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Posted by: Nohair Dec 1 2005, 06:56 PM

Hello, 1st post on this site- I am new to the teeener phobia and I am afraid that I have it - I would like to know if there is any good books/reference books that a tenner owner should have and could use to build/rebuild using a lot of stock parts that should be available to the average owner- I hope that someone out there has a list of books that I should get!!!
thanks for your time
nohair

Posted by: seanery Dec 1 2005, 07:59 PM

I'm moving this to the garage where it will get it's appropriate attention.

Welcome to the Club!!

Posted by: Mueller Dec 1 2005, 08:20 PM

QUOTE (Nohair @ Dec 1 2005, 05:56 PM)

Hello, 1st post on this site- I am new to the teeener phobia and I am afraid that I have it - I would like to know if there is any good books/reference books that a tenner owner should have and could use to build/rebuild using a lot of stock parts that should be available to the average owner- I hope that someone out there has a list of books that I should get!!! thanks for your time nohair

amazon.com>search>books>914.....
1st page of results showed at least 10 books.....

#1 is a must have.....other ones are nice to have and good for a newbie.....

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/002-7285737-4007256?url=index%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=914

oh yea, welcome to the site....

Posted by: McMark Dec 1 2005, 08:27 PM

THIS is the ultimate resource. Search here to learn everything you ever needed to know. Get the Haynes manual to get the big picture. Search here for the details. WELCOME!

Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 1 2005, 08:30 PM

Mark is right. THIS is thee place for 914 info. Period.

Roger

Pics ???

Posted by: MW 914 Dec 1 2005, 08:49 PM

Welcome. Now, uhhhh.......POST SOME PICS OF YOUR CAR. PLEASE!

Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 1 2005, 10:37 PM

Get the Haynes manual. That's my personal #1 resource.

The Clymer manual (more recently published by Lash International) can offer a different perspective on some things.

Jake Raby's Type IV engine video is great for engine rebuilds. http://www.aircooledtechnology.com

This forum and the similar one on the Pelican Parts website (see my sig below for the URL) have a real wealth of information.

Pelican has a good number of tech articles that are well worth the read.

There are other resources for specific sub-systems, like the Weber carb manual from Haynes, or Brad Anders D-jet fuel injection website at http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders .

And there are other resources out there.

--DD

Posted by: Dead Air Dec 2 2005, 06:55 AM

QUOTE (Nohair @ Dec 1 2005, 04:56 PM)

build/rebuild using a lot of stock parts that should be available to the average owner- nohair

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Which owners here are Average

Posted by: Nohair Dec 2 2005, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the reply!!! I was pretty sure I was at the right place to ask!!!
thanks again
nohair

Posted by: Headrage Dec 2 2005, 09:49 AM

Posted by: Lawrence Dec 6 2005, 03:36 AM

The 914 Club is, indeed, the premier resource on the net. But, sometimes we can't get to a keyboard... so check out this list.

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: ChicagoChris Dec 6 2005, 09:06 AM

This is a great place for advice, parts, friends, and ideas. But be warned! Lots of different people do things different ways! It is easy to get overwhelmed with all the advice. So find a few places that sell parts and have knowledgeable experienced people at the helm. My votes are Brad Mayeur at 914 Limited or Eric at PMB Performance are to good ones off the top of my head. (No hate mail…I am sure there are more) I have dealt with both and they have treated me very well. Level heads with practical advice. I am sure I speak for lots of club members when I say stay away from Part Werks and just watch the prices at Automobile Atlanta.
But welcome to the club and good luck.

Chris

Brad 309-694-1797
PMB 801-674-3669