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JB620 |
Jun 27 2013, 09:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 27-June 13 From: Oregon Member No.: 16,060 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hi there, new to the forum scene but not the 914. I've had my 75 1.8 for about 26 years now. I stopped driving it at least 10 years ago because of a leaky fuel injector, up til then it was a great daily driver. I had the best mechanic on the planet until he decided to get into computers so needless to say I've been a bit shy to entrust my car to another. I realize that I have now caused myself a ton more problems by letting it sit. I would love to get it back on the road where it belongs. I stumbled onto this site and was excited to see so many others who appreciate these fun little cars. I'm no mechanic, I've tackled smaller tasks, but spent many hours alongside mine and am fairly familiar. I guess my question is this... where do I even start????
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montoya 73 2.0 |
Jun 27 2013, 09:24 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
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Start with fuel lines, brake lines and vacuum lines. You have come to the right place! By the way, we love pictures so: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) You will receive all the help you need here! There are a lot of jokers and a few ass hats but it's all in good fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Good luck! Oh, don't forget to add your VIN to the database and use the Tech Article area also. there are some good things in there. Top right corner, click on "914info" and there you go! |
NORD |
Jun 27 2013, 10:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,505 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Lynden Washington Member No.: 2,756 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) A good way to get advise is to host a BBQ. There are many 914s in Oregon And the owners love to help each other. Post some pictures. |
EdwardBlume |
Jun 27 2013, 10:39 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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914s are meant to be driven (up onto jackstands)... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
JB620 |
Jun 29 2013, 09:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 27-June 13 From: Oregon Member No.: 16,060 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Start with fuel lines, brake lines and vacuum lines. You have come to the right place! By the way, we love pictures so: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) You will receive all the help you need here! There are a lot of jokers and a few ass hats but it's all in good fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Good luck! Oh, don't forget to add your VIN to the database and use the Tech Article area also. there are some good things in there. Top right corner, click on "914info" and there you go! |
Spoke |
Jun 29 2013, 09:55 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,052 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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Very nice car. Keep the pics coming. With that color, you will automatically be Zach's friend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Mike Bellis |
Jun 30 2013, 12:19 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
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JawjaPorsche |
Jun 30 2013, 04:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
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rick 918-S |
Jun 30 2013, 05:17 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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Get some jack stands. Good ones. Remove the fuel tank and clean it out, Replace the sock screen in the tank, replace the plastic fuel lines in the tunnel with Stainless steel lines. You can find sources for these in the member vendor section. Replace the rubber fuel lines. When they are old they split and have caused far too many fires and burned cars. Replace all the brake hoses (rubber ones) They swell up inside and will cause your calipers to stick. Rebuild the calipers or get some from PMB. 10 year old tires are not a good idea. Vacuum lines if you still have the stock injection. General tune up with oil change and drive it like you stole it! That should keep you busy for several weeks. Oh, and if search doesn't find what you need ask away. We will help if we can. |
johannes |
Jun 30 2013, 05:27 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
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914Sixer |
Jun 30 2013, 07:19 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,988 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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76-914 |
Jun 30 2013, 07:57 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Your in luck. These are very simple little cars to maintain and you just landed on the best resource in the universe. Lots of info here but your not going to understand some of it in the beginning. To help you with the terminology and location of some of these parts you will need to go on ebay/amazon and buy a Haynes manual for the 914. Next, you will want to buy a good quality floor jack and 4 wide base jack stands. I won't be able to help with the LJet but lots of others here will.
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PanelBilly |
Jun 30 2013, 06:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I SE one the BBQ. And beer! If you have a couch where someone can crash, that will get you a live "expert". An expert beer drinker, that is.
Welcome to our party. |
JB620 |
Jul 10 2013, 08:04 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 27-June 13 From: Oregon Member No.: 16,060 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Woohoo... tank is out and going to get "boiled" on Monday. Looking to get some parts ordered, does anybody have a preference of where to buy from?
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76-914 |
Jul 10 2013, 08:18 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Yes, look in our member vendor section/forum. One or two perverts but all in all, a good group of guys there.
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