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arsprod |
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 |
euro911 |
May 17 2015, 12:38 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE "Is it a doomsday scenario that the right side jack point wouldn't hold the weight of the car?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Snap some pix of your right side jack post - preferably with the rocker panel removed so we can have a good look at it. It's probably the most critical area to be concerned with. Hopefully it's only the sleeve and support. Rust develops in the 'hell-hole' in the engine compartment, it's just forward and below where the battery sits. Water mixes with the acid from the battery's venting and settles in the crevasse (hell-hole), slowly eating at the metal. From there, the toxic mix travels down the path of least resistance, and settles along the bottom of the longitudinal structural member (affectionally known as the 'long'). This is a condition many 914s suffer from. The factory should have designed the car with a different battery location, but it is what it is. With today's sealed batteries, the problem isn't as drastic, and some folks relocate their batteries to a front or rear trunk location (and inside a protective container). |
arsprod |
May 17 2015, 07:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE "Is it a doomsday scenario that the right side jack point wouldn't hold the weight of the car?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Snap some pix of your right side jack post - preferably with the rocker panel removed so we can have a good look at it. It's probably the most critical area to be concerned with. Hopefully it's only the sleeve and support. Rust develops in the 'hell-hole' in the engine compartment, it's just forward and below where the battery sits. Water mixes with the acid from the battery's venting and settles in the crevasse (hell-hole), slowly eating at the metal. From there, the toxic mix travels down the path of least resistance, and settles along the bottom of the longitudinal structural member (affectionally known as the 'long'). This is a condition many 914s suffer from. The factory should have designed the car with a different battery location, but it is what it is. With today's sealed batteries, the problem isn't as drastic, and some folks relocate their batteries to a front or rear trunk location (and inside a protective container). I misspoke - it's left side (driver's) that's the problem. Right side is fine. |
euro911 |
May 17 2015, 10:49 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE "Is it a doomsday scenario that the right side jack point wouldn't hold the weight of the car?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Snap some pix of your right side jack post - preferably with the rocker panel removed so we can have a good look at it. It's probably the most critical area to be concerned with. Hopefully it's only the sleeve and support. ... |
arsprod |
May 18 2015, 08:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE "Is it a doomsday scenario that the right side jack point wouldn't hold the weight of the car?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Snap some pix of your right side jack post - preferably with the rocker panel removed so we can have a good look at it. It's probably the most critical area to be concerned with. Hopefully it's only the sleeve and support. ... Ok ok... I'm reluctant to pull off the panel 1) because the upper middle part of the bumper is a rust mess, 2) I don't want to find out that I have the long's disease, I prefer denial... but will bow to peer pressure. Probably won't be until later in the week |
euro911 |
May 18 2015, 11:29 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Ok ok... I'm reluctant to pull off the panel 1) because the upper middle part of the bumper is a rust mess, 2) I don't want to find out that I have the long's disease, I prefer denial... but will bow to peer pressure. Probably won't be until later in the week Not sure what you mean by the bumper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) … I hope you didn't try jacking the car through the little hole on the left side of the back bumper - that's a towing hook attachment point. The rocker panels run along the bottom of the car on each side between the wheel wells ...Remove the fasteners on the bottom of the panel and gently pull it away from the car without totally removing the panel (there are roughly 10 plastic rivets securing it on the top) - Pull it away just enough to snap a few shots in and around where the jack point is (straight down from where your door handle is). You may need to brush off mud and dirt to get to the metal … road debris has a way of collecting on the jack points. |
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