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Hello all, I'm brand new to the magical world of the 914. I've always been a fan of them, and it APPEARS my dream is about to come true. I've found one locally, and am going to look at it in a few days. Its a 1975 1.8. I'm not a motor head, and was hoping to get some advice on what to look out for, or for signs of danger...
I look forward to getting to know people... Thanks, Kyle[i] |
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Mike Ginter ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 16,086 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
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AgPete139 ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 90 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 8,701 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
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I just joined around Februrary, and these guys & gals are great. Smart people and willing to give advice...Did you expect so many responses so quickly on this thread? :-) I'm 24, and have a project myself. You will be surprised at the cost of some of the parts. The car is surprisingly easy to work on once you get a feel for it. Like they said, look for those rust areas and use the "search" tool to view older threads. Pelicanparts is THE best source for special Porsche tools and replacement parts for your 914. http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca...144_catalog.htm The Haynes Repair manuals are helpful, and some people have the original Porsche shop manuals as well (though pricey - $300+) I would vote to get a strong running teener. Get a friend or a good car guy to go with you. Someone not knowing what to look for in these older cars can easily overlook problem spots. |
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