Andrew Clusker was born in Edinburgh. He has built up a breadth of experience in air-cooled 911s in his spare time and has written several articles for enthusiast magazines. This is his first book on the subject, aimed at the aspiring enthusiast. Andrew is a qualified actuary. He enjoys travelling and recently took some time off to travel to Asia, then later combined his enthusiasm for travelling and classic Porsche cars by driving a Porsche 993 through Europe. Andrew also enjoys playing golf and football.

• Foreword Reminiscence What to look out for when buying a classic Porsche 911About the star car - celebrity backgroundFormat of the bookChapter 1 - Preparation for Engine RemovalExplains how to prepare for engine removal and the various tasks to complete prior to removal. Draining of gearbox oil and engine oil.1.Organising & Preparation 2.Draining Oil3.Jacking 4.Disconnection5.Parts & ToolsChapter 2 - Engine Drop and HoistExplains how to drop the engine and how to handle the engine once out of the car.2.1 Engine Drop / Raising Car2.2 Block & Tackle2.3 Parts & ToolsChapter 3 - Top End Engine TeardownMy experience in dismantling the 911 engine. Observations and a description of the parts required. Also the tools required to complete this task.3.1 Reasons for Rebuild3.2 Alternator & CIS System3.3 Exhaust & Heat Exchanger Removal3.4 Shroud and Accessory Removal3.5 Triangle of Death & Oil Lines3.6 Timing Chain Covers and Clutch Removal 3.7 Camshafts, Timing Chains & Heads3.8 Cylinders & Pistons3.9 Head Disassembly & Cam Housings 4.0 Parts & ToolsChapter 4 - Preparation for engine rebuild. New parts, used parts, refurbishment tasks and machining tasks. Costs associated with this preparation. Includes alternator refurbishment. This includes refurbishing the Continuous Injection System and replacement of vacuum hoses.4.1 Head Restoration4.2 Painting Parts4.3 CIS Refurbishment & Vacuum System4.4 Alternator Refurbishment4.5 Sound deadening4.5 Parts & ToolsChapter 5 - Engine Rebuild & Set-UpHow to rebuild the 911 engine, including the setting of engine timing and valve adjustment. The tools required to complete this task. Carrera style tensioners and considerations.Discussion of oil leaks at the appropriate part of the rebuild.5.1 Head Studs5.2 Triangle of Death5.3 Chain Ramps & Timing Chains5.4 Flywheel?5.5 Pistons & Cylinders5.6 Sheet Metal5.7 Oil Return Tubes and Heads5.8 Rockers & Timing Chains5.9 Timing5.10 Clearances5.11 Final Long Block Work5.12 Exhaust, Fan and Shroud5.13 CIS System5.14 Clutch5.15 Parts & ToolsChapter 6 - Gearbox RebuildingThe history of the type 915 gearbox. Symptoms and possible corrections before deciding upon a rebuild. My experience with this and the ultimate cost and parts required to complete this task. How to break the gearbox in correctly. Oil changing intervals and how to. Adding short shift kit. 6.1 History of the maligned 9156.2 Symptoms of issues6.3 Structure of the Gearbox6.4 Parts Replaced6.5 Gearbox Linkage Adjustment and Refreshment6.6 Short Shift Kit6.6 Parts & ToolsChapter 7 - Refitting the engine and gearboxHow to reinstall the engine and gearbox, including fitting of a new clutch and clutch cable. Engine and gearbox mounts. Advice and my experience in doing this. Reconnection of the necessary ancillaries including fuel system and how to fire the car up for the first time. Checking fuel delivery. Setting timing, idle speed. How to break in a rebuild engine and gearbox. CV Joints. Engine sound deadening.7.1 Joining engine and gearbox7.2 Setting up to move7.3 Reconnection7.4 Firing UpChapter 8 - Body StripHow to dismantle the car, including removal of interior. The tools required for this task and the associated parts. Includes glass removal methods.8.1 Interior 8.2 Bonnet and rear lid 8.3 Front Bumper and Valance 8.4 Lights 8.5 Front Wings 8.6 Rear Bumper and Valance 8.7 Mirrors and Doors 8.8 Targa Hoop 8.9 Windscreen and Rear ScreenChapter 9 - Kidney and Sill Repair9.1 The problem9.2 Supporting Car9.2 Cuts9.3 Welding new parts9.4 PrimedChapter 10 - Inner Wings and Wings Restoration10.1 Wing corrosion10.2 Inner Wing assessment10.3 preparation of inner wing & restoration10.4 outer wing restorationChapter 11 - Painting Parts. Some considerations.Includes identifying originality. 11.1 highlights of repaintingChapter 12 - Reconstruction of the car.Includes the infamous task of re-installation of the Targa glass. Key experiences.12.1 Bumpers and Valance front and rear12.2 oil lines12.3 front wings12.4 bonnet and rear lid12.5 Doors & Mirrors12.6 Glass & Relevant Rubbers12.7 Lights and Wiring12.8 Tools and PartsChapter 13 - Rust Prevention on a 911.13.1 Injection map13.2 wheel arch liners - creating13.3 Materials & Tools to useChapter 14 - Targa Roof rebuild14.1 Examples of issues14.2 Stripping the roof14.3 Panel alignment14.4 Refitting webbing, cotton, etc14.5 Headlining14.6 Seal fitting & Window Alignment14.7 Final result14.8 Tools and PartsChapter 15 - The heating system15.1 How it works and issues15.2 Work done to restore15.3 Alternative approaches15.4 Parts and ToolsChapter 16 - Pedal Cluster Rebuild16.1 Removing the pedal cluster16.2 Restoration16.3 Refitting16.4 Parts and ToolsChapter 17 - Suspension Refresh17.1 How suspension works 17.2 Symptoms of age17.3 Shock Absorbers17.4 Item X 17.5 Parts and ToolsChapter 18 - Refitting the interior18.1 Parts and ToolsChapter 19 - Born Again

you must read this book ... From workplace and tool prep to relining the Targa top to replacing suspension bushes, it's all here. - SpeedReaders --- it's like a Haynes manual on steroids - Auto Express --- if you are one of life's ever-reducing band of genuine enthusiasts, not afraid to sport a set of broken fingernails in public, then I recommend - RETRO SPEED -- for those that do have some skills, and the courage to start the process, we can recommend - Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) --- this book delivers very much what is promised on the cover ... Anyone interested in working on their own 911 - or those looking to buy a similar model Porsche - would be best advised to seek this book out. - Classic Driver --- it serves very well to fill the gaps in a typical technical manual ... a great book for a DIY Porsche restorer - Classic Car Weekly --- This book is incredibly thorough with descriptions and painstaking photographs detailing every step of the rebuild. - tkc (Totalkitcar) --- a very useful companion for Porsche owners getting their hands dirty for the first time. - Classic & Sports Car