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bkrantz
post Nov 2 2022, 07:59 PM
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Another minor task today.

First I went for a drive to check out a friend's new restoration project, an early 911 Targa. While driving I think I noticed that the brakes feel a little better, but I still can't get them to lock up at any speed.

When I got home I got out my Empi synchronizer tool.


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post Nov 2 2022, 08:00 PM
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While the engine was warm, I checked the airflow in the dual ITBs. The right side was a tiny bit higher, and I closed the idle just a bit.


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post Nov 10 2022, 08:12 PM
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Sorry, life keeps distracting me from garage time.

I did have a chance to organize things a bit. These 4 boxes now contain all my 914 spares, not including some oil filters. Quite a bit smaller than the dozens of large and small boxes I had before, plus stuff spread around the garage.

Did I overdo it?


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post Nov 11 2022, 06:26 AM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Nov 10 2022, 08:12 PM) *

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Did I overdo it?


Not a chance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 12 2022, 10:03 AM
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4 boxes? That's nothing, I think you need more for your next build.
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post Nov 12 2022, 08:00 PM
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4 boxes? That's nothing, I think you need more for your next build.


Don't get me in trouble. Anyway, the next project car might belong to my son. Could be a MGB.
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post Nov 13 2022, 12:36 PM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Nov 12 2022, 08:00 PM) *

QUOTE(autopro @ Nov 12 2022, 09:03 AM) *

4 boxes? That's nothing, I think you need more for your next build.


Don't get me in trouble. Anyway, the next project car might belong to my son. Could be a MGB.


Good for you. Does he have the victim? Will you be using the welding skills you perfected recently?
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post Dec 12 2022, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Nov 12 2022, 08:00 PM) *

QUOTE(autopro @ Nov 12 2022, 09:03 AM) *

4 boxes? That's nothing, I think you need more for your next build.


Don't get me in trouble. Anyway, the next project car might belong to my son. Could be a MGB.


Good for you. Does he have the victim? Will you be using the welding skills you perfected recently?


Sorry I did not respond last month. The boy has to finish his PhD (May), get started in his first job (June), find a place and move. And then start thinking about car projects.
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post Dec 12 2022, 08:28 PM
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OK, time to get started on winter projects.

I recently got Quickjack 7000TLX. I chose the longer X model in order to reach the jack points on my wife's MB E400 Wagon. In the past weeks I have used it to change wheels and tires on the E400, my 991, and my 3/4 ton Suburban. It worked great for al of these, and way easier than using a floor jack.

But I struck out with my 914, at least trying to use the stock jack points. See the new thread I created the shows the misfit.

And given that I want to drop the engine, the Quickjacks seem too wide and will not allow the front cross bar to clear.


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post Dec 12 2022, 08:29 PM
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So, back to using jack stands. This is as high as I can get with my floor jack without getting creative (the same height when I installed the engine the first time).


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post Dec 12 2022, 08:31 PM
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Here's part of the reason for dropping the engine: more than a few drips of oil, coming from the front of the case.


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post Dec 12 2022, 08:32 PM
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Frist listing of the things to get done before spring driving weather. Some of these will involve sending things off.


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post Dec 12 2022, 09:11 PM
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It's hard for me to fathom that this is the same car that you started your post with!
Was wonderful to see it "Live and in Person"
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post Dec 13 2022, 05:57 AM
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Here's part of the reason for dropping the engine: more than a few drips of oil, coming from the front of the case.


Keep us posted with your search/fix of the oil leak at the front of your new engine. they can be pesky to repair
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post Dec 13 2022, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Dec 12 2022, 09:31 PM) *

Here's part of the reason for dropping the engine: more than a few drips of oil, coming from the front of the case.


Keep us posted with your search/fix of the oil leak at the front of your new engine. they can be pesky to repair


Will do. I have a silly hope that the leak will be obvious when I get the engine out, and remove the blower housing. But realistically, I may just replace or reseal everything.
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post Dec 13 2022, 11:12 PM
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Looking awesome. Congrats!

Have you tried turning the quickjack sideways? If the lifting frames won’t fit between the tires, you may be able to run them underneath the car. I’ve seen people do that, but I’d call BendPak and confirm its safe first.
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post Dec 14 2022, 06:04 AM
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Dec 13 2022, 04:57 AM) *

QUOTE(bkrantz @ Dec 12 2022, 09:31 PM) *

Here's part of the reason for dropping the engine: more than a few drips of oil, coming from the front of the case.


Keep us posted with your search/fix of the oil leak at the front of your new engine. they can be pesky to repair


Will do. I have a silly hope that the leak will be obvious when I get the engine out, and remove the blower housing. But realistically, I may just replace or reseal everything.


Hoping the culprit will show it's face quickly/easily. Crank seal/oil cooler or seal/soft plugs/oil pump gasket/oil pressure sender or threads and perhaps other possible locations.
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post Dec 15 2022, 07:14 PM
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Bob, sorry you're having to deal with such an issue. Hope you find the culprit quickly and that it's an easy fix.
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post Dec 16 2022, 08:40 PM
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I got started today dropping the engine. Exactly a year ago I put the engine in.

Here's a view of the engine bottom, with oil dripping off most surfaces.


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post Dec 16 2022, 08:42 PM
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Starting on the top, I decided to remove the ITBs and associated plumping.


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