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What's in your engine?, Found out what's in mine. |
Phoenix914 |
Mar 5 2007, 12:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
A couple weeks ago I was given a folder of service receipts from the original owner of my 914. Inside I found what I really wanted - the receipt from the engine rebuild in 1988. What I think are most notable are the 96mm pistons, reworked heads (for $401 - must have been new everything?) and the 272deg camshaft(?). I was wondering if any of you type 4 gurus can give me some feedback on what all this means.
As for how the engine runs after all these years, it is very cold-natured and runs like crap until it's good and warm. After that it's quite peppy and smooth. I've never driven another 914 so I have no reference to make a comparison. Any comments? 914_engine_specs.pdf ( 137.13k ) Number of downloads: 238 |
Bartlett 914 |
Mar 5 2007, 01:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have no comment on your rebuild.
I did have similar problems with my car that you describe. Check the CHT to make sure it is he correct one. There was a big change between 73 and 74. The CHT and the ECU were both changed. I had a mismatch of them in my car. I almost gave up on the 914 because of it. Here is a link to a site that may help you make sure the numbers are correct. The problem may also be from a faulty AAR valve. Need help identifying these components just ask. http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/ecu.htm |
Phoenix914 |
Mar 5 2007, 02:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
I have no comment on your rebuild. I did have similar problems with my car that you describe. Check the CHT to make sure it is he correct one. There was a big change between 73 and 74. The CHT and the ECU were both changed. I had a mismatch of them in my car. I almost gave up on the 914 because of it. Here is a link to a site that may help you make sure the numbers are correct. The problem may also be from a faulty AAR valve. Need help identifying these components just ask. http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/ecu.htm I could use some help identifying those components. So far I haven't had to mess with any of the ignition or fuel injection parts, other than replacing all the fuel lines and injector elbows, so I haven't studied their operation. I'll read that article you linked as soon as I can, but it's pretty big! The car does a lot of sputtering and popping before it warms up completely. It starts right up and stays running after the second attempt every time, but if I let the clutch out too fast (in neutral) the engine will stall. Thanks for your help. |
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