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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 |
KELTY360 |
May 16 2015, 07:15 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Way to go! If you've lusted after 914s in the past, you're going to find out why in the future. A well sorted 914 is a blast! Have you posted the VIN in the forum database? I'm curious about the history of your car because of the bill of sale and your gauges. The bill of sale is dated 12/74 which actually falls in the MY 1975 period, and yet the silver buttons in the center of the gauges indicate it was produced quite early in MY 1974. Apparently it sat around the dealership for quite awhile. Also, with the lack of a center console and steel wheels on a 2.0L, I wonder if the dealer may have scavenged parts from it to go on other cars. I'm sure there's also a story about the Saratoga top in your trunk. There's always a mystery of some sort with these cars. BTW, the FI in '74 wasn't crap, but many mechanics were. It was a big mystery then, but there is vast experience here who can help you get a reliable system sorted out. I could hear groans from the peanut gallery when they saw the pic of the single carb. Good luck, have fun, drive it like you stole it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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