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New to the Forum - 73 1.7L FI, questions about running rough |
tadink |
Aug 17 2011, 10:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Napa Member No.: 11,181 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey all - Please allow me to introduce myself and I'll post some pix as soon as I can. I'm a longtime PCA member and have restored a 67 911 that is still in the family....now I've gone an purchased a 73 914 1.7L Fuel Injected car in the Bay Area. It has been sitting for a bit, does not have appreciable rust, and seems in generally good shape apart from some mostly minor issues.
Question - after having been sitting for 6+ months, she fired up and ran - but a bit rough. No engine noise or knocks, but the idle is rough, it stalls at low rpms, and is pretty rough except under a good amount of throttle. I'm thinking dirty injectors at least - what is the best course of action from here? options - add injector cleaner, good gas, run the bee-jesus out of her option2 - get the thing to the mechanic and let him sort it out option3 - ???? your help and guidance is appreciated - I've had great success with the lads on the Pelican Parts 911 board, and you all seem quite helpful as well as I've read thru the posts on this board. Hope to be able to contribute as well as learn... best tom |
tadink |
Aug 21 2011, 01:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Napa Member No.: 11,181 Region Association: Northern California |
HI guys -
some pix - 1st is from the port side looking in 2nd is starboard side looking at the 'spare hoses with bolt plugs' in them 3rd is the 'pride and joy' History is that this is a bit of a barn find - it was in storage and the guys at the yard decided to help themselves to as many bits as they could unscrew - so there are things not there that I might not notice since I'm not that familiar with the teener. Some things I do know are missing are the headlamp motors (cut the wires to get them out), and various trim bits. She's had a bit of a shunt to nose and the hood is bent in the middle a bit - so I'll replace that, the front bumper, and the front struts asap. still, it starts, runs, makes good noise. with a bit of work, should be just fine. along with the purchase (very low price + a case of wine) came some never installed coilover bilsteins for the rear. I'll post an inventory of the 'wish list' for parts at the end of the day - - thanks again! td Napa / SF Bay Area so, all in all, if I can get her on the road without too much issue, I think it will be a fun driver. Attached image(s) |
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