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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 |
Ian Stott |
May 21 2015, 03:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
Drove to Tangerine Racing on Sunday and back home on Tuesday, 650 miles plus each way. Poured rain on Tuesday AM, wipers on full speed for quite some time, kept speed around 60 MPH. In the afternoon when sun was out and roads were dry picked her up to 70/75 MPH a nice comfortable speed which these cars can do all day long. Takes a bit longer to fill up with gas as people come over and talk to you about your Fiat X 19 or your Fiero, I just let them talk, one guy actually did a good job washing my windshield. Point of this story is to let you know how it can be, all the above info is spot on, I have taken all the advice offered here and appreciate what a great group this is.
A side bar notice!! My good buddy Line Pelletier is in the final 2 of Master Chef Canada, winner to be revealed this weekend. She will be the celebrity chef at a Bistro in Nova Scotia in June and I am organizing a Porsche convoy to go to that dinner! Mmmmmm Ian Stott Moncton Canada (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
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