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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-23-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 611
Posted By 72_sporto
Early dash pads on ebay from benzrestorer

Has anyone bought one of the early RHD dash pads from benzrestorer? Their ebay photos are low res so it's hard to tell what the grain looks like.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-01-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 714
Posted By 72_sporto
Only just saw this thread. I've had my 72E...

Only just saw this thread. I've had my 72E sporto over 30 years. It should shift almost right away. Certainly within a minute of starting. Maybe a small tear starting in the servo diaphragm?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-01-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By 72_sporto
I print in TPU a bit. It can be reasonably...

I print in TPU a bit. It can be reasonably flexible. It's easy to print with once you get the hang of it. I did a couple of pre-73 door strikers recently that worked out very nicely. You can...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-20-2022, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By 72_sporto
This usually happens when the clutch isn't being...

This usually happens when the clutch isn't being pulled in fully. Probably being caused by a small tear in the servo diaphragm but it may also be the gear stick switch, possibly a lack of signal to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-17-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,970
Posted By 72_sporto
It looks like they might not work on longhoods...

It looks like they might not work on longhoods with the extra indents on the top plates. (Thinner top plates?) They didn't fit my 72.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-07-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,970
Posted By 72_sporto
Thumbs up A big "thumbs up" from me! (Why is it so hard to...

A big "thumbs up" from me! (Why is it so hard to add this emoji on Pelican?)
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-04-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 35,363
Posted By 72_sporto
Just wanted to say thankyou for this thread and...

Just wanted to say thankyou for this thread and particularly to Speedo for the photos of the connector removal. I missed the small connector oring when I replaced the main body oring about 18 months...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-14-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,294
Posted By 72_sporto
Which type is it? Is it a pertronix?

Which type is it? Is it a pertronix?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-08-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,272
Posted By 72_sporto
Hi everyone, Demand dropped off last year so I...

Hi everyone, Demand dropped off last year so I removed the ebay and Gumtree listings. I now only really check typ901 regularly. If you need to get my attention on ESR or Pelican it's best to PM me. I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-08-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By 72_sporto
Hi everyone, Demand dropped off last year so I...

Hi everyone, Demand dropped off last year so I removed the ebay and Gumtree listings. I now only really check typ901 regularly. If you need to get my attention on ESR or Pelican it's best to PM...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-02-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By 72_sporto
Lakewell Hours

I'm going to be stopping over in Brussels this weekend and was toying with the idea of driving over to check out Lakewell. I emailed them a couple of days ago but have not had a reply. Does anyone...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-10-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,428
Posted By 72_sporto
There's a bit about it here.... ...

There's a bit about it here....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/573871-show-me-your-fan-10.html

I think that there are guys in this thread that have successfully...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-05-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By 72_sporto
Hi Arquetek, I watched your video with great...

Hi Arquetek,

I watched your video with great interest and it took me back to my early experiments with hand making diaphragms. I noticed that you are having the same problems that I had...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-13-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By 72_sporto
Hi Mark, So that I didn't have to rummage...

Hi Mark, So that I didn't have to rummage through my parts boxes- I "borrowed" a pic.....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/sporto_intmd_plate1513210983.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-21-2017, 04:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By 72_sporto
Hey Jonesy, I'm sure that Alex will put a...

Hey Jonesy,
I'm sure that Alex will put a "real" tranny in his car right after you find a real brain to put in your head. Lol....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-24-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,748
Posted By 72_sporto
As the solenoid piston suddenly retracts, due to...

As the solenoid piston suddenly retracts, due to the return spring, it acts like a mini generator. That voltage spike is "killed" via the diode. If the diode is faulty or has been removed, you end...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-24-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,748
Posted By 72_sporto
Hi 93Nav, It's the ovoid black thing between...

Hi 93Nav,

It's the ovoid black thing between the spade connectors....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/vcv_diode1508913513.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-24-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,476
Posted By 72_sporto
You may not need to fully rebuild it. If the...

You may not need to fully rebuild it. If the servo is not pulling in the clutch fully, it will cause grinding. Check that you are getting better than -15psi vacuum and that the Vacuum valve is...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-22-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,748
Posted By 72_sporto
The microswitch contacts should visibly spark...

The microswitch contacts should visibly spark only weakly in cars with correctly functioning "flyback" diodes at the top of their Vacuum Control Valves. For some inexplicable reason, a whole lot of...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-17-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By 72_sporto
Hi Alex, Definitely sounds like a hole in...

Hi Alex,

Definitely sounds like a hole in the diaphragm. Yikes69 recently tested one by pumping smokey air into it's vacuum line- and watching for the smoke. Sounded like a good way to check...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-15-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,748
Posted By 72_sporto
Yes, the switch should "press fit" reasonably...

Yes, the switch should "press fit" reasonably firmly and not slide around. (Mine is a very firm fit..)

Here's how mine looks in relation to the handbrake and tunnel. Note how far down the shaft...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-14-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,748
Posted By 72_sporto
If the old switch had rotated due to looseness,...

If the old switch had rotated due to looseness, it would not activate correctly.

Make sure that you install your new switch in the correct orientation. The two long switch contacts need to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-14-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,301
Posted By 72_sporto
Thanks John! Pleased to hear it went well.

Thanks John! Pleased to hear it went well.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-13-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,748
Posted By 72_sporto
Hi Chris, All shift knobs are held on with a...

Hi Chris,

All shift knobs are held on with a crush sleeve and can usually be pulled off with a bit of grunt. (And maybe some gentle persausion by a rubber mallet and a bit of timber.)

My switch...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-11-2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,301
Posted By 72_sporto
At least help is on the way! ;) You might...

At least help is on the way! ;)

You might be able to get the 3 push-in rubber bump stops at a Lowes or Home Depot?(or something very similar) We have a chain here in OZ called Clark Rubber...
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