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| Rob |
 May 23 2004, 08:18 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 23-May 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 2,098  |
Hi.
I was wondering if anyone could help me. I just bought a '74 914 2.0. The prev. owner had only had the car for a short while and did not know much about it. It was repainted, Bursch exhaust, changed from FI to carb, and had some other work done by owner before him. Unfortunatley, there is no documentation. |
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| Rob |
May 23 2004, 08:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 23-May 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 2,098 |
Sorry, gremlins.
I have 2 questions. 1. How do I ID the carb setup. 2. Does anyone know a reliable mechanic in Chicago (the city itself, or the 'burbs.) I would appreciate any help as this is my first porsche or vw. |
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| GaroldShaffer |
May 23 2004, 08:39 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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Not really in the Burbs but in East Peroia there is Brad Mayeur (914 Limited). One of the best 914 mechanics you will fine. Been working on them since these cars were new. Give him a call at 309-694-1797.
Good luck. - Garold |
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| GaroldShaffer |
May 23 2004, 08:45 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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Sorry forgot to say welcome to the club. Also want to invite you to:
The Windy City 9:14 breakfast When: June 12th Where: IHOP at 14860 S. La Grange Road Orland Park, IL 60462-3229 (708) 873-0760 Please come if you can. It doesn't matter how your car looks, if it runs, or even if you have one. Hope you can make it. - Garold |
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| STL914 |
May 23 2004, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Welcome.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I agree with Garold. Brad Mayeur is the guy to speak to here in the Midwest. I've been going to Brad with all of my major work since I bought my first 914 from him back in '97. My 3-1/2 hour drives to Brad's place is always worth the efort. I call Brad if I have a problem and he's always happy to help. |
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| Rob |
May 23 2004, 09:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 23-May 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 2,098 |
Thanks for the help. I already had a hard time finding anyone willing to do even routine simple things for it. I can do some things, but condos neighbors scream if a car is being worked on in the parking lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
does anyone have info on the FI to carb conversion? I would like to see how it was done. Thanks. |
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| lmcchesney |
May 24 2004, 06:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 488 Joined: 24-November 03 From: Ocala, Fl. Member No.: 1,381 Region Association: None |
When I lived in Chicago, I was roped into taking my 914 to the German shop on Jefferson Rd in the burbs. Gunter worked on my 914. Put in burned out FI injector from a bus. Adjusted the valves so that they did not clack and got a burned #3 valve. I could never find a reliable, safe, knowledgeable shop in the Chicago area. Without reservation, the trip to Peoria is well worth the time. If nothing else but to meet Brad. I have nothing but admiration and respect for Brad. The man developed the word honesty.
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