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Coondog
post Apr 21 2016, 07:43 PM
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Wash and waxed for Arz run........

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post Apr 21 2016, 07:59 PM
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Getting ready to drop the 4 cylinder engine and then make the decision whether to build my /6 (expensive) or just rebuild this one for now. Tough decision to make and a big difference in $$$. (The 4 x 4 under the motor will not be there when I pull it.)

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post Apr 21 2016, 08:27 PM
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Last Friday my (new for me) 914 caught fire in the engine bay, during my first drive.
Today I have started preparing for engine removal.

It is my first time doing this, so I'm really scared to screw it up. The insulation is burned of most of the wiring, so it is hard to figure out what goes where.

Btw. is any-one on this threat able to tell me if I have a side-shift or tail-shift setup? It needs a protective booth.
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post Apr 21 2016, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Apr 21 2016, 09:27 PM) *

Last Friday my (new for me) 914 caught fire in the engine bay, during my first drive.
Today I have started preparing for engine removal.

It is my first time doing this, so I'm really scared to screw it up. The insulation is burned of most of the wiring, so it is hard to figure out what goes where.

Btw. is any-one on this threat able to tell me if I have a side-shift or tail-shift setup? It needs a protective booth.
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That is a side shifter.

We can help with the wiring. Just ask.
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post Apr 21 2016, 08:44 PM
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Side shift and yes you need a protective booth
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post Apr 21 2016, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 21 2016, 09:42 PM) *

QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Apr 21 2016, 09:27 PM) *

Last Friday my (new for me) 914 caught fire in the engine bay, during my first drive.
Today I have started preparing for engine removal.

It is my first time doing this, so I'm really scared to screw it up. The insulation is burned of most of the wiring, so it is hard to figure out what goes where.

Btw. is any-one on this threat able to tell me if I have a side-shift or tail-shift setup? It needs a protective booth.
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That is a side shifter.

We can help with the wiring. Just ask.


Thank you for the reply. This side-shifter assembly is a good thing, right...?

How are you able to assist with the wiring?
I feel that the entire car needs to be re-wired, because there are a lot of things that stay powered on (like radio and power antenna). Then there are Home-depot style switches for other functions (like blower and interior lights). Electrical tape everywhere and most items are not run through relays (or fuses), including fuel-pump. It is also an electrical short-circuit that started the fire.

Understand you are in Hurst TX (4+hr drive from my home).
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post Apr 21 2016, 09:54 PM
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Getting ready for next project.


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post Apr 22 2016, 11:24 AM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 21 2016, 09:42 PM) *

QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Apr 21 2016, 09:27 PM) *

Last Friday my (new for me) 914 caught fire in the engine bay, during my first drive.
Today I have started preparing for engine removal.

It is my first time doing this, so I'm really scared to screw it up. The insulation is burned of most of the wiring, so it is hard to figure out what goes where.

Btw. is any-one on this threat able to tell me if I have a side-shift or tail-shift setup? It needs a protective booth.
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That is a side shifter.

We can help with the wiring. Just ask.


Thank you for the reply. This side-shifter assembly is a good thing, right...?

How are you able to assist with the wiring?
I feel that the entire car needs to be re-wired, because there are a lot of things that stay powered on (like radio and power antenna). Then there are Home-depot style switches for other functions (like blower and interior lights). Electrical tape everywhere and most items are not run through relays (or fuses), including fuel-pump. It is also an electrical short-circuit that started the fire.

Understand you are in Hurst TX (4+hr drive from my home).



Come to Austin and meet with us on mother's day weekend. Betty and I will be there for the PCA club race at COTA.

AS for your car, I would suggest finding a used harness from a donor car and replacing the whole thing. It will shorten the time you have to spend on rewiring.

FYI... we have been there, done that on the fire thing. Betty's burned and we fixed it back up with new wiring years ago.
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post Apr 22 2016, 02:17 PM
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Productive day yesterday. Installed the "Tuna can" Changed breaks and going to change tranny fluid tonight. Then put the numbers on for AX tomorrow.

Also, picked up some extra parts! Side Shift Trans!

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post Apr 22 2016, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Apr 21 2016, 11:31 PM) *

QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 21 2016, 09:42 PM) *

QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Apr 21 2016, 09:27 PM) *

Last Friday my (new for me) 914 caught fire in the engine bay, during my first drive.
Today I have started preparing for engine removal.

It is my first time doing this, so I'm really scared to screw it up. The insulation is burned of most of the wiring, so it is hard to figure out what goes where.

Btw. is any-one on this threat able to tell me if I have a side-shift or tail-shift setup? It needs a protective booth.
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That is a side shifter.

We can help with the wiring. Just ask.


Thank you for the reply. This side-shifter assembly is a good thing, right...?

How are you able to assist with the wiring?
I feel that the entire car needs to be re-wired, because there are a lot of things that stay powered on (like radio and power antenna). Then there are Home-depot style switches for other functions (like blower and interior lights). Electrical tape everywhere and most items are not run through relays (or fuses), including fuel-pump. It is also an electrical short-circuit that started the fire.

Understand you are in Hurst TX (4+hr drive from my home).

Take your time dropping the engine. If it takes 10 hours, it takes ten hours. I will suggest chris foley's /tangerine racing jack adapter. About $100. An amazing tool that makes it easy for one person to handle an engine and trans.
Buy a good used main wire harness $75-100. Take pics of all the issues so you/we can diagnose the problems and you can buy other needed items. Have a couple guys over to help you out. Buy beer and burgers.
The guys on this site are like no where else. They are the best and will help you get your car running again.
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post Apr 22 2016, 03:25 PM
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I just finished this one. Where'd you get that adjustable drop link arm? Is that stock?
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post Apr 22 2016, 07:46 PM
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post Apr 22 2016, 07:49 PM
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QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Apr 22 2016, 02:17 PM) *

Productive day yesterday. Installed the "Tuna can" Changed breaks and going to change tranny fluid tonight. Then put the numbers on for AX tomorrow.

Also, picked up some extra parts! Side Shift Trans!

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Where did you get the tuna can? been looking for one.
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post Apr 23 2016, 06:04 AM
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Picking up my Fourth car today......So Not necessarily what I'm going to do, more what I will have to do to it when I get it home.
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post Apr 23 2016, 09:37 AM
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New five arm Baum. Quality stuff vs the other's out there.


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post Apr 23 2016, 03:32 PM
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Breakfast meet this morning with Jacquot, Bob, Abe and myself at Kimmie's Coffee then drove to Jacquot's place in Huntington Beach to check his 74 project.

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I did a tabletop conversion !


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Installed a new flex dam spoiler.
Thanks to 914rubber!
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post Apr 23 2016, 05:16 PM
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Top 3 Fav 914 color.......Beautiful
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post Apr 23 2016, 05:29 PM
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Replaced the frunk (got the new one that sits lower...looks great), inner door and vertical targa seals with fresh 914Rubber. Almost ready for Rt 66.
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