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Evening 914 World!
I’ve been gathering parts over the past few months and have finally reached critical mass. So, let the project thread begin! After working on the FI through the winter, I’m satisfied that the engine remains in good health with it’s original 53k miles. However, the rubber and plastic holding everything together is a different story. Which brings me to the scope and objective of this project. In short, I am looking for what I will call, “Improved Original”. What the phrase means to me is that I want to maintain the character and feel of the original car, but still take advantage of any and all modern improvements that will either, improve reliability, safety, operability, or any combination there of. This will include a suspension and chassis rebuild, power train reseal and refinishing, brake system rebuild, and fuel system overhaul. When I’m done, I want to have a car that drives like it’s nearly new, but doesn’t look over restored. Because the car is a survivor, I think it’s important to keep the stories and history of the car intact. Finally, I’d like to post my thanks to the community and vendors that make it possible to enjoy this hobby. Stay tuned! Van Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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this might also give you pause to think @StarBear before you fret to much about those bolts.
from the L jet files. 44 K mile car we pulled down material on from BAT last year that was a big clincher for the 1.8 L jet research. sold back in 2016. just about one of the best most original 1.8s i've come across documented. Big Len would probably agree with me. you would be hard pressed to question this one. to me don't look like anyone has been near the trans mounts since abba entered eurovision. they are "upside down" according to 914 myth. or are they? ![]() this is from the alleged 29K mile blue car. don't think it was 29K miles but along with Big Len i don't share everyone's else's scepticism about it and dismissing it as a 129 K car either. not as compelling as the green car. but......they are "upside - down". ![]() i didn't give ground on the charcoal can plumbing and its not that i was right about it. but my car (as an artefact) was right. same with the plumbing on throttle bodies and dist vac cans. not saying i am right 100% here, but i'm not falling for the "rules" either. i'm calling this one as problematic in terms of what the "experts" say. have hijacked enough, but i think Van likes it when we get into a bit of heresy at his expense. those cold start threads he started up were some of the best explorations of 1.8 misery ever. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) by the way @Van B thats a pretty clean looking engine you got there when its out of the car. tin ware looks to be in outstanding shape. tends to verify you got hold of a real good car, just getting a bit creaky in the joints after half a century. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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