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Index V1-25 Engine (PDF)
Index V1-25 Exhaust (PDF)
Index V1-25 Fuel System (PDF)
Harry Pellow - "The Maestro"
Crankcase
Crankshaft and connecting rods
Crankshaft
Connecting rods
Bearings
Throwout bearing swap
Cylinder head, cylinders and pistons
How to Find a Bad Engine Cylinder
Compression Ratio
Big Bore Pistons - Torque vs. Horsepower
Valve Gear
Camshaft
Lifters
Rocker Arms
Valves
Pushrods
Air cooling and shroud
Shroud
Fan Shroud Colors
Cooling fan
Fan Blade Failure
Belts
Engine lubrication
Oil Pump
Oil Filters Topic Page
Oil pickup and sump screen
Solving Sump Plate Oil Leaks
Carburetor and fuel supply
Solex 40 PII Topic Page
Weber
Setting up Weber 40's
Fabricating Weber Fuel Lines
Velocity Stacks — For Looks, For Power, or Both
Weber Carburetors - Installation and Tuning
Zenith 32 NDIX Topic Page
Dellorto
Fuel Pump - Topic Page
Throttle Linkage
A Systematic Approach to Full Throttle
Engine Won't Come Back to Idle
Fuel Cock
Fuel Valve FAQ
Air Cleaners
Performance enhancements
Electrical equipment
Distributor Topic Page
Spark plugs
Spark Plugs
Changing Spark Plugs
Twin Plug Ignition in the 356 Engine
Spark plug wires
Coil
Starter Topic Page
Generator
Generator Removal
6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion: Late 912 or VW Large Diameter Generator
Voltage regulator
Voltage Regulator Adjustment
Exhaust system
Debunking the Myth of the Sport Muffler
Exhaust Comparison Test With Dyno Data
Muffler Performance Comparison
Clutch
Flywheel, seals, and gland nut
Reconditioning Flywheels
Clutch disk
Pressure plate
Throwout bearing
Index V1-25 Clutch
Index V1-25 Transmission
Vic Skirmants
Clutch release mechanism
Clutch Alignment
Transmission housing
Transmission Identification
Gears and shafts
Gearing Graphs
Differential
Differential Side Shim Thickness Determination from Initial Backlash Measurement
Limited slip differential
741 Transmission
Porsche 356 Transaxle Upgrades
644 Transmission
519 Transmission
Index V1-25 Brake
Index V1-25 Front Axle
Index V1-25 Rear Axle
Index V1-25 Suspension
Foot pedal system
Parking brake
Parking Brake
Shifting system and heating air supply
356C Shift Link Refurbishment
Factory Fresh Air Blower
Heater Tube Repair
Front axle
Identifying Shock Absorbers
Steering
Steering Topic Page
Rear axle
Axle Boot Installation
Trailing Arm Adjustment without VW Tool
Replacing Rear Axle Bearing on 356 Disc Brake Cars
Axle and Flywheel Nut Removal and Reinstallation
Compensating spring
The Super 90 Camber Compensator: Yea or Nay
Brakes
Disk brakes
C Disc Brake Caliper Overhaul
How to Free Stuck Brake Calipers
Disc Brake Piston Removal The Easy Way
Drum brakes
Drum Brake Squeak
Reducing Brake Squeal
Fluid & Bleeding
Changing Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid DOT 3 and 4 -or- DOT 5 Silicon
Master cylinder
Dual Master Cylinder 356C
Installing a Dual Master Cylinder Using Original Reservoir in a 356C
Brake lines
Index V1-25 Electrical
Index V1-25 Fuel System
Index V1-25 Heater Instruments
Index V1-25 Switches tools
Index V1-25 Wheels
Fuel Tank
Instruments
Speedometer
Tachometer
Combination gauge
Debugging the Fuel Gauge
Testing Your Oil Temperature Gauge
Clock
Electric Clock Adjusting Screw
Road Wheels
Wheel Weights and Types
Tire Safety and Date Codes
Tire Pressures for the 356
Tires With Tubes: Original Yes, Needed No
Messko Tire Gauge Pouches
Silver Wheel Paint Choices
Hubcap Clip Installation
Rudge knock-off hub
Tools and Jack
Safe Jack Use
Jackstand Support Boxes
Travel Kit List
Custom Tools for Your 356
Index V1-25 Body
Index V1-25 Paint
Frame
Tunnel Cable Routing
Celette Jig
Custom Dolly for Moving Your 356 Without a Rear End
Rustproofing the Longitudinals
Frame components
Interior paneling
Exterior paneling
Restoring Original 356 Floors
Web 137 Rust Removal and Rust Prevention
Rust Prevention - Myths & Reality
Blasting Media
Web 130 Why a Paint Booth is Important
Bumpers front and rear
Front and rear hoods with accessories
Hood Seal Installation
Doors with accessories
Door Striker Plate Removal
No-Weld Door Bottom Repair
Window frames, door, vent wings and door windowpanes
Removal, Repair and Reinstallation of the 356C Window Regulator
Window Regulator Pivot Pin Replacement
Sliding roof
Golde Sunroof Installation Manual
Index V1-25 Trim
Seats and rear seats
Seat Belts in your 356
3-Point Y-Shaped Seatbelt Installation in a Speedster
More Secure Headrest Installation Method
Seat Recliner Disassembly
Switching Seats Between Models
Reassembling a Recliner Back
Seat Back Hinge Types
Bucket seats
Glass
How to Install a Coupe Windshield
Roadster Windshield Installation
Convertible D - Roadster Windshield Installation
Body interior
Dashboard equipment
Wood Steering Wheels
Hand Throttle FAQ
Dash Knob Refinishing
Colors for Dash Knobs
Identifying Blaupunkt Radios by Series Designation
Auxiliary Audio Input Jack for Older Radios
Radio Plates – Real or Repro
Glove Box Door Items
Making a 12 Volt Charger Outlet on Your Dash
Sound insulation
Trimmings
Garnish Rail and Dash Pad Colors
Folding top - Cabriolet
Top equipment - Cabriolet
Folding top - Roadster
Top equipment - Roadster
Hard top
The 356 “Hardtop”
356 Porsche Removable Hardtops
Karmann Hardtop Notchback Coupe
Index V1-25 Lights
Index V1-25 Wipers
Headlamps
Headlight Bulb Types
Headlight and Parking Light Types
Headlight Assemblies
Headlight Alignment and Adjustment
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
Removing T2 Wiper Assembly
Lights and switches
Horns
Horn Button Identification
Turn signals
Front Turn Signal Types
Fog lights
Fog Light Switch Location
Battery
Using an 8V Battery in a 6V Car
Safely Jumping a 6 Volt Battery with a 12 Volt
Tie Down for an Optima Battery
Hold Down for Optima Battery 6V
Securing a 6V Optima Battery in T2
Tail lights
Making the 356 Safer with LED Tail Lights
Switches and relays
HLr Relay Kit Installation Tips
Fuse Box
Wiring Harness
Index V1-25 4-Cam
Index V1-25 Misc
Hardware
356Talk - Rubber trim kits
Index V1-25 Originality
Ron Roland
Brett Johnson
Charlie White Website
Chroming
Do-it-yourself Casting and Chroming
Chrome Plating
Shiny Side Up - Polishing Chrome
Dolly
Dolly Measurements
Paint Stripping
Paint Stripping Alternatives
Chemical Paint & Rust Removal
Sandblasting
Sand Belongs in the Desert
The Engine-Eating Monster
Don't sandblast!!
Painting
Rust Removal and Rust Prevention
Why a Paint Booth is Important
Colors Cold
Colors Hot
Finish Forensics - Original Paint, Re-spray, Restoration? How Much and Where?
Rotisserie
Building a Rotisserie
Welding
Welding Joints
Patching
MIG Welder
Quick Reference Page Specs, Tables, Lists, Graphs, Calculators
Generators and Regulators Ignition Slow Start When Hot Gas Smell Start-up After Extended Storage Proper Engine Warm-up Greg Bryan 356 Electrical Video
What Gas Does Your 356 Need? No Need For Avgas or Race Gas Ethanol and Gas Oil Temperatures Modern Oils and the Air Changing Oil Transmission Oil Changing Brake Fluid
The 356Talk Forum Which oil should I use? Which tires should I use? Ethanol gas in the 356? Is there a list of engines and transmissions for sale and wanted? What to do after storing my 356?
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