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post Jan 26 2017, 10:38 PM
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I just purchased this beauty for $500 and am excited to start working on it. I have owned 944's and 924's in the past but this is my first 914. Does anyone know where I can download a Factory Shop Manual? The car has been sitting for approx 10 years so any advice on what to do prior to trying to start the car would be helpful. I will be pulling the plugs and injecting some oil into the cylinders before I try to crank it over by hand. Anything else? Thanks.Attached Image Attached Image
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post Jan 27 2017, 12:01 AM
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post Jan 27 2017, 12:47 AM
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Hi, welcome !
download a Factory Shop Manual ? Not sure, but I think the Porsche PET is a great doc to have, you can download that easily. Buy some books (Haynes for example) and visit this forum a lot !
Your 914 is an interesting start of the hobby. Already with flares.
Before you invest a lot of money to awake this 914 beauty, make sure to check the rust issues first and before you drive it, check the fuelhoses and brakes :-)
Be sure to post some pics of your work.
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post Jan 27 2017, 12:53 AM
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I believed here at 914world is already ur 914 repair manual. Good and experienced member here. Or buy one like this.



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post Jan 27 2017, 06:56 AM
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Hi, welcome !
download a Factory Shop Manual ? Not sure, but I think the Porsche PET is a great doc to have, you can download that easily. Buy some books (Haynes for example) and visit this forum a lot !
Your 914 is an interesting start of the hobby. Already with flares.
Before you invest a lot of money to awake this 914 beauty, make sure to check the rust issues first and before you drive it, check the fuelhoses and brakes :-)
Be sure to post some pics of your work.


I know the longs and the hell hole are the areas prone to rust. Any other areas I need to check out? I gave a deposit on the car and will be doing a more thorough inspection before I give the balance.
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Cool. I would suggest crawling under and checking the entire chassis for rust. Start at the front, weather strip channels, the area surrounding the brake fluid reservoir, the cowl/A-pillar, the longs (of course) the floor pan, the area where the firewall meets the floor, all of the suspension attachment points, the "hell hole" under the battery (where it may be or was stock), the rear trunk where it meets the taillight panel, the bottoms of the doors, the entire pillar that contains the door latch all the way to the rocker. Heck, I could have just said the whole car....
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Cool. I would suggest crawling under and checking the entire chassis for rust. Start at the front, weather strip channels, the area surrounding the brake fluid reservoir, the cowl/A-pillar, the longs (of course) the floor pan, the area where the firewall meets the floor, all of the suspension attachment points, the "hell hole" under the battery (where it may be or was stock), the rear trunk where it meets the taillight panel, the bottoms of the doors, the entire pillar that contains the door latch all the way to the rocker. Heck, I could have just said the whole car....



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post Jan 27 2017, 09:09 AM
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You are a brave man to take on that one. Why type of engine is in it?
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You are a brave man to take on that one. Why type of engine is in it?


Yes, but no rust issues as far as I can tell so I don't have to deal with that headache. It has the 1.8L engine.
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post Jan 27 2017, 10:17 AM
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You are a brave man to take on that one. Why type of engine is in it?


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post Jan 27 2017, 10:27 AM
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post Jan 27 2017, 10:32 AM
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You are a brave man to take on that one. Why type of engine is in it?


At least he is jumping in.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


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Does anyone know where I can download a Factory Shop Manual?


There is a lot of info on the web. Just Google workshop manuals for Porsche 914

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looks like a fun project, wish i could find a project that clean and cheap in the northeast. if you need any parts i have basically an entire 1973 minus the engine and tranny for parts!

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Just finding this site is a wealth of information on 914's it's amazing how many people have done unbelievable work on their 914's and are happy and willing to share their information.
Check eBay for 914 914 six PDF factory shop manual $12.95 also The Haynes manual.
I have used the factory shop manual, Haynes, this site especially, and pelican parts site.
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PM ConeDodger here on 914world, he has the manual on CD I believe.

Like other said rust is a big concern with these cars and it hides , rusting the longs and rt suspension console from the inside out, hides under the tar on the floors and any other crevice or corner water can collect.

Look for rodent chewed wiring before you power up.

Flush out the fuel tank and lines, change the oil, charge the battery.

When you put oil in the cylinders use something light weight.
If you can find it, I use Swepco 503 Fuel Additive, it is oil based and thin so it penetrates and still lubes, also burns off without fouling plugs.

If it is still fuel injected it will need all new fuel hose due to the old hose won't hold the fuel pressure in a fuel injection system. You may want to look into stainless steel fuel lines through the tunnel when you get nearer driving or running much. The plastic lines deteriorate and fail leaking fuel inside the car.

Good Luck

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PM ConeDodger here on 914world, he has the manual on CD I believe.

Like other said rust is a big concern with these cars and it hides , rusting the longs and rt suspension console from the inside out, hides under the tar on the floors and any other crevice or corner water can collect.

Look for rodent chewed wiring before you power up.

Flush out the fuel tank and lines, change the oil, charge the battery.

When you put oil in the cylinders use something light weight.
If you can find it, I use Swepco 503 Fuel Additive, it is oil based and thin so it penetrates and still lubes, also burns off without fouling plugs.

If it is still fuel injected it will need all new fuel hose due to the old hose won't hold the fuel pressure in a fuel injection system. You may want to look into stainless steel fuel lines through the tunnel when you get nearer driving or running much. The plastic lines deteriorate and fail leaking fuel inside the car.

Good Luck

Jim


Thanks everyone for the excellent advice and info!
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