New 914 owner, FSM Options

[Bry]

I just purchased this beauty for $500 and am excited to start working on it. I have owned 944's and 924's in the past but this is my first 914. Does anyone know where I can download a Factory Shop Manual? The car has been sitting for approx 10 years so any advice on what to do prior to trying to start the car would be helpful. I will be pulling the plugs and injecting some oil into the cylinders before I try to crank it over by hand. Anything else? Thanks.

[jcd914]

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PM ConeDodger here on 914world, he has the manual on CD I believe.

Like other said rust is a big concern with these cars and it hides , rusting the longs and rt suspension console from the inside out, hides under the tar on the floors and any other crevice or corner water can collect.

Look for rodent chewed wiring before you power up.

Flush out the fuel tank and lines, change the oil, charge the battery.

When you put oil in the cylinders use something light weight.
If you can find it, I use Swepco 503 Fuel Additive, it is oil based and thin so it penetrates and still lubes, also burns off without fouling plugs.

If it is still fuel injected it will need all new fuel hose due to the old hose won't hold the fuel pressure in a fuel injection system. You may want to look into stainless steel fuel lines through the tunnel when you get nearer driving or running much. The plastic lines deteriorate and fail leaking fuel inside the car.

Good Luck

Jim

[Bry]

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PM ConeDodger here on 914world, he has the manual on CD I believe.

Like other said rust is a big concern with these cars and it hides , rusting the longs and rt suspension console from the inside out, hides under the tar on the floors and any other crevice or corner water can collect.

Look for rodent chewed wiring before you power up.

Flush out the fuel tank and lines, change the oil, charge the battery.

When you put oil in the cylinders use something light weight.
If you can find it, I use Swepco 503 Fuel Additive, it is oil based and thin so it penetrates and still lubes, also burns off without fouling plugs.

If it is still fuel injected it will need all new fuel hose due to the old hose won't hold the fuel pressure in a fuel injection system. You may want to look into stainless steel fuel lines through the tunnel when you get nearer driving or running much. The plastic lines deteriorate and fail leaking fuel inside the car.

Good Luck

Jim

Thanks everyone for the excellent advice and info!