Picking up new 914, Subie conversion Options

[Mike1981]

Hello Everyone

I am new to this site.

Lurking for about a month

I will be flying down to Atlanta and picking up Pankopp's converted 914.

Pankopp has been very patient with all of my questions

It looks like a reliable car and I can't wait to drive it home.

If there is anyone from Michigan that has a 914 please chime in.

I am hoping to meet a couple of people with some experience maintaining these cars.

I am new to them but a quick study.

Thank You for any help you can lend

Mike

[KELTY360]

Grinding in 1st may well be clutch adjustment. Easy to do....which means even I can do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Mike1981]

Grinding in 1st may well be clutch adjustment. Easy to do....which means even I can do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks for the advice

Tried to change rear brakes today.

All was going well until I pulled out the brake shoes and they were larger

Would not fit in the caliper

Took them back to NAPA and they agreed that they sold me the fronts by mistake and the rears were going to be out a week

Oh well, I learned how to jack up a very low car and put jack-stands underneath

I was well along on the outside pad but the inside looks to be a bit harder

Also saw where I may be able to adjust the clutch cable

One question if anyone can help

I get in the car with the seat all the way back

I then slide the seat forward and if feels good as far as the throw of the pedal and the reach to the shifter

While shifting the seat lets loose and slides all the way back

Is this operator error?

I took the seat out, oiled it replaced it

It moves smoothly but after depressing the clutch a few times it comes free and slides back

I have determined that being more forward will be an improvment as my arms more easily reach the shifter and legs can depress the pedal.

Any Ideas?

Thanks

[Mike1981]

Grinding in 1st may well be clutch adjustment. Easy to do....which means even I can do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks for the advice

Tried to change rear brakes today.

All was going well until I pulled out the brake shoes and they were larger

Would not fit in the caliper

Took them back to NAPA and they agreed that they sold me the fronts by mistake and the rears were going to be out a week

Oh well, I learned how to jack up a very low car and put jack-stands underneath

I was well along on the outside pad but the inside looks to be a bit harder

Also saw where I may be able to adjust the clutch cable

One question if anyone can help

I get in the car with the seat all the way back

I then slide the seat forward and if feels good as far as the throw of the pedal and the reach to the shifter

While shifting the seat lets loose and slides all the way back

Is this operator error?

I took the seat out, oiled it replaced it

It moves smoothly but after depressing the clutch a few times it comes free and slides back

I have determined that being more forward will be an improvment as my arms more easily reach the shifter and legs can depress the pedal.

Any Ideas?

Thanks

Well

I did indeed get the correct shoes from NAPA and had to take off the rear calipers to install.

All went well thanks to the documentation on this site.

Had to bleed the calipers twice to get a firm pedal but they are good now.

The advice to pause before shifting is working very well.
I am slowly getting better at the "feel" of the gearbox.

I want to adjust it one day but have been warned I may make it worse.

I've been under the car , inspected longs battery tray and floorboards

She seems solid and is a blast to drive.

Next up is adjusting the parking brake Any Advise would be great.

After that changing trans oil and motor oil

I reall am enjoying this new hobby

Thanks

Mike