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Thanks. Re the welder, the last one that I have just blown up was borrowed... Yesterday I was lamenting the demise of this plug. When I broke it, several years ago now, I tried to find a part number to order a replacement but I was unable to. I looked for a used one and there was one on the usual auction site. At the time I thought that the price being asked was excessive, so I left it. Every now and again I would look but they didn't show up very often. Anyway, now the time has come that I actually need one to get on with the job at hand, and by happenstance, one was listed on the aforementioned auction site. This one was twice the price of the one I didn't buy because it was too expensive... I don't know if there is a lesson in there or not. It was in my post box when I got home. My preferred fitting method of fitting would be to de-pin them both and fit the new housing to the existing pins on the loom. That way I don't have to cut, solder and heat shrink and all that palaver. It just depended upon how easily the pins came out. On the plug there is a black collar which you pop up, than you can gently push down the tang on the pin and pull it out. I worked on the broken one first, just in case. You can see the black collar. You might also notice that part of the black collar broke off when I popped it up. Now I'm thinking that if I break the new one I've done my money and I'm back to square one. I retreated for a cup of tea and a contemplate. I still didn't feel like soldering so I just went and did it and it all went smoothly. There are some small rubber seals on the wires where the go into the plug, I lubricated them with this to aid insertion. With that done I could then re-tape that piece of the loom. Fabric Tesa tape to the right of the grommet, PVC to the left where it will be on the exterior of the car. If anyone was wondering why I am bothering to do all this taping, besides the tape no longer being stuck to the loom, it also looks like this in places. That is the result of lots of grinding ad welding in the vicinity. All the stickyness which was on the tape has left the tape but stayed on the wires, so I have been de-stickying them all individually. So far, I have only found one speck of welding spatter stuck to one wire, it hadn't caused any damage. Once cleaned, they were re-taped. I am starting to run out of areas to tape due to the lack of replacement bundling clips, let's hope that the BMW parts man can come up with the goods this time. Cheers.

Sorry to give you work, but can you not rent or borrow a welder, if I had one I'd lend you it. On the upside the recommissioning of the looms and their placement is fab

The doc had locked me out whilst I was in the tent and it was too cold to sleep... I'll touch it up round the hole when it's drilled, should be ok. As I said on Sunday, I was re-taping wires. I did some more of that on Monday evening but, as you can see; This doesn't create exciting pictures. The picture above is the driver side rear light wiring. When I looked at the passenger side one this retaining clip had started to fall out of its hole. The one in the middle of the picture, which is item 10 on this. Now, I don't know what model BMW that image refers to, but it is not on the parts list for my car. I spent hours searching for that picture, then hours more trying to find a part number to go with it. Speaking of parts, I managed to get my hands on the bits that had to come from Germany. Now, I only gave them two part numbers to order for me, but somehow they only managed to order one of the two... It can't be that difficult, can it? Anyway, the parts they did get me were the strappy things which tie the wiring up to the inner sill. I started to strap it up but then I thought it would be better if I re-taped that wiring too. I did try to replicate the spiral type binding on this bit, but it still has smaller gaps than the original. Also visible in that picture is a blue plug thing. That passes through the heel panel and goes to the speed sensor. Except I don't want to pass this one through because ages ago, whilst working inside the car, I knelt on it and broke it... At the time I was unable to find a part number for a replacement so I subsequently forgot all about it. I still can't find a part number so I have ordered a used one, which has yet to arrive. Another thing which is going to hold up loom taping is this. That bundling clip is starting to fall out of its hole, along with just about every other one which I had to remove, so I need to replace them. They are held on to the loom with the tape so that's why I can't do the taping on those bits. Luckily, I have found the part number for those. I am doing all these boring little jobs not only because they will have to be done at some time but also because I can't get on with the rear arches without a welder. In order to remedy that problem, I have ordered one of these. The problem with that is that because they are a brand new model, there are none in the country yet as they are still on a slow boat from Norway and are expected towards the end of next month. I will have to find some more faffing about jobs to do for a little while longer. Cheers.

Our nationwide flex account cover is now with the AA. Europe included -MOT needed but can't see any age stipulation.

I think the AA just do European cover on per trip basis, could be wrong though. There was a reason why I didn't go with them.

My personal AA breakdown cover has no age limit on the car, I am covered driving any car, even ones I don't own. The only stipulation is it has to have a valid MOT. Not sure how they would apply that to MOT exempt cars, but I also have separate breakdown included in the join IB insurance. Mark

Yes its one of the reasons I stick with Locktons. Definitely cheaper insurance options out there, but I drive both my cars out of the UK. Even the Boxster is 30 years old now, so struggle to get reasonable seperate breakdown cover. I'm pretty sure 3 years ago I paid nearly £200 for 10 days EU cover.

Sorry to hear this, Lets hope for a speedy return, The theft is being spread on other Porsche Forums so hopefully there'll be many eyes watching out for it

sorry to see it at starting the seazon;-( hopefully it could be found..Jut a reminder for the other i still sell my antitheft device 911 Lockshield Ivan http://proporsche911.weebly.com/index.html

Alastair, really sorry to hear about your health battle Stay strong, car doesn't need to go anywhere, just focus on mending, it will be there when you're ready to enjoy it again Best bit of advice I was given which is a bit obvious but I really followed was.... If you're tired, you're not mending, so take it easy!

Very nice 👌

For some reason I mis-spellt the title and put Hazel instead of Hazet……..doh!

This less aesthetically pleasing option is super handy, as it folds away flat when needed: https://amzn.eu/d/0bdZqCH2

Nice, one of FB marketplace for £200 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2696109064091054

I’ve liked these for years, love the design, the practicality etc. They were quite expensive second-hand for years but the price has softened quite a bit recently, hence the presence in my garage of a nice early one. These used to be the standard in German workshops for many years and were often given to apprentices on completion of training. It even has Continental tyres! If you haven’t seen one before the different levels can all collapse down to the bottom for security and transportation.

Oh sorry to hear this, fingers crossed for a safe return.

Stolen 1989 3.2 Carrera Sport - LHD Stolen on 13/04/26 around 23.00 from NW6 Borough of Brent, North West London UK. Car details: 1989 - 25th Anniversary Edition 911 (North America model) 1 of 60 Reg / Number plate: F181 FVF 3.2 Engine and G50 gearbox Satin Black Metallic paint Silk grey leather interior VIN: WP0AB0911KS120973 Forward any info to the Police or contact me on kkhanvte@gmail.com or 0774860142 Many thanks! KK Link to photos

Stolen 1989 3.2 Carrera Sport - LHD Stolen on 13/04/26 around 23.00 Stolen from Borough of Brent, North West London UK. 1989 - 25th Anniversary Edition 911 (North America model) 1 of 60 Reg / Number plate: F181 FVF 3.2 Engine and G50 gearbox Satin Black Metallic paint Silk grey leather interior Forward any info to the Police or contact me on kkhanvte@gmail.com or 0774860142 Many thanks! KK

I experienced that, chose not to go with the optional breakdown from the insurer last year and thought I get an RAC, Green Flag, AA, etc personal cover. Easy enough, but the small print is something like max 15 year cut off for the vehicle age. I just go with the provider/insurer for breakdoan cover now.

Just check the breakdown policy covers older cars. A lot don't

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Sshh - keep that under your hat or the whole place will become like the NC500 😉

Probably, pre 81 cars had external reg, 81 on had internal

I think.........its the voltage regulator wire.......and is it obsolete with the new alternator?

I have a question!! I’m installing the CR alternator, not sure what I’m missing but website instructions seem to be missing the pictures!! I get it…..battery positive to B+, ground strap to case + Three brown grd wires to B-, blue to lamp but what about the black spade connector?