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Posted by: Lawrence Jun 29 2004, 10:49 AM

Books... for the 914 Enthusiast

Here is a list of books that will keep you company in the garage when the car is on jackstands, or on those long winter nights when 914 driving is impossible:

a. Porsche 914 Shop Manual, Lash International (formerly published by Clymer).
b. Haynes Porsche 914 Automotive Repair Manual, Haynes Publishing
c. Pelican Parts compact disk
d. How to Keep Your Air-cooled VW Alive
e. How to Restore and Modify Your Porsche 914, Patrick Paternie
f. 914 Tech Tips 700, by George Hussey of Auto Atlanta
g. Porsche 911 Performance Handbook, by Bruce Anderson (for you 914-6 fans)
h. How to Rebuild Your Air-cooled Volkswagen Engine, by Tom Wilson
i. Factory Workshop Manuals. Available on microfiche for ~$35.00, or hard copy for several hundred dollars.
j. Factory Parts Manuals. Also available on microfiche or hard copy.
k. Weber Carburetor Owners Workshop Manual, by Haynes
l. Porsche Specifications Book. I've heard rumors that this may be out of print.
m. How to Make Your Car Handle, Fred Puhn.
n. Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management, by Charles O. Probst
o. How to Tune and Modify Bosch Fuel Injection, by Ben Watson.
p. How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines (65-89), by Wayne Dempsey

Posted by: IGTARD Mar 2 2014, 02:09 PM

Thanks. Shalom, IGTARD

Posted by: orthobiz Mar 2 2014, 03:09 PM

914 and 914-6 Porsche, A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity, New Revised Edition, Dr. B. Johnson.

Porsche 914 & 914-6, The Definitive History of the Road & Competition Cars, by Brian Long.

Porsches For The Road, The Survivors Series by Henry Rasmussen has a chapter on the 914-6 but nothing really on the 4's.

Porsche: A Tradition of Greatness by Editors of Consumers Guide has a chapter, Type 914: Product of the Joint Chiefs.

Paul

Posted by: 914forme Mar 2 2014, 05:03 PM

Learn German,

Das Grosse VW-Porsche-BucK



The first line is whats stopping me, I know just enough German to understand when my wives family is trying to say things they don't want me to understand.

Posted by: orthobiz Mar 2 2014, 07:29 PM

QUOTE(914forme @ Mar 2 2014, 06:03 PM)

Learn German,

Das Grosse VW-Porsche-BucK



The first line is whats stopping me, I know just enough German to understand when my wives family is trying to say things they don't want me to understand.

Posted by: 914forme Mar 2 2014, 07:39 PM

It was the correct orientation on the phone and my computer

Also das ist mein problem!!

Posted by: barefoot Jan 12 2021, 10:12 AM

Lots of stuff online :

http://early911nzdownloads.yolasite.com/workshop-manuals.php

Posted by: Racer Jan 12 2021, 02:20 PM

I just read this one:
https://www.pca.org/news/2020-05-01/book-review-50-years-porsche-914 ( 50 years Porsche 914)

Shared more info regarding development and the VW/Porsche relationship at that time and its impact on how the car was developed than I recall reading elsewhere.

Posted by: VegasRacer Jan 12 2021, 02:55 PM

Posted by: mbseto Jan 12 2021, 03:23 PM

I've got a copy of that, it's a fun read.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 12 2021, 03:35 PM

A great resource, highlights differences between the years. Available from Auto Atlants


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Posted by: Steve Jan 12 2021, 04:18 PM

If you have 3.0 or 3.2 the Bentley 911 guide is very helpful.