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| Amphicar770 |
 May 29 2013, 07:36 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,198 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Hi All,
I am looking to drop the engine on my '74 914 2.0 in order to replace the AC compressor and attend to any items that 40 years of time may make worth addressing. Many years ago I used a shop in West Grove, PA who specialized in porsche / vw but he has apparently stopped working on older cars. I do have a 4-post lift, lots of tools, air tools, etc. I am thinking of doing this myself but it would be great to have someone available who has prior experience removing / reinstalling the 914 engine. I would certainly be willing to pay for your time in cash, beer, fuel. Car is from west coast and exceptionally so should not have to fight a lot of rusty bolts. I am located in Royersford. Thanks, Mike |
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| mepstein |
May 29 2013, 07:52 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,325 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I just did mine with a jack and a couple hand tools. I'll help you if you want. I'm in Landenberg pa. PM me to touch base. Mark
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| Jmedeiros |
May 29 2013, 09:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 12-November 12 From: Los Banos, CA Member No.: 15,138 Region Association: Northern California |
If you download the checklist from PP, you can step right through to the drop with very little difficulty. I had my brother and a friend help out and it was almost as easy as dropping the VW motor in an old bug!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ May 29 2013, 06:36 PM)  Hi All, I am looking to drop the engine on my '74 914 2.0 in order to replace the AC compressor and attend to any items that 40 years of time may make worth addressing. Many years ago I used a shop in West Grove, PA who specialized in porsche / vw but he has apparently stopped working on older cars. I do have a 4-post lift, lots of tools, air tools, etc. I am thinking of doing this myself but it would be great to have someone available who has prior experience removing / reinstalling the 914 engine. I would certainly be willing to pay for your time in cash, beer, fuel. Car is from west coast and exceptionally so should not have to fight a lot of rusty bolts. I am located in Royersford. Thanks, Mike |
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| 914dave |
May 30 2013, 04:19 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States 
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Mike
I can probably help you out. With the setup you have it shouldn't take us more than an hour or two. I'll see if my buddy whose right around the corner from you (Audubon PA) has any extra time. Send me an email with your phone and we'll see what we can do. Dave |
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| TomR |
May 30 2013, 06:35 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 29-August 10 From: delaware Member No.: 12,117 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ May 29 2013, 05:36 PM) Hi All, I am looking to drop the engine on my '74 914 2.0 in order to replace the AC compressor and attend to any items that 40 years of time may make worth addressing. Many years ago I used a shop in West Grove, PA who specialized in porsche / vw but he has apparently stopped working on older cars. I do have a 4-post lift, lots of tools, air tools, etc. I am thinking of doing this myself but it would be great to have someone available who has prior experience removing / reinstalling the 914 engine. I would certainly be willing to pay for your time in cash, beer, fuel. Car is from west coast and exceptionally so should not have to fight a lot of rusty bolts. I am located in Royersford. Thanks, Mike Hey Mike, if you want to have a shop do it for you, or need parts or advice there is shop in Delaware called Fairwind Automotive. They specialize in vintage Porsches. The owner Will Pyle is an excellent mechanic & prices are reasonable. I've got a '73 914 and he has worked on it extensively, & I've never been disappointed. If you're interested his number is (302) 322-5296. Ask for Will |
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| Jgilliam914 |
May 30 2013, 07:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,327 Joined: 30-July 12 From: Iowa / Florida Member No.: 14,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you have the space to do it? Do it yourself. It is a pretty easy task. You will learn so much about your car than you ever imagined!!
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| Cap'n Krusty |
May 30 2013, 08:05 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
"4 post lift"? Be SURE the engine/tranny combination will clear the lift BEFORE you drop it.
The Cap'n |
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