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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Phoenix PCA Autocross

Posted by: gregrobbins Apr 9 2006, 04:05 PM

Nice day for an autocross. Nice representation by 914s.

I broke at the end of the first run. Motor started missing, then a rapid clicking sound, shut it down. Tried to restart, but nothing. Turns over, getting fuel and spark at the plugs. Had all the 914 guys scratching their heads. Motor is stock 2.0L with D-jet

Posted by: bryanc Apr 9 2006, 04:07 PM

Bummer. BTDT. Hopefully it's something simple. When I happened to me, it was a dropped valve seat. $$$$$

Posted by: Flat VW Apr 9 2006, 04:10 PM

Good wishes Greg,

John

P.S. It was gonna break anyway.

Posted by: gregrobbins Apr 9 2006, 04:17 PM

Tim's new 3.0L six

Posted by: gregrobbins Apr 9 2006, 04:19 PM

Tim's old 4 and the new owner Renn? Hope to him involved here.

Posted by: gregrobbins Apr 9 2006, 04:21 PM

Paul's sweet four and Paul is a very good driver.

Posted by: gregrobbins Apr 9 2006, 04:22 PM

Beautiful '75 1.8L that showed up today.

Posted by: gregrobbins Apr 9 2006, 04:23 PM

Jack's 2.7L six was off its pace today with carburator problems. He left early too, but he drove home.

Posted by: gregrobbins Apr 9 2006, 04:27 PM

Thinking of using this as my new ride until the 914 is running again.

Posted by: Flat VW Apr 9 2006, 04:28 PM

QUOTE (gregrobbins @ Apr 9 2006, 03:27 PM)
Thinking of using this as my new ride until the 914 is running again.

Low COG!

John

Posted by: jasons Apr 10 2006, 07:51 AM

Aw man you used Quik Pik towing. I have a story about those guys and my 944S2. The driver couldn't figure out how to lash my car to the flatbed. It took him almost 2 hours to finally get the car "secured". Long story short.... We came to a stoplight and the guy braked hard. Truck stopped, 944 didn't. It slammed the front of the bed. Then getting it fixed is another story.

I can tell in the pic, thats not the driver I had. He might have been fired after that anyway.

Actually, I'm just sorry to see you needed a tow truck at all.

Posted by: Mugs914 Apr 10 2006, 08:09 AM

Gee Greg, really sorry to hear about your troubles. Hope it turns out to be simple. This got you thinking engines again?

Where was the autocross held?

Posted by: MW 914 Apr 10 2006, 08:49 AM

Sorry to hear about your car Greg. I guess you'll have to drive one of your other two Porsches now

BTW - Any time for lunch this week?