michel Posted 19March, 2014 Report Share Posted 19March, 2014 Mike you forgot to add AC78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 19March, 2014 Report Share Posted 19March, 2014 would it also be worth speaking to the maker of this tool and convince him of the merits of selling direct to OZ? I like his loyalty to the Pelican fraternity, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 19March, 2014 Report Share Posted 19March, 2014 EDIT: wrong link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20March, 2014 Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 this is the kirk tool in its glory http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-engine-rebuilding-forum/794442-911-valve-lash-adjustment-tool.html this is the DIY version http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/964-forum/466754-the-9m-valve-adjusting-tool.html this is the stromski racing version http://www.automotion.com/porsche-valve-lash-adjuster-tool-911-964-993.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 20March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 Mike you forgot to add AC78 Just making sure you were all paying attention All fixed and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 20March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 http://www.google.com/patents/US8584630 Is this it? Don't know what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 20March, 2014 Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 Thanks, Michel. After seeing the picture with the tool in situ on the rocker arm and the description of the tool by it's inventor, it all makes sense now. I was struggling to understand how this tool worked up until now. Hopefully by now the backorder problem is taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 20March, 2014 Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 Don't know what you mean? whoops, wrong link - I had found the patent and was hoping you could contact the manufacturer through it. I've since closed the window and can't find it again though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 20March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 whoops, wrong link - I had found the patent and was hoping you could contact the manufacturer through it. I've since closed the window and can't find it again though Thought you were in IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 20March, 2014 Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 haha I was a bit busy looking at a lovely photo of my car that QLD police sent me well that's my excuse anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 20March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 Just got one of those too although my car did look SXC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 20March, 2014 Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 You guys must be doing well to afford those limited edition prints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 20March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 20March, 2014 Attention Valve tool buying group (you know who you are) I've just sent an update e-mail to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 21March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2014 Group, please check your e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 21March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2014 Update: So after talking to the right person at PP we have now secured a bulk purchase deal that will get you a Valve Lash Tool with a landed cost to your door of no more than $110 AU (based on the bulk purchase deal). We have six in the group and there would be room for 3 more, so if you are interested please PM me ASAP as we will be putting in the order no later than Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 22March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 22March, 2014 2 payments received, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 22March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 22March, 2014 2 payments received, thank you. Now only waiting for 2 payments to get the order sent in - SO SHOW ME THE MONEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 23March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 23March, 2014 The inaugural PFA buying group has just brokered and completed it's first bulk purchase deal! 6 PFA members, in 3 states (sorry 2 states and one territory) saved nearly $50 each and also got the benefit of buying just one thing without the postage cost being silly. Huge thanks to Kyle from Pelican Parts and David from Kirk engines Inc. for taking the time to listen to our request and making this happen. Also the fact that 6 PFA members who have never met before, worked together and contributed to making this happen speaks volumes about the positive and trusting culture within the PFA community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 23March, 2014 Report Share Posted 23March, 2014 Great work, Mike. Just quietly, we might be the 2nd PFA bulk buy, I think some Swepco was shared around a little while back. This doesn't diminish your achievement though. The big win was getting PP to play the game with us, not against us. It takes a bit of effort to make this happen, jumping on board was the easy part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 23March, 2014 Report Share Posted 23March, 2014 Great work, Mike. Just quietly, we might be the 2nd PFA bulk buy, I think some Swepco was shared around a little while back. This doesn't diminish your achievement though. The big win was getting PP to play the game with us, not against us. It takes a bit of effort to make this happen, jumping on board was the easy part. No need to buy Swepco from overseas. You can buy it right here in Melbourne from SLA based in Altona North. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 23March, 2014 Report Share Posted 23March, 2014 Great work, Mike. Just quietly, we might be the 2nd PFA bulk buy, I think some Swepco was shared around a little while back. This doesn't diminish your achievement though. The big win was getting PP to play the game with us, not against us. It takes a bit of effort to make this happen, jumping on board was the easy part. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 23March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 23March, 2014 Thank you gentleman, doing anything related to that sexy beast of a car of mine is never work only fun. Here's a a funny story,well I think so. I posted a thread around the end of 2013 regarding a Brisbane supplier for Swepco oil, there were a few posts and as can happen they went off on a tangent a bit but that's what this place is about. Bunch of guys and girls talking cr** amount Porsches,well mostly:) So I phone this supplier up and told him I'd mentioned his existence on the forum but it did not seem to generate much interest, but I still wanted to buy some. "What do you mean no interest" he says " I've sold the lot and just got some more in!" Anyway I got a better price and free delivery to my door:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb84911 Posted 23March, 2014 Report Share Posted 23March, 2014 Great work Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 26March, 2014 Report Share Posted 26March, 2014 I did a group buy of Swepco 18 mths ago - combined the decanting with a bbq. Buy the 44 gallon drum by far the most economical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 26March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 26March, 2014 got any left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.jpg.ad1a72e798afeef82ad7d842b8811a0f.thumb.jpg.b97b92624246035b77ff34cc70f2245b.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.