December 5, 2018 | Research & Identification | 0 Comments

Bob Watts has maintained an inventory of 356 Sunroof cars for many years. Attached is his inventory which includes many VINs and other resources for sunroof cars.Sunroof_data_356SRInvenVIN28__1_.docx

September 19, 2018 | Research & Identification | 1 Comment

Hello to all the fans, I want to know if the hardtop sunroof was proposed in 1959 for At2. The factory did not give me a specific date. Officially he arrived in 1961 in the catalog of options. Dr. Brett Johnson's very good book "A Guide to Restoring Authenticity" states on page 33 (1959 for 356 A) the manufacture was at Porsche Germany or at Golde in the USA in 1959? thank you very much this question fascinates me. Julien

January 16, 2018 | Tech Article Finder | 1 Comment

6 to 12 Volt Conversion: Converting To a Late 912 or VW Large Diameter Generator6 to 12 Volt Conversion: Using the 6v Starter in a 12v Conversion? Ammeter, How the VDO WorksAudio Input Jack, Auxiliary for Older RadiosAxle Boot InstallationAxle and Flywheel Nut Removal and ReinstallationAxle Bearing, Replacing Rear on 356 Disc Brake CarsBattery 6V, Optima Hold-Down Battery, Safely Jumping a 6 Volt with a 12 VoltBattery, Securing a 6V Optima in T2 & T5 CarsBattery, Using an 8V in a 6V Car — Why Not To Do ItBike Rack, Adapting a Modern one to a 356Blasting MediaBlinker, How to Test 6V Hella blinker (click link to PDF)Bolt & Nut Sizes and Torque Values Porsche 356 Brake Calipers, How to Free Stuck Brake Fluid, A Simple & Easy Way To Change Brake Fluid: DOT 3/4 or DOT 5 (Silicone)? Brake Squeal, Reducing Brake, Disc Piston Removal - The Easy WayBrake Caliper OverhaulBrake, disc, Installing a Dual Master Cylinder Using Original ReservoirBrake, Drum SqueakCadmium Plating Tips C...

November 3, 2017 | Research & Identification | 4 Comments

any info on spacer that turns oil pump gear 90 degrees from cam

January 28, 2017 | Research & Identification | 3 Comments

Enter what you would like to search for (such as VIN) and click Search.If the number that you searched on is in the database this is the screen you will see. Click on any of the "links in blue" and you will see this page with the complete history, that is in the database, of the VIN number that you have chosen.

April 7, 2014 | Research & Identification | 2 Comments

Click Below for a PDF of Porsche PET Katalog 1959 Katalog THIS PARTS CATALOGUE CONTAINS ALL ORDER INFORMATION OF TYPES 356 FROM MODEL YEAR 1950 - 1955 356-A FROM MODEL YEAR 1956 - 1959E_356_59_KATALOG.pdf 1965 Katalog THIS PARTS CATALOGUE CONTAINS ALL ORDER INFORMATION OF TYPES 356-B FROM MODEL YEAR 1960 - 1963 356-C FROM MODEL YEAR 1964 - 1965E_356_65_KATALOG.pdf

June 25, 2013 | Research & Identification | 2 Comments

by Bill Sargent Information on the V Series (64/65) Blaupunkt Koln radio.    There will be many PDF files. They are all the Blaupunkt factory circuit diagrams and specifications that allow a technician to repair and adjust the radio.  Russ Collins and I scoured the world to get them in order to repair the radio in my 64C. Koln U Series Board Layout PDF File 1 PDF File 2 Koln V Series Align PDF File 1 PDF File 2 PDF File 3 PDF File 4   Koln V Series Schematic Koln V Series Spare Parts Koln V Series Technical Data PDF File 1 PDF File 2 PDF File 3 PDF File 4        

June 10, 2013 | Research & Identification | 0 Comments

The attached diagram shows the internal construction of a plain bearing carrera dry sump oil tank.  Note that the earlier roller bearing carrera motors used a much more complex oil tank that was effectively a tank within a tank.

June 10, 2013 | Research & Identification | 1 Comment

Click here for a pdf of 356A carrera oil system from the tank and parts in the engine compartment all the way to the front of the car where the coolers sit.  This file is concentrated on the front coolers.

June 6, 2013 | Research & Identification | 3 Comments

356 A Carrera Oil Cooler information by Bill Sargent   1.       Click Here for a PDF file – 356 A Carrera Oil Cooler Brackets & Ducting.   Photos with notes for installation of the A carrera front oil coolers2.      Click Here for a PDF file - 356 A Carrera Oil Cooler Brackets & Ducting – 11 x 17 inch print.   Tracings of all oil cooler ducting parts full size if printed on 11 x 17 inch paper.3.      Click Here for a PDF file – 356 A carrera oil cooler mount block & brackets.   Somewhat crude drawing of the alloy mount block that the coolers and soft oil lines connect to.  Block also is used to mount the coolers to the mounting brackets.4.       Click Here for a PDF file – Metric Tube Fitting Assembly & Troubleshooting.   Parker Hydraulic manual for the EO style metric tube fittings used on all 356 carreras.  EO fitting information starts on page 28.