To Do List for Bumblebee that needs to be bulletproof, What would you do? |
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To Do List for Bumblebee that needs to be bulletproof, What would you do? |
jhynesrockmtn |
Oct 30 2022, 10:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So I bought this Bumblebee on BAT that was extensively restored around 2000 and has seen little use since. My plan is to drive it, including to Rennsport in 2023 and other 914 events in the future like Octeenerfest.
So the car runs and drives and is in overall excellent condition. It does "hunt" at idle and has a slight miss under acceleration. However, 20+ years of sitting and having original plastic fuel lines has me planning a winter "refresh" geared toward proactively making the car as reliable as possible. Still running the Djet FI which I want to keep. Please add to my list to help with projects I will do over the winter. I will drop the engine as part of this process. Here is what I have so far: SS fuel line kit from Tangerine Racing New rubber fuel lines New vacuum lines New fuel filter Take fuel injectors to Mr. Injector for testing - he is local to me Inspect fuel tank, replace tank screen Replace TPS board New spark plugs and ignition wires Install 123ignition distributor Valve adjustment New fan belt Oil and trans fluid change Send fuel injection harness to Jeff Bowlsby for inspection Brakes seem good, will flush and replace soft brake lines Seat belts re webbed Inspect shifter bushings, replace as necessary Install turbo tie rod kit Install engine firewall pad - was left out of restoration Clock is inop, send to get converted to quartz Replace clutch and throttle cables, keep current for spares Inspect clutch components with engine/trans out Inspect wheel bearings - repack/replace as necessary New tires, set ride height (front is a bit proud to my eye) and align Inspect all suspension bushings Replace side graphic with new from 914Rubber What am I missing? |
iankarr |
Oct 31 2022, 09:01 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,512 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
You've gotten great info here. And your list is perfect. I'd also test that the MPS holds vacuum, i second replacing all engine bay harnesses and agree with superhawk about checking the torsion bars. Not sure how "stock" you want to make this car, but you have euro tail light lenses, which I believe never came on LEs (@JeffBowlsby please confirm). If they're in good shape you can probably get good dough for those and find some original US spec Hellas. Great looking car...bought well. Enjoy!
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jhynesrockmtn |
Oct 31 2022, 06:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You've gotten great info here. And your list is perfect. I'd also test that the MPS holds vacuum, i second replacing all engine bay harnesses and agree with superhawk about checking the torsion bars. Not sure how "stock" you want to make this car, but you have euro tail light lenses, which I believe never came on LEs (@JeffBowlsby please confirm). If they're in good shape you can probably get good dough for those and find some original US spec Hellas. Great looking car...bought well. Enjoy! Thanks Ian. The front lenses are euro as well. Another point brought up during the auction. They are in great shape. I do like the look better than the US versions but will see what I have or pick some up. I have a 72 project car with all of that stuff in boxes if they were the same as the 74. |
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