RevWife's 914, Pulling a 914 back onto the road |
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RevWife's 914, Pulling a 914 back onto the road |
Mikedrevguy |
May 19 2014, 09:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 19-May 14 From: Medford, Or Member No.: 17,371 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Picked up a 76 2.0 for my better 1/2.
It's been off the road for the past -10 years. Motor spins freely and, reportedly, was rebuilt shortly before it was parked (which was due to physical limitations). Paint is heavily oxidized. Brakes were locked up, rotors rust covered. Car had been hit previously, and the resulting bondo has cracked pretty badly. Interior is nice, seats have no tears or holes. Dash has a couple cracks, but nothing overly grotesque. As I begin getting this back roadworthy, Am pulling fuel tank to be cleaned out thoroughly. Replacing all fuel and vacuum lines. Changing oil and trans fluid. Will go through brake system. See what's good. What's in need of replace or [email]repair. My question: where can I go for a list of what pieces parts are compatible from year to year in the 914. Interested in front and rear hoods, top, brake calipers - Or more specifically, I've a line on a 71 running complete parts car- what will cross over between a 71 and a 76? Thanks. I look forward to posting pics (when I get them and figure out how they work on this forum. Rev. |
Mikedrevguy |
Jun 9 2014, 07:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 19-May 14 From: Medford, Or Member No.: 17,371 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well, I put the project of replacing the fuel lines through the tunnel on hold while I ponder this.
Turned to the fuel lines in the engine bay. Picked up the line, trusting what the proprietor said I'd need. Nope, 18" short. Oh well. In pulling it all apart, pulled fuel rails and injectors, learned that the injectors don't like brake clean. But also discovered the seals were mostly good- except for the last one which had seated cock-eyed- so back to import parts- fuel line and injector seals- but alas, they are closed. Also, dropped battery off at Les'- they tested, charged for several hours. Never would hold anything. So, I, pick g up new battery tomorrow, and sizing tires too. Running rivieras, any suggestions/recommendations on fitting in stock height wheel wells? |
hndyhrr |
Jun 9 2014, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 579 Joined: 1-September 13 From: central point,oregon Member No.: 16,332 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well, I put the project of replacing the fuel lines through the tunnel on hold while I ponder this. Turned to the fuel lines in the engine bay. Picked up the line, trusting what the proprietor said I'd need. Nope, 18" short. Oh well. In pulling it all apart, pulled fuel rails and injectors, learned that the injectors don't like brake clean. But also discovered the seals were mostly good- except for the last one which had seated cock-eyed- so back to import parts- fuel line and injector seals- but alas, they are closed. Also, dropped battery off at Les'- they tested, charged for several hours. Never would hold anything. So, I, pick g up new battery tomorrow, and sizing tires too. Running rivieras, any suggestions/recommendations on fitting in stock height wheel wells? this is off topic but.... on Weds the 11th part of the medford cruise is the park and shine for imports out at the porsche dealer on hwy 62. Thinking i will take the pumpkin out. stop by if you got time. ok now back to your regularly scheduled programing |
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