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Climb in there, first step for any new purchased 914 |
Trekkor |
May 22 2004, 11:09 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I suggest that you get as far in the engine compartment as you can.
Look at everything closley. Feel ALL the hoses and touch all the connections. Make a list of all the cracked or brittle hoses, gaskets or seals that are even suspect. Pop off the air cleaner box to get a closer look. If you haven't replaced it yourself, it could be original. Reason I bring this up? I'm now after 6 months in this car doing this and finding all kinds of funk. Cracked and split hoses, loose and leaking cold start injector, missing thermostat cable, cracked engine compartment seal, etc. Chase down all the gremlins. Kill the naughty vacuum leaks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) A full scale top end hose and gasket seal replacement can be done in an afternoon with just a little effort and money . Result is a clean, smooth running 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
Trekkor |
Nov 13 2004, 06:13 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I just replaced ALL the rubber fuel lines under the battery tray. Major bummer. Got a fuel shower. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
There is a fuel filter under there ('74 2.0 ). It has it's own little clip in "house". Change it too. Write the date on it in permanent marker. First plug the fuel supply hose to end any further showering. They make a plastic fuel line kinking pliers with a lock to do this. I stuck a pencil in the end with a hose clamp. I say replace them all and start fresh. KT |
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