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Thinking About Waking Up My Sleeping '74 2.0 |
germaneighter |
Oct 16 2019, 03:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 9-August 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,563 |
It's not been on the road for 6-7 years except for a week back in early 2016 while doing a clutch replacement on my Boxster. It wasn't running great during that week but it got me to work and back. I suspected the injectors were gunked-up.
I've been saving this car for retirement - restoration project but I'm still a few years out and my energy level coupled with joint pain got me thinking maybe I should just get it running and enjoy driving it while I still can. My basic plan is: Drain fuel system clean injectors replace fuel & vacuum lines New plugs and wires adjust valves new battery The ignition is a crane unit - can't remember the specifics. Tires were near new when I first stopped driving it but probably flat spots now. Any additional suggestions to get it back on the road? |
Mikey914 |
Oct 16 2019, 03:21 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
DO IT
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aharder |
Oct 16 2019, 04:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,369 Joined: 6-September 11 From: Dallas Texas Member No.: 13,524 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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Mikey914 |
Oct 16 2019, 07:29 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Drain the fuel
add a few new gallons New battery - or charge disconnect the ignition coil wire and crank over for about a minute I'd bet it fires right up once you connect the coil back up check the brakes and drive it down to get the new plugs and wires and what you need. |
VaccaRabite |
Oct 17 2019, 07:57 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,423 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Do it now while you have the energy. Make it so you can drive the car during retirement and enjoy it.
If you like building cars, you can always build another car. Doing your 914 now will only increase your skills down the road. Zach |
sb914 |
Oct 17 2019, 08:33 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,296 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Great color!
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 17 2019, 09:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,814 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I would put some marvel mystery oil in the cylinders overnight then turn the car over the next day (with the spark plugs out) then remove the fuel pump relay and air cleaner, make sure the car has a spark and try to fire it up on some spray gas (fire extinguisher on hand!!!!!!!!) keep spraying the gas until the engine runs smoothly. THEN change the oil, clean the strainer basket, drain the gas, look in the tank for cleanliness, put a new fuel filter on and make sure that the fuel pump cycles (if not and it has the initial electric pulse, tap it with a light hammer) then check the fuel pressure and try to fire it up before you take the car apart and do too many things to complicate the process. After you get the car running then try to drive it before doing anything else (assuming the transmission is full) and see what else needs to be done besides a THOROUGH service
It's not been on the road for 6-7 years except for a week back in early 2016 while doing a clutch replacement on my Boxster. It wasn't running great during that week but it got me to work and back. I suspected the injectors were gunked-up. I've been saving this car for retirement - restoration project but I'm still a few years out and my energy level coupled with joint pain got me thinking maybe I should just get it running and enjoy driving it while I still can. My basic plan is: Drain fuel system clean injectors replace fuel & vacuum lines New plugs and wires adjust valves new battery The ignition is a crane unit - can't remember the specifics. Tires were near new when I first stopped driving it but probably flat spots now. Any additional suggestions to get it back on the road? |
PanelBilly |
Oct 17 2019, 10:47 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,797 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I’d use a leaf blower to clean out around the engine too.
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Mikey914 |
Oct 17 2019, 11:00 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Also, I'm hoping your gas is pre ethanol. If not your fuel lines are suspect. It eats the rubber. I think you may be ok, but I only run clear gas now for that very reason.
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ctc911ctc |
Oct 17 2019, 12:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
Having done this to a '74 2.0 during this past year I would strongly advise replacing the fuel lines. My guess, if they are original, is they are as hard as rocks and as brittle as glass.
I replaced mine with Tangerine stainless lines and a complete hose set from Auto Atlanta........ worth the peace of mind....... I will bet that all burned down 914's were the product of these lines failing. My 2 cents. CTC911CTC It's not been on the road for 6-7 years except for a week back in early 2016 while doing a clutch replacement on my Boxster. It wasn't running great during that week but it got me to work and back. I suspected the injectors were gunked-up. I've been saving this car for retirement - restoration project but I'm still a few years out and my energy level coupled with joint pain got me thinking maybe I should just get it running and enjoy driving it while I still can. My basic plan is: Drain fuel system clean injectors replace fuel & vacuum lines New plugs and wires adjust valves new battery The ignition is a crane unit - can't remember the specifics. Tires were near new when I first stopped driving it but probably flat spots now. Any additional suggestions to get it back on the road? |
ctc911ctc |
Oct 17 2019, 12:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
I would put some marvel mystery oil in the cylinders overnight then turn the car over the next day (with the spark plugs out) then remove the fuel pump relay and air cleaner, make sure the car has a spark and try to fire it up on some spray gas (fire extinguisher on hand!!!!!!!!) keep spraying the gas until the engine runs smoothly. THEN change the oil, clean the strainer basket, drain the gas, look in the tank for cleanliness, put a new fuel filter on and make sure that the fuel pump cycles (if not and it has the initial electric pulse, tap it with a light hammer) then check the fuel pressure and try to fire it up before you take the car apart and do too many things to complicate the process. After you get the car running then try to drive it before doing anything else (assuming the transmission is full) and see what else needs to be done besides a THOROUGH service It's not been on the road for 6-7 years except for a week back in early 2016 while doing a clutch replacement on my Boxster. It wasn't running great during that week but it got me to work and back. I suspected the injectors were gunked-up. I've been saving this car for retirement - restoration project but I'm still a few years out and my energy level coupled with joint pain got me thinking maybe I should just get it running and enjoy driving it while I still can. My basic plan is: Drain fuel system clean injectors replace fuel & vacuum lines New plugs and wires adjust valves new battery The ignition is a crane unit - can't remember the specifics. Tires were near new when I first stopped driving it but probably flat spots now. Any additional suggestions to get it back on the road? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Oct 17 2019, 01:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,814 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
getting it running and test driven with the most minimal work you can do is paramount, THEN write your list, as you will know everything wrong with the car by then. That is what we do here with any 914 that comes to our shop not running
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johnhora |
Oct 17 2019, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
One last thing to check are BRAKES
All of these excellent recommendations will get it running but you have to Stop it too on that exciting first test run. Good luck with the reawakening... |
germaneighter |
Oct 17 2019, 03:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 9-August 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,563 |
Thanks for all the feedback! Very helpful.
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porschetub |
Oct 18 2019, 12:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I would carefully check the fuel lines from pump around the system and back to the fuel return,bet the hoses will be suspect,make sure the short hoses on your injectors are ok also.
Replace this hose with the best rated hose you can buy and check/replace FI hose clamps as required. Run a low clean fuel tank with maybe 5 litres and a full bottle of injector cleaner,had good luck in the pass with this method. Don't forget to check rubber flexible brake lines as they fail by age and not use...ask me how I know,my car was in dry storage from late 90's on till I bought it in late 2014 all new (?) lines were all perished,be safe ok. |
Tdskip |
Oct 18 2019, 07:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,684 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
One last thing to check are BRAKES All of these excellent recommendations will get it running but you have to Stop it too on that exciting first test run. Good luck with the reawakening... Brakes, brakes, and more brakes and then rear brake adjustment. Fluid change will be a good indicator of system health. Compared to other cars if the same ear I’ve found Porsche brake systems are MUCH longer lived but not something to assume. Keep us posted! |
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