Saved From the Car Crusher!, Maybe parts should have been crushed???? |
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Saved From the Car Crusher!, Maybe parts should have been crushed???? |
PlantMan |
Jul 4 2014, 12:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey All,
I saved this car, I am sure, from pending doom as it was sitting in a Coparts yard in the SF Bay area, not to mention it was donated to charity........ I thought it had potential so I scooped it up. My last 914 was a 1.7 (72) and I always wanted the 73-74 2.0l, so here we are. Anyways, you can see from the attached photos she is a little long in the tooth!!! BTW, this car is a true California car and appears to have spent it's entire life in NorCal. Who said Cal cars have little rust??? It also appeared to have a trans change-out around 30k miles, interesting. I have gone through 80% so far, got the car up and running, fixed a majority of the oil leaks, and now getting the brakes sorted out so I can road test it. Interior is in very good shape, minus the carpet, dashboard is a solid A grade for 40 years old and the seats and back pad are still quality as well. I am debating the AC system, which I will remove for now, but it might go back in in the future. The motor starts right-up without any problems and after I get the brakes back on I am going to check for vacuum leaks, it has a high idle but I think maybe the AAR maybe stuck. Debating the next step, starting from the front of the car and possibly working my way to the back, doing the body work. I am trying to gather pieces now for the sheet metal clean-up. Enjoy the photos! I did add it to the VIN database as well. [attachmentid=457 680] [attachmentid=457 688] Attached image(s) |
Bleyseng |
Jul 9 2014, 08:55 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Get the ECU hanger piece so the the ECU hangs off the battery tray instead of tucked in the sound mat. The Decel valve mounts above the MPS under the battery too.
Car needs some welding love but lots of metal parts are out there to fix this car if you have the time. |
PlantMan |
Jul 9 2014, 09:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
Get the ECU hanger piece so the the ECU hangs off the battery tray instead of tucked in the sound mat. The Decel valve mounts above the MPS under the battery too. Car needs some welding love but lots of metal parts are out there to fix this car if you have the time. I have noticed that on other cars as well but I don't remember where my 72 ECU was located. I believe the current location is due to the AC compressor, does that sound right? Maybe not enough room. Is there a problem with the current spot other than something flying off the fan and taking it out!!! A lot of welding to come!!!! Where to start! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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