December 15, 2020
Car Repair, Porsche
I've seen hundreds, perhaps thousands of air-cooled 911s, and few of them have been as sweet as this one.
This is no survivor, it's an immaculately maintained specimen. All original interior, paint and clear. Read More
Porsche billed this car as a two-seater, but it's more of a 1+1. The passenger seat is barely a real seat.
Production of this flat-6 version was limited to somewhere between 2800 to 3500; there are differing versions according to available Porsche numbers and unofficial sources. Either way, there aren't many of them now, anywhere. Read More
A tired-ish engine with over 100,000 miles can be rejuvenated to rise again for another 100k run.
There was nothing physically wrong with this head, but a few valves would not seal adequately due to the carbon buildup that is inevitable with direct-injection gas engines. Read More
Here's something you don't see everyday.
This charming behemoth was originally fitted as a mobile communications vehicle. This example is complete with workshop manual written in German, French and Italian, so perhaps for the Swiss market. Read More
If you're getting the occasional engine misfire and no one can figure it out, maybe it's your engine mounts. Read More
This Panamera with a 3.6 Liter V6 engine has an oil pressure warning. The first step in wading into these waters is looking at the quantity and quality of engine oil, and to cut open the oil filter to see what may be found. Read More
Oil can leak internally, onto the spark plugs, without any external signs of leaking. This is a minor leak, as the tubes are not filled with pools of oil. Read More
Examination of this flywheel shows how worn the center mass has become. It's easy to clock this contact surface with no resistance, nor does it have the slightest bit of return Read More
This Sprinter will have step-assist running boards that automatically extend and retract when doors are opened or closed.
After pressing in threaded bolt inserts, the steps are installed to the under-frame. Wiring must be run from the step motors up into the cabin interior, then through pillars and doors.
This process normally takes a full day, but this 2019 Sprinter required a day and a half because we had to fabricate custom brackets to allow for the extensive climate control that came from the factory. Read More
Repair or replace? We make informed, cost-conscious recommendations.
While many repair shops are quick to recommend immediate replacement when something goes awry, here at German Formula, we prefer to take a full investigative approach. . . . Read More