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Why Didn't You do Anything to Your 914 Today?, or, What the Fuch is Keeping You From Working on it? |
anderssj |
Dec 16 2023, 03:24 PM
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#1081
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,716 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Changed the oil and filter on our Volvo 240. Found a few other things that need fixing: boots on tie rod ends are starting to crack a little, steering rack is damp/seeping, front shifter bushing is half-gone, and torque rod bushings are shot. Getting decent parts is becoming an issue. Rebuilt racks are non-existent; Volvo bushings have been discontinued. Even Lemforder tie rod ends are iffy (made in Malaysia).
Oh, and the powers that be decided to close down the local Coast Guard base’s auto and wood hobby shops. Crap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
914_teener |
Dec 16 2023, 03:45 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,250 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Rode the new horse in the dirt....washed it. Nice! Wife had a 2dr on order for something like 20 months. She finally gave up and bought a Sport with the BL package. Better car for her anyway. Almost did the same. We gave up on it after 20 months but in February of this year, we suddenly got a build date. We almost got a Sport but drove a Maverick and loved it so much...we bought it in the mean time. Don't regret waiting for the 2 door full size...it's nimble and as smooth as can be on and off road. |
DRPHIL914 |
Dec 19 2023, 06:11 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,811 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
We’ll be thinking of you on the 18th Phil and the good news is I fired up my newly rebuilt 2.7 in the 911 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Well, update , test showed probable narrowing only one location, so that’s good, so cardiac cath surgery scheduled for the 18th, Good luck! Can’t wait to hear the good news! Praying for you Phil. This is my excuse for the past couple months. When this is back on the road, I can dig into the 914 and see why it is spraying oil in a line up the rear window and down the decklid. Update: had my cardiac cath procedure yesterday, been resting up but finally got a chance to get on and post an update! good news is they found what was causing my issue and after much discussion on how to proceed the were able to place stents and avoid an open heart bypass procedure! unfortunately i had 2 not one, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) anyway, wirh that clear and open i feel better than i have in a long time! the doc says i got luck up in tennessee when i first felt “off” and tires, before the chest pain incident, sucker was 90% reduced! Much thanks for the prayers and well wishes!! on another positive note the 914 was accepted to The Amelia saturday Cars and Community! so next show to get ready for is March Werks and Amelia Concourse. Phil |
Jett |
Dec 19 2023, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,674 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That is good news!
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Shivers |
Dec 19 2023, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,852 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
@DRPHIL914
That’s wonderful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) We should all learn a lesson from this. |
Front yard mechanic |
Dec 19 2023, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
Great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) hope you have a good relaxing Christmas
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sb914 |
Dec 19 2023, 10:06 PM
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#1087
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,417 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Great news !
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Cairo94507 |
Dec 30 2023, 01:29 PM
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#1088
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,151 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I am going crazy waiting to start on the next evolution of my car. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks that will start. I was delayed by getting whatever the heck is going around that manifested as a bad cough and congestion and took about 5 weeks to go away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
I also had to do brakes on my wife's Macan; thanks to Greg T. for allowing me to do it at his place- he did the work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
930cabman |
Dec 30 2023, 03:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,814 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Flew out several states to visit family for 5 days, itchin tom get back into the car shop.
A /6 project is calling |
Superhawk996 |
Dec 30 2023, 05:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,653 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C car.
The great thing about R/C cars is this will cost me $15. On a 914 it would be more like $500 - $1.5k cause’ I’d surely need to upgrade to an LSD while I’m in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Broke teeth off ring rear U-joint yoke is trashed 6S batteries and instant max torque on rapid reversal between forward and reverse taking its toll. |
930cabman |
Dec 31 2023, 06:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,814 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Must be a bit of torque there
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Front yard mechanic |
Dec 31 2023, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C car. The great thing about R/C cars is this will cost me $15. On a 914 it would be more like $500 - $1.5k cause’ I’d surely need to upgrade to an LSD while I’m in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Broke teeth off ring rear U-joint yoke is trashed 6S batteries and instant max torque on rapid reversal between forward and reverse taking its toll. Did you forget to put oil in it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
Jett |
Dec 31 2023, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,674 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C car. The great thing about R/C cars is this will cost me $15. On a 914 it would be more like $500 - $1.5k cause’ I’d surely need to upgrade to an LSD while I’m in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Broke teeth off ring rear U-joint yoke is trashed 6S batteries and instant max torque on rapid reversal between forward and reverse taking its toll. Had no idea you were into RC cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)… We have an MT10 with lots of upgraded parts, diff oil, and an array of small tools. …only 3S but vey fast. Thinking about getting the new XMAXX ultimate… |
Superhawk996 |
Dec 31 2023, 01:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,653 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
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Shivers |
Dec 31 2023, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,852 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
My wife fell and broke her hip, no work for a bit. Silver lining was I got to see this.
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Spoke |
Dec 31 2023, 07:37 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,107 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
This weekend was engine/transmission drop in the 930. 170k miles on the engine and time to rebuild, restore, reseal. New clutch/pp/TOB. Refurbish/replace turbo. Brake calipers to PMB for restore. Engine/Trans will be sent to Mark Epstein's shop for teardown/repair/reseal. Let the fun begin.
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burton73 |
Jan 3 2024, 06:14 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,708 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Working on running air lines to my mill and built a shroud for it to suck out the plastic sheards.
I have a big cyclone dust collector with 4 inch lines that will do the job. I bought auto lift and auto feed for my mill and staying busy getting ready for the next big art show in Beverly Hills for my Lucite color blends pieces. I found a big box of custom plastic work I did between 1976 and 1994. Put up my Dick Butkus hand plaque that I made for him to sell in 1993 and my PORSCHE stained glass that friend Joe made for me. This is my life at 71 Best Bob B |
Shivers |
Jan 3 2024, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,852 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
Working on running air lines to my mill and built a shroud for it to suck out the plastic sheards. I have a big cyclone dust collector with 4 inch lines that will do the job. I bought auto lift and auto feed for my mill and staying busy getting ready for the next big art show in Beverly Hills for my Lucite color blends pieces. I found a big box of custom plastic work I did between 1976 and 1994. Put up my Dick Butkus hand plaque that I made for him to sell in 1993 and my PORSCHE stained glass that friend Joe made for me. This is my life at 71 Best Bob B Nice shop. |
Jett |
Jan 3 2024, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,674 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Working on running air lines to my mill and built a shroud for it to suck out the plastic sheards. I have a big cyclone dust collector with 4 inch lines that will do the job. I bought auto lift and auto feed for my mill and staying busy getting ready for the next big art show in Beverly Hills for my Lucite color blends pieces. I found a big box of custom plastic work I did between 1976 and 1994. Put up my Dick Butkus hand plaque that I made for him to sell in 1993 and my PORSCHE stained glass that friend Joe made for me. This is my life at 71 Best Bob B Looks like a good life! |
AZBanks |
Jan 3 2024, 10:02 PM
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#1100
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,063 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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