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by nj1052
Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Query about importing a car from the US
Replies: 6
Views: 497

Re: Query about importing a car from the US

I have imported an old race car from the USA and to get the correct customs charges it is necessary the secure a Binding Tariff agreement with HMR&C which confirms that the car is of historic interest. There is plenty of detailed information on the HMR&C website. This has to be done before t...
by nj1052
Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: 3.2 engine: awkward throttle response from tick over
Replies: 12
Views: 810

Re: 3.2 engine: awkward throttle response from tick over

I guess you could put a meter on it and see if it switches cleanly with no "bounce"
by nj1052
Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: 3.2 engine: awkward throttle response from tick over
Replies: 12
Views: 810

Re: 3.2 engine: awkward throttle response from tick over

Sounds like it could be an issue with the switch itself not operating cleanly. Worth seeing if you can borrow one for a swap over.
by nj1052
Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: SSI Heat exchanger part for 2.2s
Replies: 1
Views: 137

Re: SSI Heat exchanger part for 2.2s

I have SSI's on my 2.2s but they were fitted a few years ago by Canford Classics. As you probably know Dansk bought SSI a while ago together with all the tooling and from what I understand have continued to manufacture all the versions previously available. I suggest that you give Alan Drayson a cal...
by nj1052
Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: Service for Air Cooled Porsches near Reigate, Surrey. HELP!
Replies: 5
Views: 490

Re: Service for Air Cooled Porsches near Reigate, Surrey. HE

You could try GT 0ne in Chertsey.They did some work on my '87 Carrera a while ago and were fine.

Cheers
by nj1052
Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:42 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Oil pressure switch for 2.2s
Replies: 7
Views: 367

Re: Oil pressure switch for 2.2s

I suggest that you contact type911 who will no doubt sort you out.
by nj1052
Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Oil pressure switch for 2.2s
Replies: 7
Views: 367

Re: Oil pressure switch for 2.2s

Hi there

Yes you do need a sender unit. Just make sure it matches your gauge, i.e. a 5 bar sender for a 5 bar scale. Mine didn't and nearly gave me heart failure when it showed half the expected reading!


Cheers
by nj1052
Mon May 15, 2017 11:28 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28621
Views: 2223142

Re: Your Porsche pic of the day......

Looks like a 956 engine in build. The lumpy casting holds the oil filter which is made up of a stacked series of mesh discs which can be cleaned and re-used.
by nj1052
Mon May 15, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: How many years for this to happen ?
Replies: 15
Views: 848

Re: How many years for this to happen ?

In 1979 I bought a 1969 911s. It turned out that it was a rotten as an old pear to the extent that it basically needed scrapping. Today it would be resuscitated but not then.
Cheers
by nj1052
Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Starter not disengaging
Replies: 9
Views: 234

Re: Starter not disengaging

The solenoid is spring return. I once had a starter behave in a similar manner when it came lose causing the pinion to mis-align and get jammed in the engaged position together with the solenoid thus completing the circuit. Easy to check if not done so far. Otherwise I would pull the starter and go ...
by nj1052
Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Starter not disengaging
Replies: 9
Views: 234

Re: Starter not disengaging

It sounds like you have eliminated the electrical issues so that leaves the solenoid. Leaving it as is and assuming that if it does happen again you can clear it in the same way sounds to me like a good opportunity of getting stuck somewhere in the dark and rain. I would take it off and sort it out ...
by nj1052
Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Starter not disengaging
Replies: 9
Views: 234

Re: Starter not disengaging

There are 3 things I would look at which are 1) is the starter motor attached properly or is it lose, 2) is the ignition switch working correctly i.e. does the key return to the running position when released after starting and 3) is the solenoid on the starter sticking.

Good luck!
by nj1052
Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: left door top , trim under 1/4 windows, headlight switch
Replies: 2
Views: 138

Re: left door top , trim under 1/4 windows, headlight switc

Hi there

I think I have the 2 trim strips for the rear windows. If you can let me have an email address I'll send over a couple of photos and you can see if it is what you need.

Cheers