“Adrian and Hartech are a rare commodity in the specialist automotive repair and restoration space. Service is a priority and it is reflected in the way they respond to clients and communicate promptly honestly and efficiently”…… Hi, my name is Adrian Harkin, I’m a factory accredited Porsche Specialist Technician. Working at large dealerships I became frustrated with the lack of
Written by Adrian Harkin 11/08/2024 The front engine Porsche engine range share a host of common parts and possible problems. I’ve tried to break them down here to the most common issues that arise. These are very strong engines that provide superb power delivery, and long life. Failures are usually avoidable and in most cases are predictable. Cam Belts The
Here are some of my favorite links, let me know if you believe others should be added. aPorschaPart – The largest Porsche dismantler in the southern hemisphere. Porsche Club Victoria – One of the oldest Factory recognised clubs in the world. Porsche Cars Australia – Keep up to date with the latest from Zuffenhausen. Landsharkoz – 928 Club with plenty of valuable information. 944 Challenge –
I was recently reading an article in a Porsche magazine, it described the find of a rare 1973 2.7 911 RS, in Lebanon of all places. It had been found in the car park of a partially collapsed apartment block.The original owner had been a local Volkswagen dealer who enjoyed rallying in his spare time. He purchased the car new
Last newsletter I looked at Oxygen Sensors, how they work, and some of the problems they can present as they age. This time we’ll look Air Flow Meters. Air Flow Meters – Porsche use two types of air flow meters in their electronically injected cars. Flap Type – 3.2 911, 964, 944, 944 Turbo, some early American and Japanese 928’s also used
Over the years I have seen a lot of money spent on the pursuit of extra horsepower. I’m not talking about people who look to gain the absolute maximum potential from their engine. People just looking for that little bit more, to give their car that little extra go. Looking at chipping DME’s, bigger exhausts and high flow air filters.
A friend of mine once remarked about not buying an older Mercedes Benz because it was not an Australian Delivery. “Why?” I asked, “Is it that much of an issue?” It wasn’t left hand drive, but a British car that had spent very little time actually in Britain, but he decided against it because of that factor. It made me
