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| euro911 |
 Apr 17 2019, 11:17 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up!  Group: Members Posts: 8,860 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ... What happened, Andy?
What did I do? ... got a little closer to making additional automotive work space a reality (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)  |
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| Gatornapper |
Apr 18 2019, 04:36 AM
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#11602
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,263 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Thank you Sir Andy! Now I know it ALL, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I consider myself educated - re: Volkswagon boxer engines......at least......... GN QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 17 2019, 04:19 PM)  QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Apr 16 2019, 05:54 PM) As I'm a 914 novice/ignoramus - what is a "type 4" engine? @Gatornapper More than you ever wanted to know: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_air-cooled_engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| 76-914 |
Apr 18 2019, 08:20 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,655 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 17 2019, 08:27 PM) The Dreaded Flat Bed. Hope it ain't serious. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| twistedstang |
Apr 18 2019, 08:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 9-January 06 From: Port Huron, MI Member No.: 5,395 Region Association: None
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I blew out the cobwebs and gave it a test drive after swapping over to 5 lug and Boxster brakes this winter.
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| Chi-town |
Apr 18 2019, 09:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Apr 16 2019, 05:54 PM) Chi-town - As I'm a 914 novice/ignoramus - what is a "type 4" engine? = The 4th generation of VW aircooled 4cylinder aka a 914 engine As I've never driven any 914 in my life, I can't see how I'd notice and almost unnoticeable slow throttle response! Heck, with only 87hp, I wouldn't think it had any throttle response at all! - exactly! If it's running good, just enjoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Question: Original Owner's Manual says engine is 84hp. Elsewhere I've read 100. Which is true? Will the Weber 44's help any? Depends on engine size and if it's a CA car TIA, GN |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 18 2019, 10:48 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,976 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 17 2019, 10:17 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ... What happened, Andy? Looks like i finally got hit by the infamous DME relay failure. Got a spare but it's for the wrong socket (yeah i know, should have checked that when i bought it), so now i'm trying to get a correct one, adapt my newer one and/or fix the broken one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| michael7810 |
Apr 18 2019, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,082 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 18 2019, 09:48 AM) QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 17 2019, 10:17 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ... What happened, Andy? Looks like i finally got hit by the infamous DME relay failure. Got a spare but it's for the wrong socket (yeah i know, should have checked that when i bought it), so now i'm trying to get a correct one, adapt my newer one and/or fix the broken one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) My original 1986 date coded DME relay failed in 2017. I fixed a cracked solder joint and it tested OK, now it's my spare. |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 18 2019, 01:39 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,976 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(michael7810 @ Apr 18 2019, 11:58 AM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 18 2019, 09:48 AM) QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 17 2019, 10:17 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ... What happened, Andy? Looks like i finally got hit by the infamous DME relay failure. Got a spare but it's for the wrong socket (yeah i know, should have checked that when i bought it), so now i'm trying to get a correct one, adapt my newer one and/or fix the broken one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) My original 1986 date coded DME relay failed in 2017. I fixed a cracked solder joint and it tested OK, now it's my spare. The relay tested out OK, found the problem shortly thereafter ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| Gatornapper |
Apr 18 2019, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,263 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Chi-town -
It IS or WAS a CA car for sure, Buena Park Porsche dealer, but came to VA in '01, was stripped of the D-Jetronic, air pump, etc. Catalyst? Not sure - tell me which part of the exhaust system it is....... GN QUOTE(Chi-town @ Apr 18 2019, 09:32 AM) QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Apr 16 2019, 05:54 PM) Chi-town - As I'm a 914 novice/ignoramus - what is a "type 4" engine? = The 4th generation of VW aircooled 4cylinder aka a 914 engine As I've never driven any 914 in my life, I can't see how I'd notice and almost unnoticeable slow throttle response! Heck, with only 87hp, I wouldn't think it had any throttle response at all! - exactly! If it's running good, just enjoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Question: Original Owner's Manual says engine is 84hp. Elsewhere I've read 100. Which is true? Will the Weber 44's help any? Depends on engine size and if it's a CA car TIA, GN |
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 18 2019, 01:59 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,996 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 18 2019, 11:48 AM) QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 17 2019, 10:17 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ... What happened, Andy? Looks like i finally got hit by the infamous DME relay failure. Got a spare but it's for the wrong socket (yeah i know, should have checked that when i bought it), so now i'm trying to get a correct one, adapt my newer one and/or fix the broken one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I eliminated the problematic DME relay in my harness. Replaced it with solid state Bosch relays. I can even get a replacement at FLAPS if needed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| jim_hoyland |
Apr 18 2019, 02:36 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,582 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Installed Spoke’s rear LED turn signal and backup lights. Last week I did the LED brake light. What a difference; these LED light board are a perfect fit and made to a high standard. Best safety related upgrade on my 914
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| drem914 |
Apr 18 2019, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,051 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Apr 18 2019, 01:36 PM) Installed Spoke’s rear LED turn signal and backup lights. Last week I did the LED brake light. What a difference; these LED light board are a perfect fit and made to a high standard. Best safety related upgrade on my 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| 914fahrer |
Apr 19 2019, 06:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 12-November 14 From: Berlin/Germany Member No.: 18,115 Region Association: Germany |
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| Cairo94507 |
Apr 19 2019, 06:42 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,175 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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That is pretty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| infraredcalvin |
Apr 19 2019, 05:10 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,581 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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| Gatornapper |
Apr 19 2019, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,263 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Lesseee......about 4 hours on the Teen today, lotsa small stuff. Gave up waiting to find an old left front marker light - both base and lense were seriously damaged.....but found a way to restore both so I doubt even a car-show judge would notice - only problem is I lost the black rubber piece that goes between the two - it's gotta be here somewhere......anyone has a spare, I'll pay you for it.....
Ready to put tank in and connect fuel line (return not use with carbs) after I get some new fittings from Dr914@autoatlanta.com - as the tubing pieces are obsolete, I'll rig some up myself. Can't believe I let the tank restore guy lose the originals - my bad....part of getting old.....you miss details....... A productive day in little things.... GN |
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| MJHanna |
Apr 19 2019, 07:24 PM
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Does this 911 make my butt look big? Group: Members Posts: 806 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Lowry Crossing, Texas Member No.: 185 |
QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Apr 19 2019, 07:17 PM) Lesseee......about 4 hours on the Teen today, lotsa small stuff. Gave up waiting to find an old left front marker light - both base and lense were seriously damaged.....but found a way to restore both so I doubt even a car-show judge would notice - only problem is I lost the black rubber piece that goes between the two - it's gotta be here somewhere......anyone has a spare, I'll pay you for it..... Ready to put tank in and connect fuel line (return not use with carbs) after I get some new fittings from Dr914@autoatlanta.com - as the tubing pieces are obsolete, I'll rig some up myself. Can't believe I let the tank restore guy lose the originals - my bad....part of getting old.....you miss details....... A productive day in little things.... GN have you checked with 914 rubber? |
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| Gatornapper |
Apr 20 2019, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,263 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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No....great idea....will do.....wouldn't have thought he's make such small parts, but worth a try!
Thanks MJ! GN QUOTE(MJHanna @ Apr 19 2019, 07:24 PM) QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Apr 19 2019, 07:17 PM) Lesseee......about 4 hours on the Teen today, lotsa small stuff. Gave up waiting to find an old left front marker light - both base and lense were seriously damaged.....but found a way to restore both so I doubt even a car-show judge would notice - only problem is I lost the black rubber piece that goes between the two - it's gotta be here somewhere......anyone has a spare, I'll pay you for it..... Ready to put tank in and connect fuel line (return not use with carbs) after I get some new fittings from Dr914@autoatlanta.com - as the tubing pieces are obsolete, I'll rig some up myself. Can't believe I let the tank restore guy lose the originals - my bad....part of getting old.....you miss details....... A productive day in little things.... GN have you checked with 914 rubber? |
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| Gatornapper |
Apr 20 2019, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,263 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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He had them.....ordered 2! Not cheap, but worth it.....
Thanks! GN [/quote] have you checked with 914 rubber? [/quote] |
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| JFG |
Apr 20 2019, 12:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 686 Joined: 7-April 16 From: Wales Member No.: 19,869 Region Association: None |
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A great few hours out in the sun driving through mid wales. Drove the A4069 black mountain pass, a few times (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)  |
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