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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-03-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Thought I was finished!

Its been a while since I posted, for which I must apologise. I have pretty much finished this project, with just a few minor details left. The car is registered and I have been using it occasionally....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-03-2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
More fixes

I have started to tackle the remaining jobs with new enthusiasm. I was determined to fix this persistent oil leak from behind the pulley. I pulled everything off for the third time and cleaned...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-18-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Hi John, Thanks, I must say that it wasn't...

Hi John,

Thanks, I must say that it wasn't my original intention to take on such a project, it was caused by my poor judgement of the original condition of the car. Its been a frustrating journey...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-17-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
UGLY! In my opinion anyway.

UGLY! In my opinion anyway.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-17-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Its been ages since I posted, what with family...

Its been ages since I posted, what with family problems and another new project (Morgan 3 wheeler), the poor old Porsche has been a bit neglected. But I decided to get back into it and took it for...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-14-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Hi Dennis, Yes, my next job is to put the...

Hi Dennis,

Yes, my next job is to put the car through what we call a Road Worthy Test. I am hoping they will be a bit lenient on the matter of noise. I must post a sound bite of the exhaust note,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-14-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Seems like ages since I posted and to be frank I...

Seems like ages since I posted and to be frank I haven't done a lot. There was a miss at idle that has been bugging me and I finally found out what it was, thanks to the colour tune gismo I purchased...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-05-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Thanks Tuchan, If I come across a couple...

Thanks Tuchan,

If I come across a couple more rod ends and a couple of feet of chrome moly I just might do that.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-02-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,889
Posted By racetek
Will these fit a 76 narrow body 2.7?

Will these fit a 76 narrow body 2.7?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Thanks Michael. I definitely don't have too...

Thanks Michael.

I definitely don't have too much money, why else would I spend hours in the garage making something that costs a couple of hundred bucks?

I guess that answers your second point....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
My $10 strut brace!

Here I go again. I was searching for a strut brace and rather fancied the RUF version with its simple attachment and sturdy look. I didn't like the price much so I decided to make one. I had an old...
Forum: New Zealand / Australia 07-25-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 938
Posted By racetek
WTB: RS style bumpers and 7" Wheels

I am still looking for RS style bumpers and 7" wheels, Cookie Cutters or Superlites.

I am located in Melbourne.

Call on 0409-603-749
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-14-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 27,116
Posted By racetek
Looks real nice, its great to get rid of the old...

Looks real nice, its great to get rid of the old fuses. You are doing a great job, keep it up. The Rennmax is now back with the son of the owner after Ambrose.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-06-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Progress report

After fixing all my oil leaks I have moved my attention away from the engine and back to the body, and despite the freezing conditions here in Melbourne (well comparative to our normal weather but...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-06-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 27,116
Posted By racetek
The race car I had was a Rennmax, it was...

The race car I had was a Rennmax, it was originally built by Alec Mildren and won the Victorian sportscar championship driven by Kevin Bartlett. Here's a picture.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-01-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 27,116
Posted By racetek
Love your work, you may well beat me to the...

Love your work, you may well beat me to the finish line. I have trouble working in the cold weather here in Melbourne so I can only imagine what its like in Hobart. I am currently working on the...
Forum: New Zealand / Australia 06-19-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,539
Posted By racetek
Hi, What are you wanting for the spacers? PM...

Hi,

What are you wanting for the spacers? PM me

Regards
David
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-07-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,256
Posted By racetek
I had the same problem, rebuilt all the calipers,...

I had the same problem, rebuilt all the calipers, new hard lines, new soft lines and NEW master cylinder. Bled them to death, and still the pedal sank to the floor. The secret is to have someone...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-03-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By racetek
Hi, Are these shocks still for sale?

Hi,

Are these shocks still for sale?
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-03-2013, 12:47 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 18,009
Posted By racetek
Interested in the Targa top front seal that fits...

Interested in the Targa top front seal that fits above the front window frame and down the sides, if its in good condition. Need price to ship to Melbourne, Australia.

Many thanks

David
Forum: New Zealand / Australia 06-03-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By racetek
WTB RS style front bumper

Looking for an RS style front bumper for my 76 911 narrow body car. Any condition provided its repairable. Melbourne based.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-02-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Oil Line leak

Thanks Dennis,

I have to say that I have been inspired by many of the builds on this site, there always seems to be someone who can find or create a solution to almost any problem. It doesn't,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-02-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Oil Leaks

Hi Dennis,

Well it was a bit of a saga with the oil cooler. I tried my original seals with some sealant but it actually made it worse. I took the cooler out and made a plate to fit over the seals...
Forum: New Zealand / Australia 05-07-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,020
Posted By racetek
Half Roll cage

I am looking for a half roll cage for my '76 911 Targa (CAMS approved preferrably).
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-04-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 22,681
Posted By racetek
Hi Dennis, They are green ones. I didn't use...

Hi Dennis,

They are green ones. I didn't use any sealant on them so maybe I should try some. I will probably have to buy new ones as it is probably not wise to reuse these. I did read somewhere...
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