Best parts source Options

[Coolest914]

I am new owner of a 76 914 2.0 in very good shape. I'd like to get some suggestions on the best place to buy parts. The 914 came with a catalog for autoalanta who's website looks very complete with lots of factory parts lists and drawings with hyperlinks.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Mikey914]

OPC? If you are referring to larger NAPA, or parts houses, yes there is a manufacturer that is making many parts for 914's in China, an DC dumping in the parts channels, they have very little if any QC, and lets just say buyer beware.

Besides, supporting your parts vendors allows us all to make more of the correct parts for these cars. Call PMB and tell Eric you have a 74 and need a new passenger rear caliper. He'll get you the right part, clean and plated and ready to install.

I bought a "remanufactured" caliper from auto zone, because I could get it same day. It was spray painted on steel that was not degreased, and marginally cleaned, but the kicker was the bleeder screws were installed, but stripped out. Didn't figure this out til I went to bleed my brakes.
A call to PMB, and problem solved. Yes I did have to wait a week, but the quality difference was worth the wait and cost.

There is a reason that 914 parts vendors exist. We own the cars. We were also frustrated with the lack and quality of parts for our cars.

Rant over