What power/lumen did you order as there are 3 types on that link please?chris68 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 08, 2026 11:23 pmI added them to an order from AliExpress. About £10 for the pair so worth a try. Figured that they all come from China anyway. Link below ..
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000878 ... f19chwyD72
What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
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I would have taken the low power, warmest white H4 type. For me, low power means cooler operation and better longevity. Mine drew about 2.1A each on a fully charged battery (engine not running).Nine One One wrote: ↑Fri Jan 09, 2026 7:39 amWhat power/lumen did you order as there are 3 types on that link please?chris68 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 08, 2026 11:23 pmI added them to an order from AliExpress. About £10 for the pair so worth a try. Figured that they all come from China anyway. Link below ..
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000878 ... f19chwyD72
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i took out the engine & box. stripped the engine down to the crank case. i couldn't split the two halves so i left it before i broke that too.
One thing i found was that all of the piston rings are intact. so what i found around the strainer was not rings.
no idea what it is now.
i did break two of the rocker shaft mounting blocks and fooked the tinware under the head & barrels of 3+4. it's going to be a big expensive parts list
One thing i found was that all of the piston rings are intact. so what i found around the strainer was not rings.
no idea what it is now.
i did break two of the rocker shaft mounting blocks and fooked the tinware under the head & barrels of 3+4. it's going to be a big expensive parts list
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Big day! Sounds like it needs a separate threadDean.s wrote:i took out the engine & box. stripped the engine down to the crank case. i couldn't split the two halves so i left it before i broke that too.
One thing i found was that all of the piston rings are intact. so what i found around the strainer was not rings.
no idea what it is now.
i did break two of the rocker shaft mounting blocks and fooked the tinware under the head & barrels of 3+4. it's going to be a big expensive parts list
With lots of pics of course
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I'm taking lots of pics so as long as i can figure out loading pics i may very well create a thread.Gary71 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 10, 2026 7:40 amBig day! Sounds like it needs a separate threadDean.s wrote:i took out the engine & box. stripped the engine down to the crank case. i couldn't split the two halves so i left it before i broke that too.
One thing i found was that all of the piston rings are intact. so what i found around the strainer was not rings.
no idea what it is now.
i did break two of the rocker shaft mounting blocks and fooked the tinware under the head & barrels of 3+4. it's going to be a big expensive parts list
With lots of pics of course
The case was split, stripped and cleaned yesterday. i spent the best part of 8 hours stood up at the tiny space i had to work with. thank goodness for my chinese diesel heater!
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Started some wiring clean up.....PITA, but surprisingly therapeutic


New mounting board made and amazingly it all still works !


New maxi-fuse on order. Will then start to cut back, wrap and sleeve...( wires around the brake reservoir are the wiper motor, just placed out of the way for now )
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New mounting board made and amazingly it all still works !


New maxi-fuse on order. Will then start to cut back, wrap and sleeve...( wires around the brake reservoir are the wiper motor, just placed out of the way for now )
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Waiting for some connectors to arrive, so decided to make up some fiberglass sheets to create some "period correct" amber mounting boards.....(Mrs Jury is missing a baking tray)






Had a small piece left over

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/\ /\ Cool idea Chris!
I spent the day remaking all the 6AN braided fuel lines in the 914, from pump/tank back to throttle bodies. Satisfying work but I now ache from all the contortions needed to install the lines. Mid-engined cars suck when it comes to access...
I spent the day remaking all the 6AN braided fuel lines in the 914, from pump/tank back to throttle bodies. Satisfying work but I now ache from all the contortions needed to install the lines. Mid-engined cars suck when it comes to access...
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Looks good Chris.
Can you get wire like the original from somewhere?
Can you get wire like the original from somewhere?
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Started reassembly of my engine. See tech help for my progress 
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after initial confusion, the case is back together. all moving nicely with no jamming, no knocks etc. back on it sunday hopefully and then get the heads sent off to james at stateside tuning.
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Been putting off doing the oil changes on the 73T/3.2 and the Lola's 3.2, but with Gary popping over to borrow the engine stand put me in the frame of mind to wrap up and get these two done.
Had ordered a 20L barrel of Shell as both use the same grade of oil, lots of 5L empty containers for the old oil ready to do battle with the man at the tip who does not like me bringing down so much oil (he thinks I run a garage..)
Did the Lola first which went well using my best filter removing tool I own (I have a small collection of these things) and poured in 10 litres (10 came out) which was the same gold colour as the oil that came out (it had done about 60 miles so no surprise). I'll start the engine up in late March in preparation for the first hillclimb.
Gary zoomed off to give his wife a Big Lunch so I think he needs Brownie Points.
911's change went just as well, started it up and got the oil mid-way Max and Min. Started easy (last run late October), sounded like it always does.
23Litres for both cars.
The sump plugs were absolutely clean and great for an engine that has never been apart and now about 140,000 miles old, but has had an oil change every year since I put it in in 1994.
What a car it is.



Had ordered a 20L barrel of Shell as both use the same grade of oil, lots of 5L empty containers for the old oil ready to do battle with the man at the tip who does not like me bringing down so much oil (he thinks I run a garage..)
Did the Lola first which went well using my best filter removing tool I own (I have a small collection of these things) and poured in 10 litres (10 came out) which was the same gold colour as the oil that came out (it had done about 60 miles so no surprise). I'll start the engine up in late March in preparation for the first hillclimb.
Gary zoomed off to give his wife a Big Lunch so I think he needs Brownie Points.
911's change went just as well, started it up and got the oil mid-way Max and Min. Started easy (last run late October), sounded like it always does.
23Litres for both cars.
The sump plugs were absolutely clean and great for an engine that has never been apart and now about 140,000 miles old, but has had an oil change every year since I put it in in 1994.
What a car it is.



73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Good to catch up Graham, I do spoil my wife with trips out to collect parts and tools
The engine crane is arriving tomorrow so did a few more ‘floor’ jobs today.
Handy having the box in bits when centering the friction disc

Also stripped one of the tensioners down to its components.


Hopefully the rebuild kits will arrive soon!
The engine crane is arriving tomorrow so did a few more ‘floor’ jobs today.
Handy having the box in bits when centering the friction disc

Also stripped one of the tensioners down to its components.


Hopefully the rebuild kits will arrive soon!

