08Dec2013
1973 Porsche 911T Fuel System
With the motor freshly rebuilt and running, we were still having a hard time starting the car which had not really changed since before the rebuild. The 73.5 911 used a 1 year only warm up regulator which helps the engine start when cold. Unfortunately, unlike the later model WUR’s, they are not rebuild able once they fail, and finding a good one is nearly impossible. Thus we decided to update to a 109 style WUR like the later 911’s. …
03Oct2013
Chump Car: Prepping for the Chumpianship
That’s right….chumpianship. With great finishes at BIR and HPR, Car 54 Where Are You is qualified for the Chumpianship at Road America here in a few weeks. Trying to get the car prepped to hold up for such a prestigious event isn’t easy. No one wants to haul 10 hours each way and have the car break down, so I am going the distance on making sure this thing is ready to go. One of the major issues with E36 …
29Sep2013
356 headlight H4 upgrade..
Ever driven a 6-volt 356 with sealed beam lights at night? You usually end up hoping for a clear night and a full moon. Here we’re doing the popular fix that Joe Leoni started. I don’t think you can buy the kits from him anymore but any good 356 guy can do it for you. I usually mark on masking tape where these are going before I put them in. It is very easy to get those wires confused once …
I am a little late in getting this out, but if you follow the KCRPCA newsletter you should be well informed. Please note the 2 annual upcoming PCA events. Both are great events and a fun way to meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts! Shrimp Boil @ the Hess Residence: We are pleased to announce that Al and Karen Hess are once again opening their home at 4525 Iron Horse Drive, Leawood, KS 66224 to fellow Porsche Club Members for our annual …
14Sep2013
Featherlite 24 Foot Trailer For Sale
SOLD! Listing for a customer. Please contact Karl at the shop or via email to Porschedoc at rennsportkc.com Price: $12k firm Location: South Kansas City Area It’s a 24′ trailer 102″ wide. Interior is approx. 25′ X 94″ and has maybe hauled only 7-8k miles. Features include: • Tandem axle – steel wheels with covers • Insulated walls • 4 interior lights • Roof vent • 4 heavy D rings for tie downs, 2 front & 2 rear • 3 …
04Sep2013
Porsche 964 C2 For Sale 18k Miles. $37k
SOLD! Have a customer selling his 964 C2 as he does not drive it anymore. Build date is 09/92. Just over 18k miles. Yes, you read that right. White on Tan interior. Car still has that new car smell in the interior. Located in Kansas City Owner: Bill Hartong: 913.568.5296 Car is stored nearby our shop, so we can show the car pretty much any time. I just had the motor out for the customer to repair a leaking fuel …
With all of our great turn out over the last couple years at the Waid’s location, the owners have made so much money that they decided to close down, retire, and move to the Bahamas with their loot. Thus the location has changed for the future! New Breakfast location: Le Peep’s @ 79th and Quivera in Lenexa @ 7:30 am Saturdays. For those of you old timers, this is a location we used previously for many years. For those that …
07Jul2013
951 Timing Belt and Oil Leak Repair
After the club race at the Kansas Speedway, I had to take care of a bad oil leak on this 951. The cam tower started leaking last year due to some loose bolts, which I had tightened and gave us a temporary fix. Well, it finally let go completely and was really smoking bad, so it was time to go in and replace the entire gasket. Since the car was due for a timing belt anyway, it only made for …
What do you do if you are travelling cross country and when you are in Kansas City your 1999 BMW 528i starts making a horrible engine noise? Find a good independent shop to take care of you. The owner thought the front of the motor was coming apart and at first it sounded like he could be right but dropping the serpentine belt made the noise stop, much better news. The PS reservoir was dumping into the alternator so a …
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