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12V air compressor / tire inflator?
Today I discovered, in the spare tire well of my recently purchased 1985 Series I a 12V auxillary air compressor for inflating tires. The paperwork in the box reads "electro air compressor - Porsche 000-003-273-01" Made by Webster Mfg. London, ON.
Can anyone tell me if this was a dealer option? The compressor is housed in aa molded white plastic case with a short inflater hose & a long 12V lead that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Spud |
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05-31-2008, 09:34 AM
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It is for inflating the collapsible spare tire. The tire is stored empty.
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05-31-2008, 11:18 AM
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In the immortal words of Homer Simpson ---- "DOH !!!!"
You saved me from future frustration in the event of a flat tire, though I still exposed myself to the public humiliation of this forum. "DOH !!!!" (with appropriate forehead slap with open palm) Spud |
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05-31-2008, 11:24 AM
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Don't worry about it. It happens to everyone all the time.
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05-31-2008, 11:27 AM
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The true Porsche ones sell for big money on eBay. The new generic ones from wherever work better and faster but the concourse folks love the OE type. It's a good idea to test yours before thinking it works, the seals can go bad in dry climates. I almost bought one at a swap meet but it wouldn't inflate a rubber ducky it leaked so bad.
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06-01-2008, 03:49 PM
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Quote:
 can they be rebuilt?
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06-01-2008, 05:05 PM
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