 914... what to look for?, Heading out in a few hours... help! |
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| exc911ence |
 Jun 2 2004, 05:20 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 23-May 04 From: Victoria BC Member No.: 2,100 Region Association: Canada  |
OK, I'm heading out to look at a 75 914 for sale soon and I need a heads-up on what to really look out for. I know that rust is a major concern under the battery, in the rockers, in the trunks, etc but what else should I be looking for besides that? Thanks!!!
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| TROJANMAN |
Jun 2 2004, 05:28 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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| Jenny |
Jun 2 2004, 05:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Bring a screw driver. When the owner's distracted, poke freely. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
Check behind the seats for rust as well. Jen |
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| TROJANMAN |
Jun 2 2004, 05:33 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
somebody also suggested a magnet. if it doesn't stick to body panels, well..............
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| r_towle |
Jun 2 2004, 05:35 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,638 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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I think it really depends on how much the car is....
If its cheap and the motor will turn by hand, you will get it started.. If its to rusty, pay more for another car... Rich |
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| SirAndy |
Jun 2 2004, 05:36 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,856 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(exc911ence @ Jun 2 2004, 04:20 PM) but what else should I be looking for besides rust? 3 words: RUST, RUST & RUST (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy |
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| pman |
Jun 2 2004, 05:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Louisiana Member No.: 2,046 |
I just picked up my "new" 74'. Evidently it had sat for some time, as the turnsignals, hazard lights, horn and windshield wipers did not operate. After removing the relays, and replacing, all is well. Driving in the rain with only Rainex, was no fun. Good luck, I'm having a blast with mine.
Paul |
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| Mueller |
Jun 2 2004, 06:01 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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Welcome Paul,
where in LA are you? My wife and I go down to Covington, LA at least twice a year for business, our next trip should be in a few months. I've seen 4 914's down there. (2 in Mandiville, used to be owned by the same guy, 1 in Sidell and 1 in New Oreleans) |
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| Trekkor |
Jun 2 2004, 07:36 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I ALWAYS ask the owner to let me start the car cold.
I tell him not to start the car that day. You want to hear the motor warm up. Hard starting? Run it in 1st gear up to 3500 rpms and let it decel back down still in gear a few times. See if it pops out of gear or not. Look for for violent oil leaks. Any funky tire wear or pulling from side to side brakes on and off. Sniff for burning oil or clutch/brake whiff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Any rouge mods? 914 butchery is to be avoided! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) If it has a six, tell me! <_< |
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