in order of importance...more or less:
remove Mallory distributor and install stock 1.7 dizzy with FI trigger points
clean and test all connections to the engine wiring harness
remove the relay board and inspect/repair/clean as needed
install modified MPS that is tweaked for current 1.8 motor
install brand new batter cables
find or make a new batter hold down clamp
bleed calipers
make the VW Bug tow bar pictured below work on my 914
remove rear shocks/springs, modify the perch to lower the car at least 3/4" or more in the rear since is riding too darn high
depending on how time goes: install front and rear needle bearings
make the RX-7 caliper adapters and mount the billet hubs with big brakes
I'm sure I'll find more items that have to be taken care of so car is road worthy so that'll mean bumping certain to do items off the list......
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Ahh the joys of a 30+ year old German automobile
I have to question myself sometimes to make sure I'm sane for owning one too.
If you're going the bug-bar route you're free to use my adapter that bolts on in place of the front bumper.
In the past people have attached tow bars to the torsion bar covers but Brad says he's seen that method fail.
Oh, and if you need the bug-bar I have one of those as well. It says "Graciously donated my Mr. Mike Zois" on it.
QUOTE (jonwatts @ Apr 6 2005, 09:46 PM) |
If you're going the bug-bar route you're free to use my adapter that bolts on in place of the front bumper. In the past people have attached tow bars to the torsion bar covers but Brad says he's seen that method fail. Oh, and if you need the bug-bar I have one of those as well. It says "Graciously donated my Mr. Mike Zois" on it. |
I'll bring the whole she-bang with me Friday and we can meet at lunch (or whenever).
QUOTE (jonwatts @ Apr 6 2005, 11:56 PM) |
I'll bring the whole she-bang with me Friday and we can meet at lunch (or whenever). |
If I bring it now I won't get a free lunch
And I have to attempt to be at work early tomorrow. It's all part of my master plan to keep the bosses guessing what I'm up to.
QUOTE (Mueller @ Apr 6 2005, 09:33 PM) |
in order of importance...more or less: remove Mallory distributor and install stock 1.7 dizzy with FI trigger points |
I fab'd a mounting plate for a modifed bug-bar myself. I made it so the bumper is removed and the bumper mounting holes are used to bolt the mounting bar on.
No drilling reg'd. And it is up high so nothing is dragging the ground when pulling in driveways.
Of course I don't need it now- ain't got nothin' to bolt it to anymore
Paul
Mike
Sounds like you won't be using that towbar. But for those who might be considering making one - get the super beetle tow bar rather than the standard one (standard one is pictured in Mike's post above). You can see that the standard towbar is made to clamp onto some large diameter tubing which would be heavy/awkward to replicate - or you have to make major modifications to the towbar itself.
The super beetle one should be much easier because you shouldn't have to modify the towbar at all - just make the proper bracket that it attaches to. Super beetle towbar pictured below:
QUOTE (Teknon @ Apr 7 2005, 06:30 AM) |
Mike, Is your Mallory a Unilite? Why are you repacing it? I'm looking for the best fuel injection dizzy I can use. Have fun today on your car. Joe |
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