New Engine, Does anyone know where I can get a good rebuilt 1.7 engine for my 914 |
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New Engine, Does anyone know where I can get a good rebuilt 1.7 engine for my 914 |
mrlith |
Oct 13 2016, 11:47 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 3-July 04 From: los angeles, ca Member No.: 2,292 |
My 914 I have owned for almost 30 years. Very beautiful car but has sat in my garage covered for 80% of that time. Never really ran very well, wants to shut off at red lights, stuff like that. I rebuilt the carburators my self but only got alittle better. I am going to do a standard compression test as well as a leak down test to see if it is worth messing with or just replace the engine completely.
Does anyone know a place in the Inland Empire to pick up a fully rebuilt 1.7? Please advise, thanks. |
JmuRiz |
Oct 13 2016, 11:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'd say best bang for the buck is to talk with McMark at Original Customs about the requirements for his 2056.
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stevegm |
Oct 13 2016, 11:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
My 914 I have owned for almost 30 years. Very beautiful car but has sat in my garage covered for 80% of that time. Never really ran very well, wants to shut off at red lights, stuff like that. I rebuilt the carburators my self but only got alittle better. I am going to do a standard compression test as well as a leak down test to see if it is worth messing with or just replace the engine completely. Does anyone know a place in the Inland Empire to pick up a fully rebuilt 1.7? Please advise, thanks. Are you wanting a long block, full engine to use your carbs with, or full engine with injection? |
7TPorsh |
Oct 13 2016, 11:55 AM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
do a valve adjustment then a compression test to see where you stand before you start changing things out...
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ndfrigi |
Oct 13 2016, 12:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
do a valve adjustment then a compression test to see where you stand before you start changing things out... Yes try to visit or bring your car to a good 914 shop first especially if its the original matching number. If it is just running rough maybe it just need some tuning. |
KELTY360 |
Oct 13 2016, 12:42 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,036 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My 914 I have owned for almost 30 years. Very beautiful car but has sat in my garage covered for 80% of that time. Never really ran very well, wants to shut off at red lights, stuff like that. I rebuilt the carburators my self but only got alittle better. I am going to do a standard compression test as well as a leak down test to see if it is worth messing with or just replace the engine completely. Does anyone know a place in the Inland Empire to pick up a fully rebuilt 1.7? Please advise, thanks. First question: did the car have carbs when you got it or did you have it converted to carbs? Second question: why was it converted to carbs? 30 years ago puts it right in the era when carbs became the easy answer to runability problems instead of learning how to troubleshoot FI problems. It could have been something simple that led to the carb conversion. Happened many times. I would look strongly at converting back to D-jet FI before you look at replacing the engine. It's much cheaper and could lead to more reliable service. A well sorted FI system is a pleasure to drive at any rpm. If the car has spent most of it's time sitting in your garage, the engine probably doesn't have a lot of miles on it and may be just fine. Do the compression and leak down tests to confirm the engine's health but don't assume the carbs aren't the problem. |
injunmort |
Oct 13 2016, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
sounds to me the car really only needs a good sorting, not a power train rebuild.
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mepstein |
Oct 13 2016, 04:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,317 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Find someone with a good running 4 who is converting to a 6
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Heeltoe914 |
Oct 13 2016, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
Glad your putting it back on the road. PM me hear if you like I can move you in the right direction for testing the motor and if needed then go towards motor replacement. But a 914 motor sitting for 30 years in dry storage should run great with some tuning an some clean up on the Fuel supply system.
I just got a 2.0 running after a reseal, tune / clean up. and it runs great. I would run some PB blaster down the spark plug whole just for safe measures. |
0396 |
Oct 13 2016, 07:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
I'd say best bang for the buck is to talk with McMark at Original Customs about the requirements for his 2056. Only problem with McMark, his services are great,but he's about 3000 miles away. The request is for someone in the LA area. To the OP, you will simply needed to surf the classified and or simply take it to a local shop for trouble shooting and or rebuild. Good luck |
JmuRiz |
Oct 14 2016, 07:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I had no idea what "Inland Empire" was...figured it just meant the lower 48 states. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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JustinMeier |
Oct 14 2016, 01:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-August 16 From: Scottsdale Member No.: 20,258 Region Association: None |
I had no idea what "Inland Empire" was...figured it just meant the lower 48 states. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) 909/951 area codes essentially.. |
PlantMan |
Oct 14 2016, 02:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
My 914 I have owned for almost 30 years. Very beautiful car but has sat in my garage covered for 80% of that time. Never really ran very well, wants to shut off at red lights, stuff like that. I rebuilt the carburators my self but only got alittle better. I am going to do a standard compression test as well as a leak down test to see if it is worth messing with or just replace the engine completely. Does anyone know a place in the Inland Empire to pick up a fully rebuilt 1.7? Please advise, thanks. Call European Motorwerks or Fat Performance. There is also a great shop in Ontario but I can't think of the name at the moment. I also hear Rimco mentioned a lot but they maybe more VW shop. |
marksteinhilber |
Oct 14 2016, 03:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Member No.: 15,057 Region Association: Southern California |
My 914 I have owned for almost 30 years. Very beautiful car but has sat in my garage covered for 80% of that time. Never really ran very well, wants to shut off at red lights, stuff like that. I rebuilt the carburators my self but only got alittle better. I am going to do a standard compression test as well as a leak down test to see if it is worth messing with or just replace the engine completely. Does anyone know a place in the Inland Empire to pick up a fully rebuilt 1.7? Please advise, thanks. Call European Motorwerks or Fat Performance. There is also a great shop in Ontario but I can't think of the name at the moment. I also hear Rimco mentioned a lot but they maybe more VW shop. Yes, have Jorge at European Motor Works rebuild yours for very reasonable, they build plenty of type 4s. Or Gus in Rancho Cucamonga at german auto. FAT is very good, but more $$$. |
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