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| amcmackin1 |
 Dec 2 2013, 10:56 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 2-December 13 From: Minden, NV Member No.: 16,715 Region Association: None  |
Hey guys I am new to the form, but i purchased a 914 about a month back. Its a clean Porsche with 24k miles on it, and it shows. But it has absolutely no power when it comes to hills, first gear or just period. barely makes it out of my driveway in reverse and it is not that steep. It has the 1.7L and i would like to get some more power out of it but not change it from original. Thanks to my county i don't have to smog it so that's not a problem but it was smogged by the original owner. Anyways its registered as a classic vehicle and only has one dent! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) anyways Let me know what you think and If any one can help with the lack of power i would greatly appreciate it
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| SirAndy |
Dec 2 2013, 11:08 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,671 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(amcmackin1 @ Dec 2 2013, 08:56 PM)  ... no power when it comes to hills, first gear or just period. barely makes it out of my driveway in reverse and it is not that steep. It has the 1.7L and i would like to get some more power out of it but not change it from original. My guess would be that as soon as you fix what is wrong with it you'll have plenty of fun with your 1.7L ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Mike Bellis |
Dec 2 2013, 11:13 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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| euro911 |
Dec 2 2013, 11:31 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Until you know what you have, you may be wasting time and $ to get it running well.
First thing, run a compression check and a leak-down test, then post the results here. If the #s don't look good, do a stone-cold valve adjustment and run the tests again. If OK, preform a tune up - plugs, points, ignition timing and fuel adjustments (carbs). Do you have FI or carbs? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| rick 918-S |
Dec 3 2013, 12:21 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,477 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Dec 2 2013, 11:31 PM) Until you know what you have, you may be wasting time and $ to get it running well. First thing, run a compression check and a leak-down test, then post the results here. If the #s don't look good, do a stone-cold valve adjustment and run the tests again. If OK, preform a tune up - plugs, points, ignition timing and fuel adjustments (carbs). Do you have FI or carbs? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with all of this. If you have injection do a vacuum test on the maps. This could be part of the issue but very likely more of an issue with the vacuum hoses. Replace all the vacuum hoses. There are suppliers that will sell you the stock cloth wrapped hose as a kit. With that low of mileage the car likely sat along time. Drain the fuel, Pull the tank and replace the tank screen, clean the tank inside and replace the plastic fuel lines in the tunnel. After 40+ years they become brittle and will split. Many 914's have been lost to fire caused by old fuel lines. The above and a full brake rebuild will be cheap insurance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| JoeSharp |
Dec 3 2013, 02:12 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Yeah, what they said. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| abnrdo |
Dec 3 2013, 03:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Panama City, FL Member No.: 2,820 Region Association: South East States |
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| johannes |
Dec 3 2013, 06:09 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
Welcome to the world !
The french guy ... |
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| JawjaPorsche |
Dec 3 2013, 07:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Maybe someone in your area can recommend a good mechanic to go over your new teener. It could be anything needed: tune-up, injectors need cleaning, valve adjustment, vacuum leak, etc.
Ditto on replacing all the fuel lines. Cheap insurance. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| cary |
Dec 3 2013, 07:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Dec 3 2013, 12:12 AM) Yeah, what they said. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Ditto on what he said. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Dec 3 2013, 07:39 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,816 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Sweet car. Please do what has been suggested for your safety and to protect the car too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Kraftwerk |
Dec 3 2013, 11:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 6-September 07 From: Bbbbbrroooklynnn Member No.: 8,085 |
Yes to new fuel lines. go stainless.
Tangerine Racing will set you up. |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 3 2013, 11:11 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,608 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Hey! Another Teener just down the highway from me! Cool. There are a couple of us up here in Reno... My car is out of town at Original Customs where the Mad Scientist McMark is prototyping parts and processes on it. Well, really, it's getting a 3.2 six put in it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
By the way, running right, the 1.7 has no problem keeping up with the 2.0 and certainly the 1.8 in an autocross... It will scoot right along... You should bring it up to Reno Rennsport and have Brian Lowder and his guys look at it. Probably just needs to be resealed and have the EFI looked over... |
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| Ferg |
Dec 3 2013, 11:48 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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Welcome, sure looks clean, how about some more pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Cupomeat |
Dec 3 2013, 12:54 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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I agree with all them above. Get it running right and start driving the car and have lots of fun before you start adding power. Also, in addition to replacing all the fuel and vacuum lines, replace the flexible brake lines, bleed/flush the brakes and make sure the tires are not much older than 6 yrs before you start driving it in earnest. If it all gets to be a pain in the but, sell it to me!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Dec 3 2013, 03:11 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,308 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Check the timing. Adjusting my dizzy turned my 1.7 from a dog to a fun car. Early cars are light and the 1.7 moves when it's running right.
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 3 2013, 03:48 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,608 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 3 2013, 09:48 AM) Welcome, sure looks clean, how about some more pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) And by "looks clean" what Ferg really means is that it looks filthy and he can't stand it so he needs more pictures so he knows how many rags to bring when he comes to clean it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| Ferg |
Dec 3 2013, 03:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Dec 3 2013, 02:48 PM) QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 3 2013, 09:48 AM) Welcome, sure looks clean, how about some more pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) And by "looks clean" what Ferg really means is that it looks filthy and he can't stand it so he needs more pictures so he knows how many rags to bring when he comes to clean it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Show us the dent, it may be something a paintless dent guy could tackle, huge bonus if orig paint. |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 3 2013, 04:00 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,608 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 3 2013, 01:55 PM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Dec 3 2013, 02:48 PM) QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 3 2013, 09:48 AM) Welcome, sure looks clean, how about some more pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) And by "looks clean" what Ferg really means is that it looks filthy and he can't stand it so he needs more pictures so he knows how many rags to bring when he comes to clean it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Show us the dent, it may be something a paintless dent guy could tackle, huge bonus if orig paint. Changes his underwear 4 times a day... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| 914_teener |
Dec 3 2013, 04:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,205 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
First thing you need to do is get intimate with the car.
Plenty of fun to be had with a 1.7......they go up hills just fine. |
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