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by Mike Smith
Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:27 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: I need to know more!
Replies: 10
Views: 940

Excellence was Expected by Karl Ludvigsen will keep you quiet for an hour or two

Mike at PR
by Mike Smith
Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: 912 electrical problem....help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 511

912 Electrical Problem

I think that the reason that nobody else has suggested anything is that - it really is not possible to analyse this sort of problem by mail I think Nige is probably (?) correct the Reg has taken the Dynamo out or vice versa----- BUT (1)- What other damage has been done to the wiring ? (2) - Why did ...
by Mike Smith
Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Help please, crunchy gearbox.
Replies: 6
Views: 312

Mike - this sounds like a classic Syncromesh problem and as suggested this means - box out and replace the offending ring Of course you may also decide to go for a fuller rebuild but any other probelms will become evident when the box is stripped - you just have to find someone you trust to do the w...
by Mike Smith
Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:17 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Re-Chroming
Replies: 4
Views: 469

Chroming

I agree - It is very, very hard to find `Really Good` Chromer`s However. it is not really so much the Chroming, as the Pre-polishing that is a problem They always Over Polish which ends up knocking off all those sharp edges and altering the fit of pieces that are pairs London Chroming have been the ...
by Mike Smith
Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: RHD Fuel Tanks - 356
Replies: 4
Views: 427

RHD Fuel Tanks - 356

Thanks Graham

Does not fit the pattern - but that`s research

I will keep plugging away

Mike
by Mike Smith
Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: RHD Fuel Tanks - 356
Replies: 4
Views: 427

RHD Fuel Tanks

FANTASTIC - Thanks a lot Graham

I will post whatever conclusions we finally arrive at


Mike
by Mike Smith
Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: oil coolers
Replies: 13
Views: 512

Oil Coolers

OK - that I can understand

Mike
by Mike Smith
Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: oil coolers
Replies: 13
Views: 512

Oil Coolers

I hear what you are saying Nick and obviously it will work However, it must increase the heat by some degree in the Engine bay and that is what we are always trying to avoid in ANY situation - I do not see how it is peculiar to rallying Not only is it detrimental to cooling but any increase in tempe...
by Mike Smith
Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: oil coolers
Replies: 13
Views: 512

Oil Coolers

It does not seem very lodgical to:-

Locate a Radiator inside the Engine Bay and then suck Hot Air through it and use that hot air to attempt to cool the engine

Just my 2d worth

Mike
by Mike Smith
Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:45 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: RHD Fuel Tanks - 356
Replies: 4
Views: 427

RHD Fuel Tanks - 356

Information Required – Please Late in 1964 - C`s and SC`s got the new RHD Wing-Fill Fuel Tank For the records I am trying to work out - at which chassis number this occurred Chassis -131 731 - Has the old Standard Rectangular Tank Chassis -131 863 has the New RHD `Funny` Tank Does anyone have a car ...
by Mike Smith
Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Porsche 356A RHD Coversion
Replies: 6
Views: 523

356 - Left to Right Conversions

You are correct an `A` is easier /cheaper to convert than a B or C due mainly to the considerably differences in the front boot area

However, if you are going to do it - `Do it properly` - or all you do
is de-value a LHD Car

Mike
by Mike Smith
Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Petrol Leak?
Replies: 5
Views: 280

Leak

I am glad it was something simple

I suppose we could say better too much oil than too little

Mike at PR
by Mike Smith
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Petrol Leak?
Replies: 5
Views: 280

Leaks

First establish what it is - dont take `my guess` as gospel` Stick your finger in the stuff on the ground - what does it smell of - Oil of Petrol ? If it`s fuel - turn the ignition on (do not start the motor) - the pump will start pumping - trace where the fuel lines run and look for leaks If its oi...
by Mike Smith
Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Petrol Leak?
Replies: 5
Views: 280

Fuel (?) Leak

These days, always suspect Fuel Hoses - The New Fuels we are getting eats them and you cannot see what is going on under the braiding

Mike at PR
by Mike Smith
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: wanted gasket set
Replies: 1
Views: 153

They come as 2 - Sets

Top End Set - £39

Bottom End Set - £39

Plus Postage and the dreaded VAT

Mike at PR
www.prs356.com