KERMIT Posted 21May, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21May, 2021 On 09/05/2021 at 07:48, Oldskl60 said: Oh this is beautiful to watch coming together. Very nice attention to detail and obviously lots of 'thought'. Keep up the great work! Thanks a lot for the comment, helps to make it worthwhile for all the running around and sometimes bullshit from Customs. Anyway, onwards and hopefully upwards to have this baby finished by Xmas?? (That's the third time i've said that since ownership) tomo and Oldskl60 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 21May, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 21May, 2021 On 09/05/2021 at 07:48, Oldskl60 said: Oh this is beautiful to watch coming together. Very nice attention to detail and obviously lots of 'thought'. Keep up the great work! Thanks a lot for the comment, helps to make it worthwhile for all the running around and sometimes bullshit from a Government Department. Anyway, onwards and hopefully upwards to have this baby finished by Xmas?? (That's the third time i've said that since ownership) Once again Patrick Motorsports has saved the day with their gearchange kit. Turns out that there were some alterations made previously that didn't work for us, so we needed their expertise to keep moving on. I had a bit of a boxing match with Customs in regards to Duty and the standing FREE TRADE AGREEMENT between Australia and the USA. Turned out that not all the bits in the kit were made in the US, so I had to put my gun away!!! I asked Patrick's to use the services of DHL, which I must admit were fantastic to deal with, rather than UPS who frankly, are bloody hopeless. Owned by the Germans, DHL do it with that cool efficiency that that they are so recognised for! The battery tray, ex Boxster is in, along with the battery plus a kill switch for prolonged garage time. Adrian has done a ripper job of that. There's some rear "trunk" carpet on the way, along with a new tail light glass, both from Auto Atlanta. The carpet will match the front carpet that I purchased from AA back in 2019,when I thought the car would be done in 5 minutes; silly me!!!! Also, there's another 915 shifter been ordered from Performance 9 in Q'land and Stan tells me it will be available to us next week. I reckon apart from two drive shafts, we're about there for parts required and aren't I happy about that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The wheels seem to be taking a long time away ,but there's reason for that, so we'll go with the flow so to speak. Oldskl60, crsedge, P-Kay and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 22May, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 22May, 2021 Some more photos taken Friday 21 May,21. crsedge and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 23May, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2021 I found a picture of the 914 on the back of a truck prior to coming to Australia. I'm not sure if it still has the small block V8 in it that it once had, or was back to a Porsche engine? Troubleshooter, crsedge, LeeM and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 26May, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 26May, 2021 Amazing what you find when you go lookin! I thought that the one fuel tank rubber mounting buffer that came with the car was it, but NO, there are two ,right and left. Who'd have ever thought there'd be two for balance? Clamps for the catch can filter are on the way as well as Fresh Air Blower Drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 27May, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 27May, 2021 (edited) Latest today is that the Targa Roof fits perfectly into the "rear trunk space" or BOOT for us locals, with plenty of clearance above the battery. Edited 27May, 2021 by KERMIT Mistake. tomo and P-Kay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 5June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 5June, 2021 The shifter mechanism is on its way from Queensland and should lob on Tuesday and to my surprise the bits from Retro Automotive Products in the States turned up today. That's funny, I see an Icy Cold Corona got into the picture; where'd that come from? Package might have gone via Mexico???? tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 7June, 2021 Report Share Posted 7June, 2021 On 27/05/2021 at 16:23, KERMIT said: Latest today is that the Targa Roof fits perfectly into the "rear trunk space" or BOOT for us locals, with plenty of clearance above the battery. Looks good Did you decide to not fix the roof (as per Factory 916s) and maintain the ability to remove for open top driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 10June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 10June, 2021 Yes that's pretty much it, but funnily enough the other cars I have came with a sunroof that I never use!! I just came back from the mechanic's and to my great surprise, the engine's in the car. Mind you, it'll probably be in and out a few times more, but it gave us an opportunity to discuss mufflers and what we'll do about that. "Never ending"! tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 10June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 10June, 2021 Adrian just sent a quick video of him cranking over the engine. There's no fuel tank or anything like that, but nice to know "she lives"!!!!!!!! P-Kay, tomo and Stepo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 14June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 14June, 2021 Hi Fella's. Ade got into this week and the following photos show the progress. Unfortunately it all has to come out again as this is an exercise in checking available space. Its worked, as we now know that the torsion bars that make the boot lid go up and down have to come out. There needs to be min 20 ml separation distance between body and engine, no touching. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 19June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 19June, 2021 Adrian has been doing some work on the engine breathing properly. Here's a couple photos. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 22June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 22June, 2021 We're getting a bit excited right now as a lots happening. Engine Oil Line on its way from Performance 9 in Q'land as well as a box of stuff from Auto Atlanta, all needed to get it running at last! I need to visit Trade Brake & Clutch today to get a couple of rear brake lines made as the existing are a tad too short, then to the VW Wrecker in Southern Rd to hopefully find an early VW accelerator pedal and it's associated bits? Dalai, P-Kay and tomo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 24June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 24June, 2021 VW venture for parts was a fail, so we got the bits from PCM. Also decided on a new set of windscreen washer jets as the washer bottle was about to go in. I picked up the new rear brake lines, Ade installed them and when all assembled tried to bleed them and found the Master cylinder blocked, so that'll get sorted tomorrow. I picked up the wheels this morning after Matt had the tyres fitted and bought them home. The valve protectors were removed during the process, so PCM included 4 of those with the washer jets. The overall finish on the wheels is just fabulous, so I can't speak highly enough of the efforts that Matt and the crew at Wheel Solutions put in, but it's obvious that you can't get THE RSR dull finish with paint, as we have used. I'll look at them for a couple of weeks and decide what to do. It's either leave them like they are, or have the centre's painted satin black like the background, in other words like new 930 wheels looked. I'm going to include a photo of the new kid on the block and Porsche parts supplier, "Bunnings!" Their 80ml pipe and 90 elbow worked a treat!!! tomo and Raven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 26June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 26June, 2021 A few more photos from this week. Brake Master Cylinder is at Trade Brake & Clutch for re-build. A new accelerator pedal from PCM arrived so we put the drivers seat in, got the driving position right and fixed the pedal in place. Two new washer jets to be installed, along with new washer lines. Oil was put into the engine and on cranking it's obvious that the oil pump is working properly, so we're happy about that. With luck, the bits out there in delivery land will all arrive this week which will possibly allow us to install the fuel tank, the fuel lines and fire the old girl up?????????? Should sound ACE, straight out as no muffler in site yet. Open the door about Friday, you might hear it!!!! Raven and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 26June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 26June, 2021 I forgot the dizzies!! The high tension leads from the coils to the dizzies were installed Thursday. Raven, tomo and P-Kay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 1July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 1July, 2021 Turns out the w/washer bottle has a leak, so some goo applied and waiting for it to dry before reinstallation. Just awaiting confirmation of the origin of the brake master cylinder? It seems that it may be, dare I say it, "Mercedes Benz"?????? Once we know what it is, Trade B & C can get the kit and rebuild it. There was a Castrol sticker in the front space that was associated with Race Brake Fluid and a treacle like substance is in the brake lines. We figure that there was a mix of regular brake fluid and race brake fluid in there together and they don't mix well. A big flush will be carried out on re-assembly. I put two of the refurbished wheels on the car to see how they look?? Not sure yet! Adrian has found two drive shafts of the right length, so some new bits as needed will come from PCM and that'll be done. tomo and Raven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 1July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 1July, 2021 A few more photos. Raven, tomo and crsedge 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 8July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 (edited) I picked up the drive shafts and another engine pipe from A Class Powder Coating today and Baz proves again what a ripper bloke he is to deal with as they were only there a couple of days. When I took them to Adrian (Hartech) he had completed the installation of all the new pipes upfront for the heating. All looks bloody terrific with the black pipes and the contrast of the yellow clips. The operating switch for the heating will be fitted soon, just not sure where yet? I've been quietly concerned about the fitting of the engine lid, owing to the size of the engine, but Adrian installed it today and there are no clearance issues and it fits beautifully up against the boot lid/trunk lid. A little tweaking when it goes to Andy at Fabcoat for the body kit refitting. Same for the bonnet. All the plumbing for the engine/oil system will be completed in the next few days. Vroom Vroom noises getting closer!! Edited 8July, 2021 by KERMIT Forgot driveshaft photo Raven, tomo, P-Kay and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 14July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 14July, 2021 (edited) I picked up the Brake Master Cylinder from Trade Brake & Clutch yesterday, bought it home and gave it a couple of coats of black paint, letting it dry overnight. This morning a coat of clear completed the task and it's looking pretty cool. I dropped it down to Adrian (Hartech) and had a chat about the WEVO shifter that we may have an issue with? Reverse seems to be an issue but to really know, the engine needs to be running and that's a little way off yet. We also discussed the muffler issue and there seems to be two choices. First is two shotgun mufflers, which means cutting the two long sections of the heat exchangers and adding them in, before running two pipes, side by side out the back, same as GT3. The other is a 911 muffler across the rear, with a section cut out to clear the WEVO, then two outlets same as GT3. I just remembered I had these two lots of photos as ideas of what the exhaust might look like. The second option is very expensive! Edited 14July, 2021 by KERMIT Additional photos. Raven and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 24July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 24July, 2021 Yesterday was pretty exciting when I saw Adrian (Hartech), as he had a jerry can hooked up, spark and the motec talking to all the right bits. The only thing that stopped us turning the key was the fact that there's no oil in the engine and I have oil pipes in my car to take to the powder coaters on Monday. A morning visit by me to Max saw us solve the exhaust question. Adrian, Max & I have decided on giving the GT3 side by side pipes idea the boot, also the RSR finish and going more with an original look. Max will cut the long heat exchanger pipe near the collector, install a muffler, then finish it off both sides with a Harley Pipe which is also baffled. Yes, I know it sounds out there, but look at the pics, how good is that?? Max also made a small clip that fits onto the top seam of the fuel tank, allowing the metal strap that holds the charcoal filter in place to be connected. Another puzzle to appear is the running of the heater pipes, as it's getting pretty crowded down there. We think we'll run with a reducer for a bit and then back to the original diameter. Getting closer to some NOISE!!!! P-Kay, tomo, Raven and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 10August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 10August, 2021 Hi Guys. Max was doing some work for Adrian last week so I wandered down and we had a discussion about the final exhaust look and agreed on two medium size semi baffled mufflers that Max found on ebay, in combination with the two Harley Pipes. No idea what it'll sound like but some consideration was given to both neighbours and the cops possible reactions? I'm not interested in discussions about how loud it is with either of them, so we'll take the soft option at this time. If it's too quiet, then we'll re visit the thing. Once lockdown # 478 is over, Max will come down and complete the work required. Great to have two guys so interested in the outcome! Max also took away the crash plate from the front underside of the car and remodelled it from LHD configuration, to RHD as per the photos. Baz from A Class Powder Coaters did it nice and quick for me and it's now with Adrian, once again as per the photos. Adrian was fitting the seals for the engine bay and realised that the one that goes across the front was too short. It was the same length as the two side seals, so I got onto Auto Atlanta immediately. The correct one is on its way and I have sent the incorrect one back. Once that lobs, we can finish off the engine bay and install the engine for the last time. I forgot the engine seal photos. P-Kay, Raven and tomo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockydude Posted 11August, 2021 Report Share Posted 11August, 2021 Coming along really nicely - showing great dedication from you and your various “partners in crime” - you’ll very much end up with your own car being what you want it to be - really enjoyable keeping up with progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 17August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 17August, 2021 Adrian (Hartech) called me on Friday night, suggesting that we might "light her up" on Saturday morning and " light her up we did"!!!!! We only had the lightly baffled Harley Pipes pushed into the heat exchanger pipes for silencing, so take it from me, It was LOUD!!!! First run in 10/12 years and all good, thank Christ!! Maybe i'll get a chance to do a little video next time? tomo, P-Kay, crsedge and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMIT Posted 18August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 18August, 2021 Tried the video no success. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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