914 lays down..., a newbie needs some advice... Options

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Hey guys and ladies,

I have had my 914 for over a year now, but hate to admit that it's spent most of that time in storage. Last Friday I decided to drive it to work (about 45 miles one way). It went to work and almost all the way home before suddenly (and I do mean suddenly) two cylinders stopped firing. I suspect that it has fouled the plugs - but I haven't had a chance to check it yet.

Okay, so I trailered it home and it's now in the shop. I was planning to check the plugs, and do a valve adjustment (...just because I know it hasn't been done while I've had it). I don't believe that the problems have anything to do with the electrical - I put on a Pertronix Ignitor and new plugs and wires last summer. Also, I plan to look over the vacuum on the motor and see if I can find any leaks.

I'm also suspect of the fuel injection system. I'm almost convinced to rip it off and put a set of carbs on it. It doesn't seem to idle correctly, and quite often seems to be very rich (black smoke).

Any other educated guesses? I would love an expert opinion in this matter, since I'm a complete novice to these air-cooled devils and especially on the FI.

Thanks guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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(NOTE: If you go with the bronze bushing kit that is commonly available, DO NOT USE the supplied roll-pin! Use your original if you can save it, or get the proper VW/Porsche part or get a good multi-layer one locally!)

okay - time to demystify another tale ...

is this STILL true ? i know there was a bad batch in the aftermarket distribution channel a few years ago - but are they really STILL out there ? are the aftermarket people really using roll pins from a different source than Stoddard ?

i had my clutch pedal go to the floor with a bang (followed by a $235 flatbed ride home) this weekend and i was all prepared for it to be the roll pin i'd installed from the pedal bushing set (and i have spares from the dealer, just in case - they look the same to me...) but in fact, it was the STUPID PLASTIC PART Porsche uses to actuate the fork (on '70 and '71 911's - so don't freak out 914 people following along ...)

anyway - have there been any RECENT cases of pedal bushing kit roll pins failing ?