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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum Today, 02:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 33
Posted By dpetteng
Oil system 3.2

G'day!

I have a really interesting project - a 1971 VW bay campervan with a 1986 3.2 911 engine. The engine was rebuilt by Neil Bainbridge using PMO carbs.

The rebuild is coming along and the...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-25-2025, 02:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By dpetteng
So, I have all the parts on order - I think. Do...

So, I have all the parts on order - I think. Do these calipers require anti vibration shims?
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-21-2025, 06:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By dpetteng
awesome! I wasn't reading them as that number but...

awesome! I wasn't reading them as that number but makes sense
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-21-2025, 02:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By dpetteng
Thanks, that makes sense, any ideas on the rears...

Thanks, that makes sense, any ideas on the rears as that is the part number I am more confused about?
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-20-2025, 02:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By dpetteng
and here are the pics I...

and here are the pics I have!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/caliper41763635088.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/caliper31763635088.jpg...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-20-2025, 01:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By dpetteng
Boxster Brake Calipers?

So, I am at the end of a build of a 1971 VW Camper van with a 3.2 911 engine (PMO carbs etc etc

We have built front and rear ends to use Boxster brakes and all fits and works but now I want to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-17-2025, 08:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 190
Posted By dpetteng
Wiring the gauges on a 1985

So, I am building a very customer VW 1971 camper van that has a 1985 911 engine in it!

So we have also built a Porsche 911 dash to fit so I need to understand the wiring for gauges and ignition. I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-19-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 352
Posted By dpetteng
Early 911 complete doors?

So, lots of years of car restoration has told me that repairing a door costs much more than buying a really good replacement but I can't find anyone that sells complete replacement doors, only skins....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-28-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By dpetteng
Thanks all, that really helps. As soon as she is...

Thanks all, that really helps. As soon as she is on the road I will share pics
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-25-2022, 04:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,025
Posted By dpetteng
911 powered vw bus - dash air

So, we have built a 3.2 911 powered 1971 VW bus and we have grafted in a 911 dash - sounds horrible but looks awesome. The dash is from a 1978 911 (I beleive) and we are trying to route the air from...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-08-2022, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By dpetteng
Porsche Project dash switches

So, my restorer is nearly through my 1971 VW camper that now has a 1985 3.2 911 engine, transmission, brakes etc.

he has also customised a 911 dash to fit which looks awesome (surprisingly) and we...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 10-13-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By dpetteng
Which Tony? LOL

Which Tony? LOL
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 10-01-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By dpetteng
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/stand_911...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/stand_9111633096644.PNG

An this is with the removable bracket for the rear 911 engine mount
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 10-01-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By dpetteng
Engine test stand - Gauges

So i have multiple VW and Porsche aircooled engines so I am building a test stand based on a design from the 911s forum. I have the Zalex engine adapter and shims so I can use it with both VW type 1,...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-29-2021, 05:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,415
Posted By dpetteng
Decided to stick with as close to original as...

Decided to stick with as close to original as possible at my engine builders suggestion so I am going for a 6 pin CDI+ unit and locked SC distributor. Just got to figure out what connections I need...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-17-2021, 02:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By dpetteng
That's awesome thanks so much. Just out of...

That's awesome thanks so much. Just out of interest, why is there a wire from the alternator to the oil temp and pressure senders? Not something I have seen before?
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-17-2021, 02:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,415
Posted By dpetteng
Ah ok, I didnt realise you get a bigger spark...

Ah ok, I didnt realise you get a bigger spark with a CDI, food for thought!
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-16-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,415
Posted By dpetteng
Simplicity is the key for me so distributor and...

Simplicity is the key for me so distributor and coil sounds the way to go. Thankyou
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-16-2021, 03:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By dpetteng
Alternator wiring for a project with no loom!!

So, my rebuilt 1985 3.2 engine is going into my 1971 vw camper van. All the hard fab work is done.

I have to build a custom loom combining the ancillaries of a 1971 VW van and the electrics...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-16-2021, 02:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,415
Posted By dpetteng
Wonderful, I'm convinced! I love he idea of...

Wonderful, I'm convinced! I love he idea of mapping curves and being able to remotely disable the vehicle. I also love not having to buy a CDI+ unit as well as a distributor.

So the thread above...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-15-2021, 02:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,415
Posted By dpetteng
The problems I had with the 1-2-3 were related to...

The problems I had with the 1-2-3 were related to my POrsche 356b. I still have it on 6v wiring and the 1-2-3 is supposed to work on 6v but consistently had problems with voltage drop. I replaced...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-13-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By dpetteng
Link doesn't work?

Link doesn't work?
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-11-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By dpetteng
Wiring for a 3.2 project

So I have a 1971 VW camper van that has been completely rebuilt and built around a 3.2 1985 carrera engine which has been rebuilt alongside a 915 transmission.

This has been fitted with PMO carbs...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-10-2021, 02:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,415
Posted By dpetteng
Thanks so much, so I will get hold of a 2.7 dizi....

Thanks so much, so I will get hold of a 2.7 dizi. I have had bad experiences with the 1-2-3 dizi.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-09-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,415
Posted By dpetteng
Do I need to LH cog if I got for the 2.7...

Do I need to LH cog if I got for the 2.7 distributor?
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