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Another noob! |
Brew |
Aug 5 2005, 09:53 PM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
Well, not totally. I had a 73 2.0 in high school, but that was alot of dead brain cells ago! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
Anywho, I just picked up a 74 1.8 today, and I'm pretty giddy about the whole prospect of having another one of these go-carts to play with! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) But, me being a noobie and all, I have some simple questions. The car needs some front wheel bearings before I can drive it, but I dont know how to access them. How does the bearing cap come off? Where can a guy pick up a service manual? Are they available repopped? Speaking of repop, who do you guys buy your parts from? Anybody that I should stay away from? TIA for any advice! |
Allan |
Aug 5 2005, 10:07 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Welcome to our nightmare...
Buy a Haynes manual as soon as you can. Some of the stuff is pretty accurate. I don't remember the rest of your question as I have been drinking rum and coke. I'll be back... |
DNHunt |
Aug 5 2005, 10:18 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
First welcome Brew
Dead brain cells are a requirement for this insanity. I use a large flatheat screwdriver to get the grease caps off. There are quite a few places for parts. A lot of guys order from Pelican Parts. They've been good to me for the most part. Some people use GPR I like to talk to people on the phone so I usually call Rich at HPH. I'm sure any of them could hook you up with bearings. A great source or engine parts is Jake at the Type IV Store. You should probably avoid Automobile Atlanta. And avoid (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif) at Type IV parts.com like the plaque. The Haynes Manual is what I depend on. I think Pelican has that. Well worth the money. |
rick 918-S |
Aug 5 2005, 10:26 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
For something like a wheel bearing try your local flaps. NAPA or Pep Boys whoever.
Welcome (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/assimilate.gif) |
SGB |
Aug 5 2005, 10:34 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
You'll probably want new rotors/hubs, since the bearing races are integral to the casting. You should be able to get a haynes manual at a local auto parts store- probably... Pelican Parts is my favorite place to buy parts, mostly because they know the cars in-side out, and can get almost anything. The technical info on their site is superb.
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Hammy |
Aug 5 2005, 10:58 PM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
I've only ordered from Pelican Parts so far (about 5 or 6 times) and am very pleased.
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lapuwali |
Aug 5 2005, 11:03 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
Uh, the races are NOT "integral to the casting". They're pressed in, and can be pressed out, or just beaten out with a BFH. New ones can be pressed in, or frozen and tapped in. BTDT, more than twice. No need for new rotors/hubs unless the rotors are badly warped or too thin. |
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Brew |
Aug 6 2005, 06:47 AM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
Perfect! Thanks for the info on the bearing caps, and the parts sources. I cant wait to start driving this buggy!
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MecGen |
Aug 6 2005, 07:08 AM
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8 Easy Steps Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 8-January 05 From: Laval, Canada Member No.: 3,421 |
Welcome aboard (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Bleyseng |
Aug 6 2005, 07:13 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If the wheel bearings are bad you should change over to the new four bolt hubs that let you run vented 911 discs with M calipers.......I hear they are on sale at the club store! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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brant |
Aug 6 2005, 07:13 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,639 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Welcome Brew,
always nice to see another colorado face.. I can't believe no one has asked... got any pictures? brant |
Brew |
Aug 6 2005, 07:33 AM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
No pics yet, but it's not much to look at anyway. BTW, what's the reccomended fix for the rusty rockers?
Bleyseng, I just saw those! Wow, those are neat! Unfortunately, I'm already butthole deep into another money pit that I have to finish before I start seriously upgrading the 914. Thanks all for the warm welcome! But, ya'll will be sick of me before too long! |
Gint |
Aug 6 2005, 07:40 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Welcome to the club Brew!
Come on up to Denver tomorrow. We're choppin up a couple of rusty tubs. You could probably even disect a front hub to see what you're dealing with. You may be able to just snug up those bearings and drive the car a bit before you go crazy. We have a local email list you might want to sign up for. Click to subscribe to Colorado-914 |
Brew |
Aug 6 2005, 06:28 PM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
I wish I could Gint, but my son and I have 10:00 tee time!
I pcked up some bearings and seals today, but I cannot for the life of me seem to get the bearing caps off! Ya'll are sure they are pressed in, right? I broke one screwdriver, hit em with a fairly BFH, and my best channel locks, and they absolutely will NOT move. |
DNHunt |
Aug 6 2005, 06:42 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
I bet it's got red cancer. They usually come off in 10 seconds. When things are stuck I use a product Kevin turned me onto called Aero-Krol penetrant. Next I use heat. Then I start getting bigger tools. The chance of success goes down with each step. The key is not to go to next step before you're sure the previous one won't work. Is this making any sense? I need another beer.
Good luck man |
Brent |
Aug 6 2005, 06:42 PM
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Every month is Oktober Group: Members Posts: 1,360 Joined: 16-December 04 From: North San Jose Member No.: 3,291 Region Association: Northern California |
.... and a golfer too, sweet! Welcome back to 914 ownership.
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Brew |
Aug 6 2005, 06:46 PM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
Brent, I'm not a golfer, I'm a hack! But it sure is fun tryin'!
The things look to be in good shape from the outside, but I'll go spray some penetrant right now. Just so we're clear (because I couldnt find a manual today), the cap is the next thing to come off after the wheel, correct? Oh! Use the channel locks in conjunction with the hammer! That works! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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