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| vielspass |
 Jul 9 2013, 10:57 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 8-July 13 From: ontario canada Member No.: 16,105 Region Association: Canada  |
i have recently purchased a 1976 porsche 914. it is currently at the mechanics getting a few things done to pass safety regs here....funny how no matter how glowing the account provided by the former owner some things are sometimes not what they should be. in any case i am wondering if there is a preferred manual to have for my own future ..shall we say..necessary adjustments that will crop up from time to time. all suggestions appreciated.
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| Elliot Cannon |
Jul 9 2013, 11:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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This one for sure. There are many others. Search for Porsche 914 repair manual. http://www.themotorbookstore.com/914.html
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| speed metal army |
Jul 9 2013, 11:04 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
This forum is gold for a new '14 owner. Lots of good advice,and guys who have been there many times. Its not often that a problem cant be solved be the folks here. Best manual ever. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| ripper911 |
Jul 10 2013, 05:33 AM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
I always suggest...
Haynes manual 914 914/6 handbook Tech tips 700 And if you're looking for a fun and informative read get " How to keep your volkswagen alive". |
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| stugray |
Jul 10 2013, 08:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Before this "Internet thing" even existed, I rebuilt my entire engine with nothing but the Haynes manual.
Now you have things like this forum & http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/ Stu |
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| OU8AVW |
Jul 10 2013, 08:57 AM
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Yacht Rigger Group: Members Posts: 1,803 Joined: 1-October 08 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 9,601 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I prefer the King James Bible!
Good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| walterolin |
Jul 10 2013, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 685 Joined: 30-November 11 From: Louisville, Ky Member No.: 13,838 Region Association: South East States |
Like Stugray, I started long ago with only the Haynes manual. You should probably get it first. It has some errors, so read it with a grain of salt. I have the 914 914/6 manual also, but I think Haynes is better.
The 914World site is a tremendous resource. There is also a lot of good stuff on the Bird site: http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/914world.htm |
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| Drums66 |
 Jul 10 2013, 02:34 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
.....The Chilton's & Haynes Manuals + divine guidance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| vielspass |
Jul 10 2013, 03:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 8-July 13 From: ontario canada Member No.: 16,105 Region Association: Canada |
thanks to all..i am getting the Haynes..
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| mrholland2 |
Jul 10 2013, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 761 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
Is the Clymer crap? It makes sense to me!
QUOTE(Drums66 @ Jul 10 2013, 01:34 PM)  .....The Chilton's & Haynes Manuals + divine guidance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| Dave_Darling |
Jul 10 2013, 05:58 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,063 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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The Clymer manual (since republished by Lash International) is a reasonable one. It has some coverage of the Six, which is kind of nice. It has slightly different takes on a few procedures than Haynes, which can occasionally be useful.
I don't really use mine, though. The Haynes is my primary manual, or the factory manuals. Note that most of what is in Haynes is a word-for-word copy of what's in the Factory manuals, and they used a lot of the same pictures. --DD |
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| rick 918-S |
Jul 10 2013, 08:15 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,825 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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| green914 |
Jul 10 2013, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Hope you enjoy many hours of awesome driving, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) and fun times in the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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