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Posted by: biosurfer1 May 6 2009, 09:26 PM

Well after 10 months, I finally drove my car today

Granted, it was only around the block and I found a couple more things to fix, but it was great to get back into it. I can already tell this new engine is going to be a ton of fun...just the short trip around the block was like driving a different car (which isn't too far from the truth)

Unfortunately, my throttle cable is sticking, my driver side rear tire is rubbing bad, I have a new clicking sound in my tranny and my shifter linkage needs some adjustment.

Luckily, most of these are easy fixes and I should be back on the road by this weekend!

I have many thanks to go around for all the help people gave.

Eric Shea - for great calipers, bushings and a bunch of other stuff
JRust and computer4kids (Jamie and Mark) for passing on installing the engine:)
Racer Chris - for making my fuel lines safe
Doug Leggin - for my awesome new Koni sports
Bruce Stone - for the pedal cluster, side shifter "stuff", and other random bits


A special thanks to Rob Sime (conedodger) for always willing to let me raid his garage to borrow parts that I needed and also deciding to sell his 2.0 Fuchs, sway bar, progressive springs and tons of other stuff I have forgotten.

Last but not least, one of my best friends Justin (justinp71)...if it were not for him, I would not only not have a running 914, I wouldn't have a 914 at all!


THANKS A LOT EVERYONE!!!

Pics to come, but I refuse to post a pic of it in the garage

Posted by: JRust May 7 2009, 12:06 AM

Fuchin awesome
I can't wait to go for a ride in the beast next week. If you beat my v8 I'm gonna be pissed though

Posted by: Justinp71 May 7 2009, 10:36 AM

Another 914 back on the road...WooHoo

Posted by: ConeDodger May 8 2009, 08:35 AM

Brett is too kind... Yes he borrowed some parts and yes I sold him some parts but he has been there for me too... Crawled under the car when I couldn't.

Happy trails Brett! Of course we will see it tomorrow at the Annual "Michael's BBQ that Wanda Cleans Up After Event" right?

Posted by: biosurfer1 May 8 2009, 08:59 AM

I'm working on hard trying to get it ready to drive it over tomorrow, but I forgot the DAPO didn't have enough lug bolts for my Western wheels (so he just used a Fuch bolt, 1 on each wheel:/)...

I'm 3 short...anyone around Sac have a couple I can use for a while???

Posted by: ConeDodger May 8 2009, 09:05 AM

QUOTE(biosurfer1 @ May 8 2009, 06:59 AM)

Posted by: ConeDodger May 8 2009, 09:09 AM

I know! Michael has Western Wheels. Just go to his house now. Bring a couple cheap FoodMax steaks and go in through the side window on the garage... Toss the steaks to the dogs and unbolt a couple bolts.

Michael will never notice. He sees about as well as I do!

Oh geez... I know my kid will leave there with a broken bone now!

Posted by: Shade Tree May 8 2009, 09:24 AM

I looked up Les Schwab locations in Sac.


SACRAMENTO FLORIN
(916) 422-4460
5501 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823-2292
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SACRAMENTO MADISON AVE
(916) 349-2944
4746 Madison Ave
Sacramento, CA 95841-2517
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SACRAMENTO NATOMAS
(916) 929-9029
3554 Northgate Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95834-1601

They had the lugs and bolts for my Westerns in stock.....cheap too. I mean inexpensive.

Posted by: biosurfer1 May 8 2009, 10:26 AM

Thanks Rich..I will check there. There's one right down the street from my office.

I didn't bring the lug bolt with me today...is there only one size or will they know which one I need?

Posted by: Shade Tree May 8 2009, 10:53 AM

I don't remember the specs on the bolts so you better take one. They may just know. I went there because a local Porsche mechanic told me that Les Schwab used to sell those wheels.

Posted by: porschecb May 8 2009, 11:21 AM

Uh................. 8 spoke empi's here

Posted by: biosurfer1 May 8 2009, 11:36 AM

The guy at Les Schwab was no help, checked in the back but said they only carry the 2.0 Fuchs ones... I'll try the one in Roseville once I can get one off the car.

Thanks guys

Posted by: computers4kids May 8 2009, 05:30 PM

QUOTE(JRust @ May 6 2009, 11:06 PM)

Fuchin awesome
I can't wait to go for a ride in the beast next week. If you beat my v8 I'm gonna be pissed though