what did you do to your 914 today Options

[toms914]

still putting it back together for four years now getting close (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

[76-914]

still putting it back together for four years now getting close (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Looks good!

[mikesmith]

Got the v8 started with the '7747 running spark, and it idles!

Now I have no excuse not to fix the fuel routing and get the TBI on...

[colingreene]

put my back pad in, cleaned up the interior assessed floor pan rust.

[euro911]

I got 'Eileen' (Westy camper) back from the shop today, so I moved the 'BB' from the street into the driveway, so 'Eileen' had a place to park.

Planning to spend more time at the shop to work on a few projects after the new year starts up.

Merry Christmas, Festivus, etc. ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)

[lonewolfe]

I got 'Eileen' (Westy camper) back from the shop today, so I moved the 'BB' from the street into the driveway, so 'Eileen' had a place to park.

Planning to spend more time at the shop to work on a few projects after the new year starts up.

Merry Christmas, Festivus, etc. ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)

Awesome! I have a 1970 Tintop Westy waiting for a fresh engine to go in!

[euro911]

Awesome! I have a 1970 Tintop Westy waiting for a fresh engine to go in!

Cool - what's the displacement? I had an 1835 in my old '67 (which was built by Randy [Automeister] 40 years ago). It kicked ass and I put 175k on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Post some pix of your project.


Eileen's previous owner didn't provide me with much info, so I was happy to learn how good of shape she was actually in, especially that the compression #s were really good - don't need to think about a Subi conversion quite yet.

I had purchased most of the parts and planned on doing the work myself, but there were just too many other chores on the to-do list and the guys at Automeister are really good folks.

New stuff that went in: Go-Westy 1.5" lift spring kit, tie rod ends and rack boots, upper & lower ball joints, all bushings, rear brake cylinders and shoes, and front pads. 1 CV joint needed replaced and they replaced all 4 axle boots (were starting to crack). All the clutch components and the other 3 CV joints looked like they were recently replaced, but she did need a new clutch slave cylinder.

When they pulled the trans to replace the engine rear main seal they replaced the input shaft seal on trans, also installed new injector seals and all the fuel, evap and vacuum lines. Then a performance tune-up finished up the job. I have to say, she's running pretty good for a 30-year-old tank (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[lonewolfe]

Awesome! I have a 1970 Tintop Westy waiting for a fresh engine to go in!

Cool - what's the displacement? I had an 1835 in my old '67 (which was built by Randy [Automeister] 40 years ago). It kicked ass and I put 175k on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Post some pix of your project.


Eileen's previous owner didn't provide me with much info, so I was happy to learn how good of shape she was actually in, especially that the compression #s were really good - don't need to think about a Subi conversion quite yet.

I had purchased most of the parts and planned on doing the work myself, but there were just too many other chores on the to-do list and the guys at Automeister are really good folks.

New stuff that went in: Go-Westy 1.5" lift spring kit, tie rod ends and rack boots, upper & lower ball joints, all bushings, rear brake cylinders and shoes, and front pads. 1 CV joint needed replaced and they replaced all 4 axle boots (were starting to crack). All the clutch components and the other 3 CV joints looked like they were recently replaced, but she did need a new clutch slave cylinder.

When they pulled the trans to replace the engine rear main seal they replaced the input shaft seal on trans, also installed new injector seals and all the fuel, evap and vacuum lines. Then a performance tune-up finished up the job. I have to say, she's running pretty good for a 30-year-old tank (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I have a 2007cc motor ready to by built once I finish the heads & get them CC'd. Since I bought my 914's my bus has been pretty much on hold. Now I'm thinking of keeping it all stock as the value of these are climbing. What year is your Westy? What's the advantage of a 15" lift kit? Do you have a Syncro Vanagon Westy?

[74ravenna]

Took the air filter off to get to the fuel rail. Yikes!

[euro911]

I have a 2007cc motor ready to by built once I finish the heads & get them CC'd. Since I bought my 914's my bus has been pretty much on hold. Now I'm thinking of keeping it all stock as the value of these are climbing. What year is your Westy? What's the advantage of a 15" lift kit? Do you have a Syncro Vanagon Westy?

I wouldn't think increasing the displacement isn't going to hurt the resale value, that's always reversible if desired.

Eileen is an '84 2WD Westy. The lift kit is 1.5", not 15". I do a fair amount of off-road/desert stuff, so I want the ground clearance. When I get the new tires for the '99 MBZ CLK wheels, I'll have a total of 3" increased ground clearance over stock.

Here she is fresh out of the shop. Easily noticeable - no rear-end sag (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[lonewolfe]

I have a 2007cc motor ready to by built once I finish the heads & get them CC'd. Since I bought my 914's my bus has been pretty much on hold. Now I'm thinking of keeping it all stock as the value of these are climbing. What year is your Westy? What's the advantage of a 15" lift kit? Do you have a Syncro Vanagon Westy?

I wouldn't think increasing the displacement isn't going to hurt the resale value, that's always reversible if desired.

Eileen is an '84 2WD Westy. The lift kit is 1.5", not 15". I do a fair amount of off-road/desert stuff, so I want the ground clearance. When I get the new tires for the '99 MBZ CLK wheels, I'll have a total of 3" increased ground clearance over stock.

Here she is fresh out of the shop. Easily noticeable - no rear-end sag (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

That's a nice Westy! Those look great with the Mercedez wheels too! It seems most people like to lower Bay window busses and they do look cool that way but like you I'd like to have the ground clearance to use off the beaten path for camping/exploring. I already bought a set of Koni Red shocks for it so no lowering in her future. The Koni's combined with a rear swaybar make the busses very stable on the highway and really help when it's windy outside. Plus the ride is greatly improved. I do think I'll move up to 15" wheels instead of the stock 14's. I also have a complete axle and disk brake setup from a '71 bus which has the 5x112 bolt spacing which would also make the Benz wheels an option. Front power assisted disk brakes would be a huge improvement over drum brakes but I'm still debating if I should make the swap. It would also be reverse able but then I have a ton of bulky parts to hang on to. I previously had a '64 panel bus that was an old hippy rust bucket. Had I only known what so of happen to their value I would have hung on to it. They're a lot of fun and get lots of smiles going down the road.

[ClayPerrine]

Threatened to trade Betty's 914 in on a Pinto. Damn thing still has the weird surge after replacing everything in the fuel and ignition systems, with the exception of the plugs.

Tomorrow I replace the ignition switch......

[bulitt]

Clay- disconnect the fuel line at the tb and stick the line in a bottle then have Betty turn the ignition on for a second. You should get a good flow which will rule out clogged line, pump, filter, crap in the tank, vacuum lock.

[euro911]

Threatened to trade Betty's 914 in on a Pinto. Damn thing still has the weird surge after replacing everything in the fuel and ignition systems, with the exception of the plugs.

Tomorrow I replace the ignition switch......

That sucks. Go over everything again, you'll find the problem.


Post some pix when you replace your ignition switch - I have to replace the in the 'BB's switch real soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[Michael N]

Backed both 914's out of the garage to redo my work bench. I scored a stainless steel bench top that is 12' long. I had to extend my bench from 8' to 12' as the top has nice finished edges and I couldn't cut it down to leave one edge raw. I think this top will last longer than the house. I did drive the 914's several miles each to get them warmed up and moving.

[stugray]

For those talking about the vans, this is interesting:

http://www.carthrottle.com/the-porsche-b32...r-knew-existed/

And a guy I work with has a 4WD vanagon with a WRX turbo motor in it.
It is awesome!
He had it custom made in CA, but he says the electrical system is still screwed up.

[lonewolfe]

For those talking about the vans, this is interesting:

http://www.carthrottle.com/the-porsche-b32...r-knew-existed/

And a guy I work with has a 4WD vanagon with a WRX turbo motor in it.
It is awesome!
He had it custom made in CA, but he says the electrical system is still screwed up.

Thanks for posting that link Stugray! I'd love to own one of those support vehicles! Pretty awesome!

[rmdinmd]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) on the twisties (IMG:style_emoticons/default/calvin.gif)

[kid914]

I picked up a nice set of 3.2 cams. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

[euro911]

I'd love to transplant a Subi 3.3L into Eileen, but, at my age, fuel economy seems to rank higher than outrageous performance. I think I'd have a hard time keeping the horses in the corral (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

A Subi 2.2L will almost double the HP, but retain about 20~25 mpg ... the 3.3L would triple the HP, but only average about 15 mpg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)