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Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 06:45 PM

I've noticed more and more posts of questions (come on, I'm takin' basic - and some not-so-basic - questions) that are giving away the fact that some of you don't own, or care to own, a repair manual. What's up with that? Please, I'm not talking to you hard-core 914 guys/gals, the ones (I'm raising my hand here) that have enough data littering your hard drive(s), bedrooms, and garages to choke the next WCC.

I'm talking to the ones who ask "certain" questions (I know ... there's no stupid questions blah, blah, blah ...) that us well-heeled/well-worn 914ers can tell are spawned from zero repair literature. "Where's the tranny dipstick? Is it righty-tighty lefty-loosey? Where's the oil/fuel/air filter/pump located? How do you adjust the idle/brakes/seat/mixture/clock?"

You've heard us quote from them often enough, so why not own - at a minumum - at LEAST a Haynes manual before undertaking a repair that might eventually lead you into giving up entirely, selling your 914 (at a significant loss) to one of those hard-cores, who'll promptly repair your "repair" with a $0.50 fuse.

I know, I apologize WAY IN ADVANCE for sounding like an insensitive SOB, but WTF.gif If a simple Haynes manual is way outta yer budget, than you've landed on the WRONG CAR! Go ahead, gimme the skewering I deserve ...

Posted by: type47 Aug 14 2006, 07:11 PM

manuals are easy to get and cheap! there is a guy who has the factory manuals online, can't get any better than that. i like the Clymer/Lash manual. but, even with all the manuals, there are still some detail questions. for those, i ask here...

Posted by: jimtab Aug 14 2006, 07:20 PM

I've got all of em and still have trouble sometimes....I blame Al Kieda...or maybe Al Rosen... Al Domatta....anyway I blame someone...

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 07:23 PM

QUOTE(type47 @ Aug 14 2006, 09:11 PM) *

... even with all the manuals, there are still some detail questions. for those, i ask here...

And as you absolutely should ask; this forum is a 914 owner's torrential diarrhea of information. But when you need to know EXACTLY where that black/purple wire goes from the coil [Which one? (+) or (-)?] to ...

See? Gotcha ...

Posted by: URY914 Aug 14 2006, 07:23 PM

You know in the Haynes book there is a picture that is printed unside down? smile.gif


Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 07:26 PM

QUOTE(URY914 @ Aug 14 2006, 09:23 PM) *

You know in the Haynes book there is a picture that is printed unside down? smile.gif

It's like that on-purpose ... so you can see it when laying on your back with a tranny balanced on your chest.

Sheesh ... try harder ... biggrin.gif

Posted by: URY914 Aug 14 2006, 07:26 PM

Oh, BTW I know a guy that sold off all his 914 stuff but wanted to keep his manual just to read it. happy11.gif w00t.gif huh.gif

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 07:39 PM

QUOTE(URY914 @ Aug 14 2006, 09:26 PM) *

Oh, BTW I know a guy that sold off all his 914 stuff but wanted to keep his manual just to read it. happy11.gif w00t.gif huh.gif

Wrong Butt-Chaff, as a memento ... kinda like a high school yearbook.

In the margins are written speed secrets, culled from some of this World's greatest 914 minds, 99% of which I've yet to implement.

I did the one about blowing the dirt out of my air filters ... dry.gif

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Aug 14 2006, 07:42 PM

I totally understand what your saying but (you knew that was coming didn't you)

I have known people that really wanted to wrench there own cars, but couldn't

do it . Not that they were not smart, they were, they just could not see in their

minds eye what the manual is saying, so I would take them by the hand and they

would end up fixing it themselves. I found in building that there are sub

contractors that could not read blueprints in three dementions. It's not that they

were dumb they just...couldn't...see it.

Posted by: Mueller Aug 14 2006, 07:42 PM

"how do I remove the starter??

Page 122, section 10....

How hard is to read 2 sentences that explain how to remove it and where the bolts are...and they still cannot figure it out...should be test, if you fail a simple project like that you shouldn't own a 914 if you plan on working on it yourself....


Posted by: markb Aug 14 2006, 07:51 PM

Before my first 914 even landed in my driveway, I called Dave at GPR & ordered the factory manuals. I've since then collected every type I can lay my hands on. Call me anal, but I don't want to have to come into the house, wash my hands before I touch the computer keyboard, then wait for an answer (actually, now I just call the Cap'n, but that's probably considered cheating biggrin.gif ).

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 14 2006, 07:53 PM

A lot of times the problem I have run into is they say remove part xyz. I knew that part but couldn't see how part xyz was able to be removed.

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 14 2006, 09:33 PM) *

Uh... Did you know that it takes the average person reading some things three times before they fully understand something?? confused24.gif Anyway, most of the people asking questions like that are new to the club, and will be instantly screamed at to SEARCH! I dont think that is a very friendly way to welcome someone. Anyway, why always be negative about people asking questions?? If they dont have any sort of manual, they will soon know that they need one. If you dont want to read peoples questions, then dont. Is it really that hard? Just defending the newbies out there. flag.gif

Let me guess ... you don't have a manual, right? I only had to read once how to open the 914's rear engine lid, and that was scribbled on a paper napkin.

Most of the people asking questions like that are new to 914's, period; they just discovered the 914Club and are utilizing its resources.

The http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=Search&f=2 feature is a tool, along with a 914 repair manual. Just one of the MANY tools the 914 newcomer has to learn to include in his collection, and use often.

Just defending us oldtimers ... dead horse.gif

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Aug 14 2006, 08:03 PM

We are about the same age but we don't have the same outlook on things.

Old timers? Pahleeeeze, you may bitch like an old timer, but your not.

Posted by: URY914 Aug 14 2006, 08:17 PM

Crazy how a light hearted thread can turn so negative. cool_shades.gif

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 08:22 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 14 2006, 10:03 PM) *

I can say you are right if people NEVER buy a manual and just keep asking question on here, but for some people, pictures speak louder than words. Most Manuals dont document every step, and some of the terms can be confusing for someone new to these cars.

You know, you blathered on about stuff I wasn't even talking about. I didn't ASK how many "I have dissassembles five 914's now", and then you make the cocky-assed statement "I dont even need manuals anymore." Oh, really?

ANY jackass with a 10-19mm boxed-end wrench and socket set can disassemble a whole JUNKYARD FULL of 914's; it takes accumulated knowledge (and HUMILITY) just to keep one (1) 914 going strong. But there are many who won't admit they're flying blind (i.e. haven't purchased a manual), and than get themselves into serious trouble.

THOSE are the ones I'm curious about, and the ones I HOPE will read this thread and order a manual ASAP! Except for YOU, of course; you don't need no stickin' manual.

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 08:25 PM

QUOTE(URY914 @ Aug 14 2006, 10:17 PM) *

Crazy how a light hearted thread can turn so negative. cool_shades.gif

Yeah, especially when them 914 dismantlers get involved ... rolleyes.gif

Posted by: "7" Aug 14 2006, 08:40 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 14 2006, 06:33 PM) *

Uh... Did you know that it takes the average person reading some things three times before they fully understand something?? confused24.gif Anyway, most of the people asking questions like that are new to the club, and will be instantly screamed at to SEARCH! I dont think that is a very friendly way to welcome someone. finger.gif Anyway, why always be negative about people asking questions?? If they dont have any sort of manual, they will soon know that they need one. If you dont want to read peoples questions, then dont. Is it really that hard? Just defending the newbies out there. flag.gif

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hijacked.gif EEERRR - not 2 hi-jack but 0 you said "search"... confused24.gif
Maybe it's just me, but when I try to search, I choose "today & earlier", enter a keyword or two, and the search comes back with a bunch or stuff that's not even close, or nothing matched. Is there a "how 2 search" 4 dummiez post? No? Maybe we/I need one.
hijacked.gif OUT -
flag.gif

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 08:55 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 14 2006, 10:43 PM) *
WTF.gif Damn, a little sensitive?? I wasn't try to say ANYTHING negative about you at all. All I was doing was defending the people YOU are bashing. Go to Hell. finger.gif

There, I deleted all my posts. Happy now??? Fuck off.

Just as I suspected ... a no-driver's-license, no-914-owning, snot-nosed CHILD who has the NERVE NOT to mind his own business, and than further damages his non-existant reputation by using big-people's words towards someone he knows absolutely NOTHING about.

And THIS is the individual (i.e. child) who's masterminding the East Coast gathering? Gee, I hope his Dad's going to, so he can see how disrespectful his lil' toddler can be around "real" adults.

Posted by: bondo Aug 14 2006, 09:04 PM

Well, you're certainly rousing.

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 09:11 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 14 2006, 10:58 PM) *

Damn, I'm finished with this club. I'm gone for a while.

WHAT, no apologies for your misbehavior? Heck, I've seen female club members here act with a better man-set than you've recently displayed.

Come back when you're old enough to vote.

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 14 2006, 09:14 PM

Been reading this not sure but I think you have been just as big of a child here Rouser at least grasshopper has an excuse for being one.

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 09:18 PM

QUOTE(bondo @ Aug 14 2006, 11:04 PM) *

Well, you're certainly rousing.

I totally apologize for getting into a pissing match with grasshopper; I didn't realize I was dealing with a 15-year-old child who didn't know his respecttful place.

I've never cared how old ANYONE here was (I don't check ID at the door), I always tried to treat EVERYONE with the same respect that I expected in return. But this kid needs to do a little bit of growing up.

It was a HAYNES 914 MANUAL thread ... not a grasshopper autobiography.

Posted by: Rouser Aug 14 2006, 09:22 PM

QUOTE(ws91420 @ Aug 14 2006, 11:14 PM) *

Been reading this not sure but I think you have been just as big of a child here Rouser at least grasshopper has an excuse for being one.

I realize I shouldn't have gotten into it with him, but there was no call for helping himself to all the profane smilies, just to make his point.

Posted by: SLITS Aug 14 2006, 09:46 PM

Ahhh.....I am the guilty one who tells people to search and yes, the search function brings up a lotta useless crap (most of my posts).

I also tell them to go to the library and devour any material they can find on a paticular subject. After that, come back and ask the questions.

I also tell them to buy the book...I have:
1.) Factory Manuals on microfiche
2.) 3 Haynes manuals (I lose them all the time)
3.) 1 Drake manual
4.) Colored wiring diagrams from '70 - '74 ( and I still can't figure it out)
5.) Bosch Parts CD
6.) Pet 6 (almost useless)
7.) Notes scribbled on my undies (SO wouldn't let me scribble on hers)

Ok, so I'm an old phart and the above is what I did. I guess I expect everyone else to do the same.

After all of the above, I still don't figure I know everything (but I do lie about it).

In the end, I don't read everything posted here, nor do I reply to everything. To me Rouser had a valid complaint, observation, or whatever you want to call it. Why it went downhill to the shitter I'll never figure out.

BTW, leaving the club site in disgust doesn't harm anyone except yourself.

Get over your egos (so mine smoke.gif yoda.gif can take command)

So now that's settled, lets have a group grouphug.gif . Eric will even loan you his pink salmon shirt so that you all feel better about it.



I just realized I didn't have anything important to say..........Nevermind

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Aug 14 2006, 11:05 PM

There are pre-oiled copies of Haynes on eBay right now! beerchug.gif I find it easier to use Haynes when my hands are dirty, rather than getting grease on the keyboard. av-943.gif dry.gif

Posted by: Dave_Darling Aug 15 2006, 12:16 AM

QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 14 2006, 08:46 PM) *

3.) 1 Drake manual


Drake manual? More info please!! I don't know of a Drake 914 manual; is that yet another publishing of the Clymer/Lash manual?

I live and die by the Haynes manual. Best ~$20 I ever spent on the damn car!!

--DD

Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 15 2006, 01:52 AM

This is it!




http://cgi.ebay.com/Porsche-914-4-Workshop-Maintenance-Repair-Manual- b_W0QQitemZ150021958804QQihZ005QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIt
em



beerchug.gif

Posted by: type47 Aug 15 2006, 10:18 AM

ar15.gif popcorn[1].gif welder.gif sawzall-smiley.gif

Posted by: URY914 Aug 15 2006, 10:21 AM

Let it go.....

Posted by: grasshopper Aug 15 2006, 10:23 AM

ok, I'm over it now. On with the discussion of manuals. smile.gif

Posted by: SGB Aug 15 2006, 10:23 AM

I've got every manual you can think of, along with sections of the factory workshop instructions, but the internet has rendered most of these things to back up duty. I got spoiled by Pelican's website long ago. Of course, it doesn't have EVERYTHING. I gotta find my spec book to get the proper torque for the rocker arm assembly I R & R'd this weekenf to fix leaky pushrod tubes. BUT, I'll bet someone on the non-club already knows the answer (at least Jake & the Captian) and they may be compelled to share. I know I like the newby questions, bc I know some of those answers too! And when I do, I type 'em up and post away, so that I feel like I have done my duty to teener tranquility.

Posted by: type47 Aug 15 2006, 10:25 AM

QUOTE(SGB @ Aug 15 2006, 08:23 AM) *

I gotta find my spec book to get the proper torque for the rocker arm assembly I R & R'd this weekenf to fix leaky pushrod tubes.


little 10 mm nuts? 10 ft-lb

Posted by: grasshopper Aug 15 2006, 10:27 AM

av-943.gif See, you were right scott!

Posted by: gary gartner Aug 15 2006, 10:36 AM

I may qualify as a hijacked.gif , (getting back on topic, I mean)

but since I've had this car since way before Al Gore invented the internet--
the haynes was an absolute necessity---( i also find Dr George's Tech Tips helpful)
smoke.gif

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Aug 15 2006, 10:56 AM

QUOTE(Rouser @ Aug 14 2006, 05:45 PM) *

I've noticed more and more posts of questions (come on, I'm takin' basic - and some not-so-basic - questions) that are giving away the fact that some of you don't own, or care to own, a repair manual. What's up with that? Please, I'm not talking to you hard-core 914 guys/gals, the ones (I'm raising my hand here) that have enough data littering your hard drive(s), bedrooms, and garages to choke the next WCC.

I'm talking to the ones who ask "certain" questions (I know ... there's no stupid questions blah, blah, blah ...) that us well-heeled/well-worn 914ers can tell are spawned from zero repair literature. "Where's the tranny dipstick? Is it righty-tighty lefty-loosey? Where's the oil/fuel/air filter/pump located? How do you adjust the idle/brakes/seat/mixture/clock?"

You've heard us quote from them often enough, so why not own - at a minumum - at LEAST a Haynes manual before undertaking a repair that might eventually lead you into giving up entirely, selling your 914 (at a significant loss) to one of those hard-cores, who'll promptly repair your "repair" with a $0.50 fuse ...

agree.gif Buddy, yer preachin' to the choir on this. I've had this beef with every forum I've been on (the VW VORTEX is a textbook case!). Oh, and torque wrenches. Nobody knows what they are or how to use 'em, but that's another rant.

Posted by: SGB Aug 15 2006, 12:24 PM

QUOTE(Air_Cooled_Nut @ Aug 15 2006, 11:56 AM) *

Oh, and torque wrenches. Nobody knows what they are or how to use 'em, but that's another rant.

Torque specs are REAL, and absolutely CRITICAL to putting metal together.

What made Porsche a great car producer were not only design features. Metalworking skills and metallurgy in general were significant influences in the success of the company and the products it makes.

Overtightening a fitting is as bad as undertightening, just not as obvious to the average individual, because very few people aknowledge the strength of materials, especially metals. It really isn't very intuative. Which is why I USE A TORQUE WRENCH. beer3.gif

especially after a few beers!

Posted by: turboman808 Aug 15 2006, 02:44 PM

QUOTE(Rouser @ Aug 14 2006, 04:45 PM) *

I'm talking to the ones who ask "certain" questions (I know ... there's no stupid questions blah, blah, blah ...) that us well-heeled/well-worn 914ers can tell are spawned from zero repair literature. "Where's the tranny dipstick? Is it righty-tighty lefty-loosey? Where's the oil/fuel/air filter/pump located? How do you adjust the idle/brakes/seat/mixture/clock?"



Well I am sure you can block peoples post you don't feel are worth laying your eyes upon.

But lets see....
Idle-figured out myself even though it's not stock and has 2 screws for each side
seat-custom rails with a well hidden adjustment. Took awhile to figure out
mixture-well my buddy haltech takes car of that
clock-what clock?
tranny dipstick-hell I don't know where is it on a 916 tranny?
oil pump I don't know haven't had that problem yet.
air filter-2 fat ones sitting right on top of the motor
Brakes-is brakes no matter the car.


Never got much out of haynes manuals. Find much more information using the internet. Since there is absolutely nothing stock on my car I don't see how buying a haynes is gonna help me. confused24.gif

Yeah I can confidently say nothing in my car is the same as a stock 914(except the dashboard). Which is some ways sucks because the wiring harness is a mess.

Posted by: SLITS Aug 15 2006, 03:53 PM

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Aug 14 2006, 11:16 PM) *

QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 14 2006, 08:46 PM) *

3.) 1 Drake manual


Drake manual? More info please!! I don't know of a Drake 914 manual; is that yet another publishing of the Clymer/Lash manual?

I live and die by the Haynes manual. Best ~$20 I ever spent on the damn car!!

--DD


The pictures are much **clearer than Haynes.....only covers '70 - '72 and was published in '72 by Drake Publishers...Noy Yawk City......


**I like pictures 'cause I can't read.

Posted by: Rouser Aug 15 2006, 06:32 PM

QUOTE(turboman808 @ Aug 15 2006, 04:44 PM) *

Well I am sure you can block peoples post you don't feel are worth laying your eyes upon.

But lets see....
Idle-figured out myself even though it's not stock and has 2 screws for each side
seat-custom rails with a well hidden adjustment. Took awhile to figure out
mixture-well my buddy haltech takes car of that
clock-what clock?
tranny dipstick-hell I don't know where is it on a 916 tranny?
oil pump I don't know haven't had that problem yet.
air filter-2 fat ones sitting right on top of the motor
Brakes-is brakes no matter the car.

Never got much out of haynes manuals. Find much more information using the internet. Since there is absolutely nothing stock on my car I don't see how buying a haynes is gonna help me. confused24.gif

Yeah I can confidently say nothing in my car is the same as a stock 914 (except the dashboard). Which is some ways sucks because the wiring harness is a mess.

Um, I don't "block" anyone's posts (never have) so I don't know what you're talkin' about ...

Most of your arguements don't make any sense, since a Haynes manual will STILL show you the conventional layout (motor/tranny/ETC STILL mount to the car same as "stock"), regardless of how non-stock you think your 914 is.

Like I said, I was talking to the 914 owners who would be left in the lurch if they suddenly lost ALL methods of access to "The Internet" and had to rely on their wits and .... oh, yeah ... a 914 repair manual.

Posted by: Rouser Aug 15 2006, 06:35 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 15 2006, 12:23 PM) *

ok, I'm over it now. On with the discussion of manuals. smile.gif

Gee ... you had me worried. dry.gif

Posted by: jgara962 Aug 15 2006, 06:44 PM

First thing I did when I bought my 914 was to order a Haynes manual. When I have a problem, first thing I do is go the the internet. biggrin.gif

The tech articles on PP and this site usually have the answer to any question. I find the Haynes manual very confusing. To find how to repair a small item, you need to read through all of the text of a much larger project. Half the time you can't find what you looking for in the index.

Luckily all of us "dimwits" have the internet and don't have to rely solely on a manual wink.gif

Posted by: 914rrr Aug 15 2006, 06:44 PM

QUOTE(rktmn247 @ Aug 14 2006, 11:52 PM) *

This is it!




http://cgi.ebay.com/Porsche-914-4-Workshop-Maintenance-Repair-Manual- b_W0QQitemZ150021958804QQihZ005QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIt
em



beerchug.gif


Loooks like an older version of the Haynes manual, or ? I MUST HAVE THIS!!! drooley.gif It will nicely compliment the 2 Haynes (one 'nice' and one dirty, marked up), the 2 Clymer (one green cover, one orange cover) and the 2 914 tech reference (blue skinny ones), and a bunch of Bosch FI manuals (4). BTW the exploded parts diagram (knock off) by DerWhite is pretty much worthless!!!

There are things that are not covered in those manuals (ignition switch disassembly, for example). Maybe in the factory manual set, but I don't own that.

Posted by: grasshopper Aug 15 2006, 07:20 PM

QUOTE(Rouser @ Aug 15 2006, 04:35 PM) *

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 15 2006, 12:23 PM) *

ok, I'm over it now. On with the discussion of manuals. smile.gif

Gee ... you had me worried. dry.gif


Hmm.. I guess you havn't. Looks like you have a little "growing up" to do yourself. cool_shades.gif (JUST KIDDING) Please, I want to end this on a good note. I am sorry for what I said, I hope you will apologize for the "names" you called me. I really am sorry that what I said offended you, I just got in a bad mood after what I said was turned into something negative. Friends? beerchug.gif

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Aug 15 2006, 07:28 PM

Grasshopper: Life is not a popularity contest. Your not going to please everyone so don't try,

you will drive yourself crazy. You have one point of view and he has another.

I am willing to help anyone I can here and in the real world, thats just me.

If he is not than he is not and that is his right.

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Aug 15 2006, 09:19 PM

Those exploded parts diagrams are the best smoke.gif
It's totally 3-D in white space, as if each assembly was laid out by itself. All the parts are numbered...but never have a description of exactly what the part is called. WHO has or what is the name of the list that has the key to what all the numers mean exactly in the exploded parts manual? blink.gif
Is that "914 Restorer's guide" book any good?

Posted by: Dave_Darling Aug 15 2006, 09:40 PM

Porsche will, I think, sell you a CD with a Windows program that shows the exploded diagrams (well, approximations of them) and lists the "official" names and part numbers of the parts. The names often don't match what we call them. Versions of this software have been available elsewhere in the past (search on "PET").

The "Restorer's Guide" by Brett Johnson is good, but not great. It's definitely not a repair or resto manual; more like a very detailed description of the cars. It details running year-to-year changes, color and material options, etc. It is not the last word, though, as lots of stuff happened to 914s that was not "supposed to". (E.g., 73 gauges in 74 cars, etc.) There are at least two editions that I know of; I didn't see a whole lot of difference between them but I did not take the time to look carefully.

--DD

Posted by: Rouser Aug 15 2006, 10:37 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 15 2006, 09:20 PM) *

Looks like you have a little "growing up" to do yourself. cool_shades.gif (JUST KIDDING)

See what I mean ... still acting like you'll get the last word, huh?
QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 15 2006, 09:20 PM) *

Please, I want to end this on a good note. I am sorry for what I said, I hope you will apologize for the "names" you called me.

I apologize for voicing my opinion of you outloud on this forum; I didn't realize who I was dealing with. I'll get over it.
QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 15 2006, 09:20 PM) *

I really am sorry that what I said offended you, I just got in a bad mood after what I said was turned into something negative. Friends? beerchug.gif

Why would you think that what you're saying wouldn't offend ANYBODY? Next time, I hope it'll give you reason to pause. Leave "bad moods" at the door, unless you warn everybody first.

Friends? Never was your enemy ... only got upset with your disrespectful attitude, that's all.

Next time, don't feel compelled to respond to each-and-every thread on this forum, it's just not necessary.

Posted by: 914 dror Aug 16 2006, 12:01 AM

Funny thing
Back in 1996 when I was on my first U.S. tour
I saw for the first time a 914 and was fascinated so I bought the Haynes and was even more surprised from the qualities it has.
It took 3 years before I had the opportunity to buy one in Israel by that time I was pretty much knowledgeable about the 914.
Yes I recommend!

Posted by: SLITS Aug 16 2006, 08:57 AM

There are things you learn once you have a teener that are not in a manual. For instance, I was changing the fuel lines on my '70 project and found that the lines from front to rear are all plastic. I always thought they had metal ends where they came thru the body.

Also, the lines through the firewall (bolth ends) have seperate rubber gaskets...not one like I am used to.

Are we having fun now?

Posted by: bd1308 Aug 16 2006, 10:02 AM

I have the Haynes, the BOSCH fuel injection book and all of the 914 repair manuals and even some L-Jet info and have access to a D-Jet tester.

I learn by doing, I always have. And when I mess up, I fix it and learn how it really goes.

Like brakes, it was easy. But i messed it all up and learned how to do it right.

Haynes is good thing to have though, but honestly whenever I was in big trouble on the road, intuition and knowledge (learned from here and from my experiences) got me through the problem.

But for the newer owners of 914s Haynes is a good resource.

Except for valve adjustments wacko.gif

b

Posted by: Lou W Aug 16 2006, 10:22 AM

QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 16 2006, 07:57 AM) *

There are things you learn once you have a teener that are not in a manual. For instance, I was changing the fuel lines on my '70 project and found that the lines from front to rear are all plastic. I always thought they had metal ends where they came thru the body.

Also, the lines through the firewall (bolth ends) have seperate rubber gaskets...not one like I am used to.

Are we having fun now?


So Ron,

How did they turn out?

Posted by: SLITS Aug 16 2006, 11:59 AM

QUOTE(Lou W @ Aug 16 2006, 09:22 AM) *

QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 16 2006, 07:57 AM) *

There are things you learn once you have a teener that are not in a manual. For instance, I was changing the fuel lines on my '70 project and found that the lines from front to rear are all plastic. I always thought they had metal ends where they came thru the body.

Also, the lines through the firewall (bolth ends) have seperate rubber gaskets...not one like I am used to.

Are we having fun now?


So Ron,

How did they turn out?


They're easy (after you remove the gas tank, inspection plates, seats, shifter assembly, 3rd seat). I only changed one as I moved the CIS pump to the front and it runs 70 psi.

And with a good tubing bender you can make a 90 at the firewall without kinking the tube.

Posted by: Lou W Aug 16 2006, 12:28 PM

QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 16 2006, 10:59 AM) *

QUOTE(Lou W @ Aug 16 2006, 09:22 AM) *

QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 16 2006, 07:57 AM) *

There are things you learn once you have a teener that are not in a manual. For instance, I was changing the fuel lines on my '70 project and found that the lines from front to rear are all plastic. I always thought they had metal ends where they came thru the body.

Also, the lines through the firewall (bolth ends) have seperate rubber gaskets...not one like I am used to.

Are we having fun now?


So Ron,

How did they turn out?


They're easy (after you remove the gas tank, inspection plates, seats, shifter assembly, 3rd seat). I only changed one as I moved the CIS pump to the front and it runs 70 psi.

And with a good tubing bender you can make a 90 at the firewall without kinking the tube.


Yah, it looked like a "fun" job to me, I'm sure that lift made things alot easier for you though. smile.gif

Posted by: rdauenhauer Aug 16 2006, 01:40 PM

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my '70 project and found that the lines from front to rear are all plastic. I always thought they had metal ends where they came thru the body.



Hmmm thats interesting on the 73 -> cars the Tank side of those lines are CAD plated Steel about 12" long. I know as I just pulled them and am replating them to reinstall (yes you heard me right ) the plastic lines. happy11.gif

Posted by: grasshopper Aug 16 2006, 08:34 PM

Ok, Rouser, I give up. I tried to end this over email and on the club, but your just to big of a DICK to accept my "sorry's". Cut the shit about me being disrespectful to you. You dont DESERVE any respect. YOU ARE A COMPLETE JERK. If you didn't tell me you were old, I would have thought you were one of my classmates. And about threatening to say something to the admin about me, WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO PUNISH ME FOR? Getting into an argument with a jerk who thinks he deserves respect from everyone??? For stating my opinion and get smashed about it?? It really hurts that you "blocked" me from your email and on the club. You really do act like a mature adult. This is the last I have to say to you. I feel sorry for all of your friends. Sorry, I forget you didn't have any.

Posted by: r_towle Aug 16 2006, 08:54 PM

somebody wrote a manual for this car??? who VW?

cool

R

Posted by: Rouser Aug 16 2006, 08:55 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Aug 16 2006, 10:34 PM) *

Ok, Rouser, I give up. I tried to end this over email and on the club, but your just to big of a DICK to accept my "sorry's". Cut the shit about me being disrespectful to you. You dont DESERVE any respect. YOU ARE A COMPLETE JERK. If you didn't tell me you were old, I would have thought you were one of my classmates. And about threatening to say something to the admin about me, WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO PUNISH ME FOR? Getting into an argument with a jerk who thinks he deserves respect from everyone??? For stating my opinion and get smashed about it?? It really hurts that you "blocked" me from your email and on the club. You really do act like a mature adult. This is the last I have to say to you. I feel sorry for all of your friends. Sorry, I forget you didn't have any.

Fine grasshopper, this is how you want to do things. Here's the email I received (and my response):
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Subject:
RE: Your just as immature as me
From:
"Rouser !" <porsche914s@email.com>
Date:
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:25:26 +0800
To:
minimeontv@aol.com

grasshopper:

Please, SPARE ME your veiled attempts to "apologize" for your childish, immature antics on a thread you DID NOT HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN! I didn't realize I was dealing with a 15-year-old child, and for THAT I apologize for treating you AS AN ADULT, and responding IN-KIND.

You wanna make jokes? Make ABSOLUTELY SURE you know WHO you're dealing with, and be prepared to be verbally smacked about when you become irregular or disrespectful; I'm not going there with you.

Your "sorrys" are accepted with the intent I believe they were given, in-spite of your desire to "get in the last jab." DO NOT email me ANY replys, nor attempt to PM me; you're blocked from my buddy list. Any dealings will be on the 914World.com forums only; any attempt to circumvent my wishes and I'll report you to the 914Club admins for immediate action.

Have a nice day.

Roy Galan a.k.a Rouser


grasshopper wrote:

grasshopper has sent you this email from http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php.


Hey "Rouser" blink.gif I dont know what got you into such a bad mood. All I was trying to do was state my point. I never called YOU any names like you did me...you called me a whole list of them, and then never stoped. If I did something to make you mad, I AM SORRY. sad.gif So it was about the smilies?? (you mean these WTF.gif finger.gif ??) The first time I used the "finger" was just a joke.. The other one "?/WTF" was the only smiliey I could find to act like I had no idea what you were talking about. I dont know how you took the stuff I said and turned it around so negative, but if it makes you feel better, I AM SORRY, and that the last I am going to say to you. yawn.gif

This is where you want to show yourself off, FINE. I've never dealt with such an impertinent child such as yourself, and I raised four (4) sons! You don't take "NO" for an answer, and your STILL pre-pubescent in the way you interact with adults.

With THAT, steer clear of me, and I'll avoid you AT ALL COSTS.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 16 2006, 10:38 PM

Man, rouser...let it go. You could have let it go, and people would see the true point of his post, but your ego got bruised....and you "wittingly" replied. And it snowballed from there....

let it go. if you cant, go keep yourself busy managing the busy 914 forum at STF

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