution if you haven’t already…

[neilbardsley]

Good idea. Something like this?


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[rhd racer]

No, those ones you would need to cut off and remake every connection.

Vehicle Wiring Solutions do heatshrink by the metre, I keep loads of different types on the shelf. I would just use a larger one (8 or 10mm) slide over the end of the connector you have, then shrink. It will not be tight to the thin wire, but it will full and safely insulate the entire connector.

Cheers
Wayne

[rhd racer]

Here you go



Ignore the part insulated connector as it was all I had to hand. Note I made a terrible connection to illustrate!



Then sleeve and shrink - neat and permanent







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[neilbardsley]

New relay arrived. It's going to be tough to get back in. I have to put my head by the pedals to access but then I can't see the socket. I can if I use a mirror but the relay blocks the view.

I might have to remove the gauge panel?

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[neilbardsley]

New relay in. The socket for the relay had a rubber bun that fitted into a hole. Sorted the best initial problem but now the gauge indicators are flashing with the handbrake light. Everything back together and I'm going to live with that problem.

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[rhd racer]

That sounds like a disturbed earth Neil

[neilbardsley]

Thank you. I will leave it a bit and search again. There is only so much time I wish to spend the wrong way up in my car

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[neilbardsley]

I have to drop my daughter off somewhere so I have the 914 a test drive. All the gauge lights are brighter. I now get a double flash on the gauge when I cancel an indicator. I don't have to use the handbrake so all didn't worry about the double gauge indicator flash.

This is the relay I'm using. Works with LED bulbs too

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911- ... 635-2958-0

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[neilbardsley]

Today took the cigarette lighter off and cleaned the contacts. Now we can charge phones in the car.

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