Engine rebuild and engine bay resto thread - 2240284 '72 CS

[rsporsche]

WARNING: GRATUITOUS PHOTOS OF AN ADULT NATURE, PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Tires mounted and balanced with no issues. Here are the gratuitous pics:

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They ride great - absolutely no road noise, at first I thought something was up with my engine because it’s now much quieter on the road. Likely because my Cinturatos were bald. @rsporsche I haven’t yet driven them long enough or at high speed so I can’t compare to the CN36 yet but they feel very nice. Will update in due course. They are beautiful, striking tires and I am quite pleased with the look.

they look awesome ... if these were available for the 15's i would buy them ... all are 70 profile. CN36 come in 215/60-15 so they will fit on your old wheels. just haven't decided whether i will go with BBS RS - 16 or the OZ Alpina 15's (or likely both)

 

[Drew Gregg]

Next time try securing the weight with foil tape. Race car trick.

I know the foil tape trick. I have actually painted my tape weights to match the barrel and want them to disappear. The clip-on weights on the inner rim are not seen from the outside. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Ohmess]

Chris, look into the CN36 in 215/60-15 - okay 389 gbp each ... expensive but great

215/60 VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 N

Porsche 911 on 215/60 VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 Tyres 215/60 VR15 Tyres In 1973 with the to RS and Carrera 911 Models Porsche fitted 185/70 VR15 Pirelli Cinturato CN36 on the front moved on to a wider rear wheels to accommodate the 215/60 VR15 Pirelli Cinturato CN36 that Pirelli are now...

www.longstonetyres.co.uk

Steve, look forward to hearing your thoughts of the XWX vs the CN36

Scott - I'm looking at those right now. The price is pretty hefty. but the look is fantastic.

 

[rsporsche]

agreed ... you might also try pricing them in the USA. but as Steve reports, Longview gets them here quickly. @Stevehose what does Longview charge for shipping?

 

[Stevehose]

agreed ... you might also try pricing them in the USA. but as Steve reports, Longview gets them here quickly. @Stevehose what does Longview charge for shipping?

Free shipping, the ex-VAT price on their website is the delivered price. I paid in Pound Sterling with a credit card that doesn't charge the Visa conversion fee and I saved some cash that way also.

 

[autokunst]

Next time try securing the weight with foil tape.

How much does the tape weigh? Just kidding, nice trick.

 

[jjs2800cs]

I saw the wheels and tires in the flesh yesterday. Simply spectacular and absolutely proper on the car!

Well done neighbor!

jjs2800cs

 

[ScottAndrews]

Steve - I just did my rear main seal. Got to both the top bolts (the 17mm and the top 13 mm) using a very long extension along the tunnel. Removed the transmission mounting bracket and lowered the tranny on a jack to get enough tilt on the engine/transmission assembly to get at the top bolts from the rear.

Much easier than accessing the 17mm from above with an open end wrench, which is what I did last time.

I did this on my 635 using two extensions and two universal joints. Stilla PITA, but possible...

 

[sfdon]

Try a wobble socket - less range, more stability

 

[e30strube]

The wobble socket and really long extensions work well... still a pain, but accessible at least.