what did you do to your 914 today Options

[Alphaogre]

Yea, I kind of stole it from the GT style 1/2 cage mount then changed the down-tube angles since I am so big and my seat is pretty much up against the firewall...
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Is that your design and build or did you buy it?
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I built it with some inspired design aspects that I have seen before from various track cars in the last couple years... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[euro911]

Ying and Yang day,

After an eternity got the six onto its dolly and listened to Radio LeMans

Pedal box, loom, dashframe, upper column and front shifter just to go and the fun can begin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

In moving the 911 it has sprung a fuel leak near the pump, hopefully it's just the hoses again. Ethanol in modern fuel seems to just chew through the rubber (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Investigate tomorrow....

What brand and style of fuel hose do you use? We've converted over to the SAE 30R9 hose here. Seems to be holding up pretty well.

[SKL1]

Looked at the 914... drove the Spyder... temps going to mid to upper 110's in a couple days so doubt I'll be driving it for a while!!

[SixerJ]

Ying and Yang day,

After an eternity got the six onto its dolly and listened to Radio LeMans

Pedal box, loom, dashframe, upper column and front shifter just to go and the fun can begin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

In moving the 911 it has sprung a fuel leak near the pump, hopefully it's just the hoses again. Ethanol in modern fuel seems to just chew through the rubber (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Investigate tomorrow....

What brand and style of fuel hose do you use? We've converted over to the SAE 30R9 hose here. Seems to be holding up pretty well.

As it's all very stock so have always used Wurth cloth covered hose, but clearly they just can't handle the high levels of ethanol we now have

As the pump is tucked away and not really visible I think I will switch to a double wall and hunt down some SAE or Euro equivalent as SAE stuff is thin on the ground here. Fingers crossed it's not the pump. Thanks for the tip

[daveandliz]

i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.

i'll start,

about a month ago, i pulled my engine and trans to put in a new clutch. had the flywheel lightened and resurfaced. but what i didnt know is that i had to shim the little ball that the clutch arm rides on, after a resurfacing. so guess what i did today?

yup, pulled the trans and put an extra washer under the ball. you have to goop up both washers to get it to seal because the threaded hole goes all the way thru to the inside of the trans. i also replaced the plastic cup that the ball rides in. the throwout bearing and its little plastic blocks were fine so i buttoned every thing back up. 5 hours total. i think this has been the cheapest repair yet on my car. $2.75 for the little plastic cup.

what did you do to your 914 today?

I cried a bit after some more pre-op.... Back inches of both floor pans (aft of the inner brace) are shot and the firewall around the clutch tube (and elsewhere) need patches as well. Am assessing the risk of major surgery versus a holistic approach.

Dave

[Porscheguy912]

First Place in Porsche 914 category. Happy Father's Day.

[SKL1]

Don't remember that as a Porsche exclusive option back then... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif)

[warpig]

Last time I was out at Cary's shop I broke in his newly upgraded blast cabinet with my engine tins. Then life got in the way and I haven't worked on my car since. This weekend the rain stopped so I cleaned all the dust off and shot it all with some self etching primer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Then the engine tins and some other bits got a good dose of Sunburst Yellow. The valve covers and brake dust shields etc got a squirt of Regal Red. (note to self. your spray technique needs work) A little drippy and some may need sanding down and a touch up, but it is not going to rust now!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Then I got down to biz stripping all the crusty covers off the engine harness in anticipation of a dip in the sonic cleaner for inspection and repair of any trouble I find. (I hope 914 Rubber makes the boots to replace the ones I just sacrificed) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I think Cary has a P-car function next weekend so I won't get to actually work on my car. But I can work on the CV's and have them ready to go too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[cary]

Last time I was out at Cary's shop I broke in his newly upgraded blast cabinet with my engine tins. Then life got in the way and I haven't worked on my car since. This weekend the rain stopped so I cleaned all the dust off and shot it all with some self etching primer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Then the engine tins and some other bits got a good dose of Sunburst Yellow. The valve covers and brake dust shields etc got a squirt of Regal Red. (note to self. your spray technique needs work) A little drippy and some may need sanding down and a touch up, but it is not going to rust now!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Then I got down to biz stripping all the crusty covers off the engine harness in anticipation of a dip in the sonic cleaner for inspection and repair of any trouble I find. (I hope 914 Rubber makes the boots to replace the ones I just sacrificed) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I think Cary has a P-car function next weekend so I won't get to actually work on my car. But I can work on the CV's and have them ready to go too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I didn't hear from you on Friday so I assumed they were making you work 6 days. They look great ................

[forrestkhaag]

As a licensed landscape architect in multiple states, I wholly approve of the garden art pieces and subtle placement in the landscape expression of your rear courtyard.
Particularly the wind chimes with a surreal resemblance to, dare I say,... car parts..

Happy Father's Day to all who qualify.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
www.fkhdesign.com

[forrestkhaag]

And back to what did you do to the 914 today......

I discovered my robust firewall bushing milled out of SS for my shift rod was a little too thick and would not allow full free movement of the shift rod front and rearward. this resulted in third gear popping out of gear.

Solution was to take one half inch out of the shift rod maintaining the precise alignment of the two cone screw holes. then my pal, Keith914 came over to the shop to help me get the gears aligned with the shifter.

End result: From shifter arm bushing to side shift console bushing and everything in between - all brass, bronze or stainless steel. No slop and the action shifts like a contemporary 993 in terms of precise throws.

The 901 still has a fault code in first gear........... That insidious crunchy sound of eating a saucer of bb's (or grape nuts) is still there if I push the torque / but if I don't push it - or use 2nd for take off, everything is good to go.... and go fast.

The day before, I drained the break in oil from the tank, lines, and sump and filter. I measured what came out to be precise as to what to put back in.

The 6 took 14 qts on initial fill.

A total of 10.5 quarts came out. The front oil circuit thru the Mocal was obviously trapped.

The oil was clean and without anyindication of contamination of any sort / no filings on the magnetic sump plug and no fine screen filtered particles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I put 10.5 quarts of fresh oil back in. I adjusted the MSD Digital up another 500 RPM's on the Rev Limiter (to 4500) / And after another 500 miles I will do the same thing and go to 6500. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[cali914]

Put my lower front spoiler on makes a huge difference covering up the torsion bars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I like. It's amazing how small changes can really make compliments to a car.

[Mueller]

I'm fibbing here a little, didn't do anything today to the 914, too hot in the garage so I spent tonight studying for my UL508 cert...

Made these yesterday.

[Mueller]

Put my lower front spoiler on makes a huge difference covering up the torsion bars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I like. It's amazing how small changes can really make compliments to a car.

No front turn signals?

[euro911]

I'm fibbing here a little, didn't do anything today to the 914, too hot in the garage so I spent tonight studying for my UL508 cert...

Made these yesterday.

Nice, Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

UL508 ... you do energy mgt?

[BillC]

Put my lower front spoiler on makes a huge difference covering up the torsion bars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I like. It's amazing how small changes can really make compliments to a car.

Love that front hood. Did you make it yourself, or buy it somewhere? Is that real carbon fiber or a wrap?

[worn]

Had new tires put on the 914 2056. They told me they wouldn't put my 2010 tires on because they were too old. But they did not tell me that till the car was stripped of its rubber and on the hoist.

Drove part way home and the engine died. I am chasing ignition gremlins in the 914 and the 911 now.

After a couple hours the tow truck came...At least Hagerty paid the bill.

[Steve]

Installed Wevo 915 shifter. Hopefully it will solve the hitting reverse issue when shifting from 5th to 4th.

[914_7T3]

Went for a Ride! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[Mueller]

Went for a Ride! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Best response in days!