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Porsche 911 6 Pin Spark Box or CDI
Installation Instructions on how to install a new Porsche 911 6 pin Spark Box or CDI unit. WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING ANY IGNITION SYSTEMS COMPONENTS. Failure to follow these instructions and the vehicle owners handbook and shop manual could result in serious personal injury, death and or damage to...
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Getting the right person for the job !
We offer a wide range of products which we can fit at our London based service centre and body shop. Our specialist team are familiar with fitting complicated products, conversions, spoilers and accessories. We have the capabilities to modify, adjust and make electrical connections as well as painting and fitting.It is not always possible for...
Read more >>What is Isofix ? Car Seats
What is Isofix ?ISOFIX is the latest and safest system for fitting your car seat. ISOFIX stands for “International Standards Organisation’s FIX.” Isofix seats enable you to fit your car seat without using a seat belt. Instead it uses Isofix points, which many new cars are now constructed with. You may not realise you have...
Read more >>Engine oils. What does my oil actually do?
An engine oil’s job is primarily to stop all the metal surfaces in your engine from grinding together and tearing themselves apart from friction whilst transferring heat away from the combustion cycle. Engine oil must also be able to hold all the nasty by-products of combustion, such as silica (silicon oxide) and acids in suspension....
Read more >>Your Porsche winter check list.
If you are putting your Porsche away for some of the winter these are the things we recommend……. Clean it inside and out. The cleaner the car is when you put it away, the better it will look every time you check in on it. I usually do a complete wash and a put a quick...
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Turbo Tie Rods – Installation
1.Special Tools — In addition to regular sockets/wrenches Non Adjustable Tie Rod End Puller Dull Metal Chisel w/ .5″-.75″ blade width (or big flat head screw driver might work) Silicon Lube Spray BIG adjustable wrench1. Jack front of car up high enough to easily work under it with hammers or large wrenches. Safety brake should...
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Installing Short Shift Kit 911 1974-86
Installing the 911 Short Shift Kit Following are detailed instructions on installing a Short Shift into a 1978 911SC. They should be applicable for model years 1974 to 86. Parts Involved: Things the Short Shift kit includes: 1.Shift lever (longer below the pivot, slightly shorter above it) 2.Metal top plate 3.Rubber buffer plate 4.(2) Springs...
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Retrofit Heat Exchangers
Early Heat Exchanger Retrofit. The car used for this upgrade is a 1982 911SC. This upgrade is one of the best bolt on improvements that can be done to 911′s 1974-89 2.7L / 3.0L and 3.2L. The results of upgrade. Increase in horsepower. There have been claims of anywhere from 10-30 horsepower. There is definitely...
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Expandable Oil Tubes
Expandable Oil Return Tube Kits The principle point of failure are the two seals on each end. After many years of service, the seals get old, and begin to leak. The good news is that there is a relatively easy fix for these leaking tubes. Unlike the 914 oil return tubes, there are no pushrods...
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Fuel Pump Replacement
Porsche 911 engines need a steady supply of fuel at the correct pressure for good performance. If the hum from your fuel pump is getting louder, it may be a sign of imminent failure. When you order your new fuel pump, be sure to get two new copper sealing rings.  Here is how to...
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