 Attempt to fix and convert my Bus 2.0 to solid lifters or go with 1.7 motor? |
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| Mueller |
 Apr 28 2015, 01:25 PM
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I have not worked on my 914 yet, but I was told by the previous owner that "something" is wrong with #3 cylinder, could be valve seats, could be injector or even something with the Megasquirt or a collapsed hydraulic lifter(?)
What I am contemplating is that should I even attempt to fix the 2.0 bus motor or focus on getting a 1.7 installed into the car? Is the 2.0 bus motor that bad hp/torque wise that a stock 1.7 would be a noticeable improvement? If the added cubic centimeters have the advantage what about converting it to solid lifters? Any performance increase or is that mostly for reliability? |
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| r_towle |
Apr 29 2015, 10:52 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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to swap out the lifters from hydraulic to solid, you would need to open the case and install a new camshaft.
On a good day, with lots of time to focus, I could do it in 30 hours (including install and removal of the motor) With life, kids, distractions etc....it could be months... its a rebuild, you will find other stuff that needs fixing. I would suggest you find a core motor and install that....call it a day. Rich |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 29 2015, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Apr 29 2015, 09:52 AM)  On a good day, with lots of time to focus, I could do it in 30 hours (including install and removal of the motor) Around here, 30 hours would be 2 good days ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Mueller Attempt to fix and convert my Bus 2.0 to solid lifters or go with 1.7 motor? Apr 28 2015, 01:25 PM
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I have not worked on my 914 yet, but I was told b... Apr 28 2015, 02:09 PM JamesM
I have not worked on my 914 yet, but I was told b... Apr 28 2015, 02:25 PM
Mueller
[quote name='Mueller' post='2179974' date='Apr 28... Apr 28 2015, 03:14 PM SirAndy Is the 2.0 bus motor that bad hp/torque wise that ... Apr 28 2015, 02:50 PM Mike Bellis Checking the injectors is easy. Adjusting valves i... Apr 28 2015, 04:21 PM Bleyseng Don't put solid lifters in a hydro cam engine ... Apr 29 2015, 08:41 AM r_towle
On a good day, with lots of time to focus, I coul... Apr 29 2015, 02:24 PM Chris Pincetich My favorite piece of advice on this message board ... Apr 29 2015, 01:03 PM McMark
My favorite piece of advice on this message board... Apr 29 2015, 03:51 PM Tilly74 My 914 came with a 2.0L bus motor, and it really w... Apr 29 2015, 07:32 PM maf914 Have McMark assemble a Raby Camper Special for you... Apr 30 2015, 08:11 AM Mueller Thanks all.....I think I will try and fix what i h... Apr 30 2015, 09:16 AM |
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