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Posted by: neilbardsley Oct 11 2020, 10:58 AM

After some scum bag burnt my 912 in January. We have just book a73 1.7.

It has been a project that some else has been working on.

I'm based in the Midlands. I try to spanner my cars. I'm not an expert but I will have a go.

Here is the advert

https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=67251

There are a couple of issues but the main ones are

- gear linkage needs adjusting. 1st is hard to get into.
From the previous owner

Gearbox - I have refreshed the gearbox oil, refreshed a lot of the linkage bushings etc, aswell as replacing the seals on the gearbox selector shaft. It
probably needs a few drives to optimise the coupling alignments.
I have also replaced the reverse switch pin which is a common fault, so reverse lights work correctly.

I've never tried adjusting linkage before. Is there a guide?

- the rear truck isn't sealing well. The back left and right covers are sitting too high and not sealing with the body. I tried adjusting the latch but didn't help? Any ideas?

- The Targa top at the rear on the drivers size is seating too high. This means there is a small gap between the window and seal. There is a pin that should be pulled down by a hoop from the latch but it isn't moving the top down much. It took quite a lot of work just to get it on

- I need to do a tune up as it's idling rough and not responsive. This is my first time without carbs and an injection system but I guess the basics are the same. Valve, points timing?

Thank you for any help

Posted by: mepstein Oct 11 2020, 11:01 AM

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 11 2020, 12:59 PM

your in the right place.
Just start one project at a time and you'll get lots of help here.
Welcome

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Oct 11 2020, 01:10 PM

Posted by: dt4 Oct 11 2020, 02:08 PM

Hi Neil, I'm also on DDK

Posted by: Tdskip Oct 11 2020, 02:39 PM

Welcome.

Searching like this on Google will give you lots of background “914world
.com how adjust shift linkage”. Drop the quotes.

Here is a tread to help you get started;

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=315953

You may also want to break your questions into individual topics.

Posted by: Gint Oct 11 2020, 02:47 PM

Beautiful 914!

I added a picture to your post.

Posted by: KSCarrera Oct 11 2020, 03:23 PM

Hi Neil, I wondered how long before you appeared over here on the forum!

Posted by: DANNYMAC Oct 11 2020, 03:51 PM

QUOTE(neilbardsley @ Oct 11 2020, 11:58 AM)

After some scum bag burnt my 912 in January. We have just book a73 1.7.

It has been a project that some else has been working on.

I'm based in the Midlands. I try to spanner my cars. I'm not an expert but I will have a go.

Here is the advert

https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=67251

There are a couple of issues but the main ones are

- gear linkage needs adjusting. 1st is hard to get into.
From the previous owner

Gearbox - I have refreshed the gearbox oil, refreshed a lot of the linkage bushings etc, aswell as replacing the seals on the gearbox selector shaft. It
probably needs a few drives to optimise the coupling alignments.
I have also replaced the reverse switch pin which is a common fault, so reverse lights work correctly.

I've never tried adjusting linkage before. Is there a guide?

- the rear truck isn't sealing well. The back left and right covers are sitting too high and not sealing with the body. I tried adjusting the latch but didn't help? Any ideas?

- The Targa top at the rear on the drivers size is seating too high. This means there is a small gap between the window and seal. There is a pin that should be pulled down by a hoop from the latch but it isn't moving the top down much. It took quite a lot of work just to get it on

- I need to do a tune up as it's idling rough and not responsive. This is my first time without carbs and an injection system but I guess the basics are the same. Valve, points timing?

Thank you for any help

Posted by: MM1 Oct 11 2020, 04:35 PM

Welcome, Sir - and congratulations!

Posted by: brcacti Oct 11 2020, 05:15 PM

Beautiful car and color, same color as mine except you have white porsche on side, mine is black.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 11 2020, 05:58 PM

Great looking 914. Not a big list of items to work on. I am sure you will get her sorted in no time.

Posted by: PanelBilly Oct 11 2020, 06:10 PM

Looks like a lot of fun. Ask any questions. I don’t know the answers but someone here will.

Posted by: Frankvw Oct 12 2020, 03:09 AM

welcome, great color.
Just wondering......Why a 914 and not again an 912 ?

Posted by: wysri9 Oct 12 2020, 03:34 AM

Welcome indeed to the wonderful 914 world. This forum will be your friend!

I am a lot closer to home than a lot of these guys - I am in Scotland. Do PM if you need anything - I have a few parts stashed away!

All the best and enjoy that car!

Posted by: campbellcj Oct 12 2020, 07:56 AM

Welcome! I hope you enjoy getting her all sorted then driving lots

Posted by: ClayPerrine Oct 12 2020, 10:30 AM

Sorting the injection is not hard. D-Jet is a very primitive injection, and very simple in its operation. Like you said, do a tune up, and inspect every vacuum line and fitting. D-Jet is very sensitive to vacuum leaks. Check your fuel lines for age related cracking, especially the plastic ones in the tunnel. I highly recommend replacing the plastic lines with a set of the stainless steel lines sold by Tangerine racing. They are fairly easy to install, and you prevent future fires from broken fuel lines.


And don't be shy... ask questions of us. Some of us have been working on these cars for a long time (I am up to 34 years now). Someone on here should have an answer to your question.

And your car is beautiful. Post more pictures!!!!

Clay

Posted by: anglophone1 Oct 12 2020, 02:16 PM

Hi Neilster- see, the gang’s all here too!
The only thing we’ve done to my “new” 914 So far is replace all the fuel lines - mostly for health reasons!