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> Introduction of guy and car...., first 914 on its way....
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post Jan 7 2017, 04:16 PM
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I found 3 NOS exhaust pipes if somebody else needs one.
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post Apr 21 2020, 06:32 AM
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Well..it sure is time for an update. It has been a while since I worked on the 914. Sometimes life gets in the way of...life :-)
I stayed reading the forum, but did not do a lot on my 914, so it is still not roadworthy.
But now we have a coronacrisis and I have to stay/work from home, all of a sudden I have a little time to tinker with my cars again.
And doing a little work got me motivated again and I have ordered several parts so when they arrive I will do some work on the 914.
I will post some updates of the work, I see there are several new and young members with a 914, maybe it will help or motivate them as well !
Stay healthy and safe !

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post Apr 21 2020, 09:24 AM
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so, to begin after a long time, the trick is to start with an easy task that gives success to boost the motivation.
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One of the trunkwheels was missing, and I got one from a 914 owner that had a spare.
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There is a lot of power on these bars...wow !

so...easy first task, succes....motivation boosted.

While I was in the trunk area, a new targaclip (I could still order it at Porsche NL) and a trunkseal installed, the new style.
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So, maybe peanuts for most of you, but a great start after a 3 year 914-break for me !
Next are more challenging topics....fuelpump, brakes, wipers etc etc.
To be continued !
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post Apr 21 2020, 09:40 AM
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One step at a time will still get you there. Nice job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 21 2020, 02:21 PM
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Welcome back!
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post Apr 24 2020, 07:49 AM
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Since I was working on the backside, I saw how dirty the chrome of the backbumper was.
Another easy job that came out OK.
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A bit of spit and polish and a bit of spraypaint it is already a total difference
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It is more mirrorring than my rearviewmirror ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Agin an easy job, but one that can be taking from the list.
Waiting for the last parts to come in to start working on the fuelpumpconversion.....
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post May 3 2020, 10:53 AM
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I put on the rear valance again after I took out the little dents and gave it a black spraypaint.
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Looks like I gave the bumper a brickwrap, but it really became this shiny after the cleaning of it, really happy with the result.
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post May 3 2020, 11:04 AM
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The bumper and valence look great.
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post May 4 2020, 01:07 PM
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thanks Spoke !
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post May 4 2020, 01:09 PM
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today a busy 914 day. A small easy task : Wiperarms painted. New wiperblades.
and......a bit more challenging task.
I did replace the 3port fuelpump with a 2port pump setup. I created a separate topic for it so it can help others that want to do this.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=345333
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post May 17 2020, 11:36 AM
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Today another milestone, I replaced the firewall shifter bushing
And I created a tips&tricks topic for it under:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=345742

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post May 17 2020, 07:02 PM
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Frank, glad to see ya back at it. Love the colour.
Also nice write up on the firewall bushing. You’re a close second to @bbrock on the smart-ass comments (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Keep posting!
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post May 17 2020, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(Dion @ May 17 2020, 07:02 PM) *

Frank, glad to see ya back at it. Love the colour.
Also nice write up on the firewall bushing. You’re a close second to @bbrock on the smart-ass comments (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Keep posting!


Sorry @Dion , you are wrong because he is Dutch and he is the best. That was a classic read. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post May 20 2020, 11:08 AM
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Ok, so on to the next thing on the list. Brakes.....a bit more challenging..
Rear first.....

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I ordered also the flex hoses for the rear.. They are cheap, but at first I sort of did not want to do them since I read here it is a major PITA job. But looking at them...they really looked old, and skipping this because it is difficult is the wrong approach

Before pic:
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Rear hose replaced. I have to say...it was actually not much PITA guys !
I moved the fastenerclip sideways so it sticks out on the side and a screwdriver to wiggle and it was out. I was surprised.
Then to loosen the hose it was a bit fiddling under tehre. I was super happy I had safety goggles on, a lot of sand and dirt is falling down from that area if you are trying to get that done. (I am on my back, looking up...car on jackstands..not too much space.
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Went relatively well....there are more easy jobs, but again...it was not the PITA as I expected.
Interesting to mention...the old hose was spanner 14. I could not see a brand or marking on it. New hose is Bilstein and was spanner 17.

The new caliper is now on with the handbrake attached and with the pads in, but not the spring.
I have to bleed the brakes and set the clearance of the rear pads to the disk first, after that put the springplate in again.
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So...overall....very happy with how this went.
And since I went through the trouble of the flexhose...I cut the old one to see how it was.
Well....
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I guess I did the right thing....

I did this on the left and right side, so another thing from the list done !
On to the next thingie on the list !
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post May 20 2020, 02:33 PM
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the difference in looks already is huge. Feels good to put a part like this on the car !
I did not realize it was looking bad, only when you put the new one next to it...
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post May 20 2020, 03:07 PM
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The car is looking great and good to see that you have a chance to work on it even if we are in the strangest of times

Just out of interest who did you use for shipping to Europe? You posted information about the mould resolution but nothing about the shipper

Interested as to who you considered and actually ended up using as I'm also considering shipping a car over

Keep the pictures coming
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post May 20 2020, 03:11 PM
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Nice work and approach to your projects. One at a time and when you wrap it up move on to the next project. Keeps you from going insane. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 20 2020, 03:16 PM
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Thanks SixerJ !
I used SHIPDEI. I did use them before where I was extremely happy.But I think they did outsource part of this export to another company. I was not so happy with this transport overall but I do not know where it went wrong. But mistakes and issues can happen, it is how they deal with it, right ? And that could have been done way better !
The transport from buyer to port was arranged by myself, and that became a disaster and costed a lot more in the end. I would advice to also give that part to the shipping company and leave it their problem if things do not go as planned.
But it was a great learning experience and next time I will do it better :-)
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post Jul 3 2020, 07:40 AM
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Another thing done from the list.
Gearboxoil change and while we are at it...the speedodrive seals, inner and outer replaced.
To-Do list is already getting a lot smaller, still some interesting tasks to perform.....
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post Jul 23 2020, 06:29 AM
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a small task this time, but one from the list gone with this.
One was missing and one was broken, but I got some used jackstraps so now I have them. Installed them but not sure how the jack and tools should be under these straps, but they are now secured.Attached Image
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