'69 / '76 Germanlook Project

[NO_H2O]

Looks great. Get it dialed in and it will be a great ride. Glad to see it is on the road.

[dub_crazee]

Kinda bad news - i need a new nose cone for my gearbox.

so if anyone has lot a nose cone for a porsche 915 gearbox - or knows where i can source one please let me know.

ive phoned a few placecs in the uk with little luck - i also have bears and another friend on the case. Found one in the US but if somone europe/UK based has one please let me know

really wanted to have the car back on the road for the Volksworld 25 year anniversary thing at brands hatch but cant see that happening now

Deano

[wrenchnride247]

Martin Bott has conversion nose cones...

[judgie]

whats up with it? can it be repaired?

[dub_crazee]

Paul @ Bears phoned me on Friday - he's managed to source one for £250.
Not a bad price i gues - i was going to get one from Martin for $400 (he had an OG one - not conversion one on the shelf)

Rob - gearbox is a funny one. Paul said it looked like it had a very recent rebuild and the internals were in great nick. however, the nose cone had a crack and had been welded but also the bore in it had become ovaled (same in the intermediate section) so didn't have a reference point to sleeve it.

Now he's got a nose cone to take a reference from he can sleeve the intermediate section and put it all back together.

Fingers crossed he'l have it ready for me by wednesday morning. I'l give you a bell on monday re engine.

Cheers
Deano

[Mr Big]

Hope you get it sorted it mate. Still no progress on mine

Trying to find someone to machine the Porsche hubs for me. Can't do anything without them.

And remember, if you ever want to sell that reg plate

[dub_crazee]

If you dont find anyone to do your hubs give me a shout and il get it sorted.

Finally got the gearbox back from bears and everything is back in and running

ive got a few bits of finishing to do - but nothing major. ive raised the front half an inch and lowered the back about an inch. i might lower the back a tad more - havnt decided yet. next step is rolling road although ive got my eye on some jenveys

[Kafer_Mike]

I prefer quick-release "Pip" pins. The ones I used are 1/4" x 3".

[dub_crazee]

Just received these in the post



retaining the torsion bars for now and running 175lb springs.

Also, after getting abit of clutch slip last time i was giving it the beans, i decided to investigate. Ive narrowed it down to the pressure plate that teaches me for not buying a new clutch! Just been to my local supplier who were the cheapest i could find at £290

Well those jobs will keep be busy for a little while! Bring on the spring - i cant wait to get back out on the roads!

[dub_crazee]

Well, i did't get to use my bug much this year as i sepnt a month in California and the rest of the time i was either working or wedding planning.....but i did get to use my bug for the big day






Although i now have our other dub to restore (71 bay) i have managed to get my hands on a VW speedshop efi kit!!



Just need to order up some fuel fittings and a wide band lambda kit and i can get it fitted! I am also considering a M45 supercharger rather than turbo! I love a winter project

[Mr_Zed_ZX20]

Originally Posted by dub_crazee

I am also considering a M45 supercharger rather than turbo! I love a winter project

Just I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in regarding the M45 supercharger idea, simply put, its probably not the best route. I have one for my 97 civic and its design is limited to roughly 5psi before it starts to heat the charge air excessively. They can be overspun, but this will eventually shorten the life of the blower assembly. When the rotors get hot they will start to eat into the wall of the case thus establishing new clearances. This sounds all fine and dandy except that now the blower will struggle to make boost under normal conditions. You can help keep the heat under control with the use of methanol injection, but boost numbers are still limited to the size of the rotor assembly. The best part is the immediate torque off idle, but the engine won't pull like modest turbo setup. Now the bad issues regarding the tuning, (I can only speak for the honda scene) part throttle detonation is a real problem even with an aftermarket computer and proper fuel setup. Not saying it will never work, but wanted to share some of the headaches I've seen with the M45. If possible, a centrifugal supercharger would be the way to go and something totally unique.

[Clatter]

Oh, my, I just love this car.
Had to re-read the entire thread again.
That's like the fifth time now...

Every time something else grabs my attention.

-Like the fuel lines.
Looks like you started with hard lines in the tunnel then switched to braided?
Is there a particular reason it ended up like that?
Say, a problem? or maybe mock-up?

I'm trying to figure out plumbing my car, and wonder if you had any wisdom to impart...

[mattp]

Deano, I remember this car from a long time ago 2005?

Have you finished it yet?

[dub_crazee]

Hey matt!
Long time no speak - hows your bay doing?

Dont think they are ever finished are they??

Ive recently lowered the back a tad more. Clutch started slipping a tiny bit last time i was out in it though so looked like ive got to pull the motor again! Still got a few other bits and pices to do but its 99 % there

[al_kaholik]

We aren't ever finished are we.

Matt how is the house move going - you sorted somewhere now.

Dean, looking good as ever