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May 14 2015, 11:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Newbie on the 914 board - just bought a '74 2.0 from my uncle (who bought the car new). It's actually in transit from Florida and supposed to arrive tomorrow. In anticipation of its arrival (and my desire to get it on the road asap) I'm looking for some guidance.
The car's been sitting. He started it monthly and let the oil come to temp but other than moving onto the transporter it's really not been run much. I'm planning to change the oil right away and probably flushing brake fluid, inspecting pads, and replacing ignition parts in the next couple weeks. Anything else I should be aware of? I'm not unfamiliar with VW engines but it's been awhile and never owned a 914 (though lusted for years!). Thanks in advance. Aaron in Indianapolis |
Cairo94507 |
May 16 2015, 06:39 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Terrific color and decent looking car. I would encourage you to find a stock FI set-up and a mechanic (look here for one) who knows the stock set-up intimately so if/when you make that change it is done correctly and runs perfectly, as it should.
Take your time and assess the entire car: structure, safety, electrical, mechanical and cosmetic. Come up with a plan and tackle one project at a time so as not to end up with permanent jack stands rooted under the car. And again, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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