Found the problem.

After going through the install instructions of the old portal mod i found an edit in the adm/index.php

all working now

Your Portal Version: 1.0.4
Your phpBB Type: Standard phpBB3
MODs installed: Yes
Your knowledge: Beginner
Boardlink: http://www.eve-war.co.uk

What have you done before the problem was there?
converted from phpbb3 portal mod

What have you already tryed to solve the problem?
cannot find ...