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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Welcome to the Club Solex

Posted by: skline Jan 22 2005, 07:27 PM

We got us a new member. He goes by Solex, that is a VW carb used on euro 914's by the way. Anyway, he bought that yellow on that was for sale in NJ. Lets give him a warm welcome and bug him for more pictures and some stories.

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Posted by: solex Jan 22 2005, 08:30 PM

Hey Scott,

Thanks for the welcome. I picked up the 914 today (pre-blizzard). Surprisingly the car made the trip (a little more then 1 hour) back to Long Island without a problem, other then the fact that there was no heat and it felt like 16 degrees. I must have looked pretty funny going over the GWB all bundled up blowing smoke through my scarf. I really want to get her home in the garage...

Overall the car is in pretty good shape, (I am new to 914's spending all of my driving life working/restoring Beetles) the engine and trans are in good order. The engine pulls nicely, I need to pratice 2nd gear, nothing like the beetle, on a number of occasions I mis-shifted into 4th. This car has a number of little things that need tending to and is really perfect for me because I can drive it and also tinker. I have an 11th month old and he takes most of my free time.

First order of business was to take off the steering wheel, it was installed upside down, at least now the turn-signal cancel will work.

I have a question for the group, the deck lid hold down is missing, (the part welded to the deck lid that goes into the latch), is there a way to get a new one welded back on to the decklid, if so where can I get one?

Thanks again for the welcome!

Dan

Posted by: spare time toys Jan 22 2005, 08:38 PM

Hi and let me add my welcome to the club. Enjoy the car and the folks here.

Posted by: 9146986 Jan 22 2005, 08:45 PM

Welcome Dan!

You love driving an aircooled car that has power and handling! (well handling anyway)

The upper part of the rear lid latch bolts to the rear lid with two M6 cap screws (with a 10mm hex head). If it's not there you need the whole upper latch piece. It's got a round pin with a notch on the forward half, and there is a spring with a annular plastic retainer. I'll see if I can shoot a pic tomorrow to make sure of the part you need.

PK

Posted by: solex Jan 22 2005, 08:51 PM

Thanks PK, I would appreciate the pic.

Dan

Posted by: TimT Jan 22 2005, 08:55 PM

Solex welcome to the club!! from another Lawn Guylander..

If you need a hand or tool or advice drop me a line.... I do tend to think "track" only... though

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Posted by: kenporacer Jan 23 2005, 06:57 AM

Welcome Solex

Posted by: solex Jan 23 2005, 08:47 AM

Thanks Tim, Ken,

Tim I may take you up on your offer sometime in the future....