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> Just got 1972 914 where do I start
Joe penge
post Jan 20 2015, 04:09 PM
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New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did?
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post Jan 20 2015, 04:17 PM
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New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did?


Obviously, don't try to run it with leaking fuel lines. Too many of these have been lost to fire. Most of us have replaced the fuel lines with stainless steel ones made by Tangerine Racing or similar.

It is likely that the fuel tank strainer has been gummed up. There is a strainer sock inside the fuel tank that should be checked/replaced.

Fuel injectors are probably not functioning properly, and should be cleaned.

Test fuel pump.

Most people get their parts from Pelican Parts. I know GPR is trying to establish a place in the market also. General consensus is to stay away from Auto Atlanta.

So many more items, but this should get you started on the fuel side.
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post Jan 20 2015, 05:16 PM
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Do you have a single-carb setup, or the stock fuel injection?

The single-carb setup is pretty lousy, but can be made to work well enough to drive the car.

First step is to replace the fuel lines. Fuel + hot engine parts == fire; FIRE BAD! Get an extinguisher while you're at it.

Replace all the fluids as well. Check the brakes; they may need serious work. Being able to "go" without being able to "whoa" is not a good thing.

If you can start it on ether, then you have spark and at least some compression. So what's missing is fuel. The fuel system (carb or injectors, plus the pump and any fuel lines) could be gunked up with old fuel that has turned to varnish. Lots of cleaning, rebuilding, or replacing will likely be needed to get that out.

BTW, we love pics of these cars. Have any?

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post Jan 20 2015, 07:36 PM
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It looks like a Rustoration Project.....

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QUOTE(Joe penge @ Jan 20 2015, 02:09 PM) *

New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did?

Mine is red and also a 72. They are I think a unique year among the breed. Let me know if I can help with anything. I have a lot of spare parts and am not too far away.

Since you already have the carbs you probably should keep it that way, but I do have a complete 1.7 lying around as I make my 72 into a six.
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post Jan 20 2015, 10:21 PM
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Is it bad no holes in body one did has surface rust and needs battery tray replaced ..I need picture layout of vacuum lines and breather tubes for person that never worked on Porsche ...but ideas is what will help me get this back on road...I want to keep original as I can...if that's what is being done with this type of car!!
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post Jan 20 2015, 10:22 PM
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post Jan 20 2015, 10:31 PM
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QUOTE(worn @ Jan 20 2015, 08:16 PM) *

QUOTE(Joe penge @ Jan 20 2015, 02:09 PM) *

New here but just picked up my first 914 it's a 1972 most original has not ran in 15 years most most kept in barn needs lots of work but where do I start?i put battery in and found that all gas lines rope braided are all leaking old fuel pump under car is bad put some Either down carb and gas pump inline to test start get thing it did start just don't stay running and kills soon as I hit gas pedal...need idea what to do first or where to start and do I try to find origanal parts?any info is good or ideas to what most of you did?

Mine is red and also a 72. They are I think a unique year among the breed. Let me know if I can help with anything. I have a lot of spare parts and am not too far away.

Since you already have the carbs you probably should keep it that way, but I do have a complete 1.7 lying around as I make my 72 into a six.

It needs go back to oem color ivory white it's been 3 colors repainted if you have parts that I can use I will buy them I really don't know what I got myself into but I really want to bring this back to life and in joy it..
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post Jan 20 2015, 10:34 PM
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My '73 started as a project too. I have had a lot of fun and frustration working on it.

Good luck, there is a lot of help here that you can't find anywhere else.
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Welcome, from another Ivory White 1.7L 1972.
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If you have some patience, tools and common sense you are well on your way to getting it on the road. I would check the longs and he'll hole for structural rust before you get to far I to it tho.
Here is some light ivory inspiration for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 21 2015, 07:50 AM
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You'll want to look under those rocker panel covers before you do too much more. Especially on the passenger side.

Looks like it has a Bursch sport muffler. Those are VERY loud but a lot of people like them.
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post Jan 21 2015, 10:12 AM
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If you have some patience, tools and common sense you are well on your way to getting it on the road. I would check the longs and he'll hole for structural rust before you get to far I to it tho.
Here is some light ivory inspiration for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Are you relocating your full pump or keeping it the oem unit same spot under rear car below the battery ?? I found oem pump $240 with the three ports
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