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just bought a 74 914 1.8 |
yoder61 |
Aug 30 2007, 03:41 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 30-August 07 From: portland Member No.: 8,055 |
i just bought 914 and have no experience on working on the 914
and it hasn't ran in 18 years and only has 69,000 original miles i need help on were to start is the engine similar to most vw or is it way different |
tdgray |
Aug 30 2007, 06:48 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
First (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
Second... do a search on this site and on Pelican about your engine. This is a type 4 whereas bugs are a type 1... different animals. You need to figure some things out before you go replacing things etc. Do you have the original FI or carbs? Have any modifications been done to the engine? Are all the pieces there? Answer some of those questions is a good place to get started. |
por73914 |
Aug 30 2007, 11:00 AM
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I don't know what the hell I am doing... Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 10-April 07 From: Fayetteville, AR Member No.: 7,660 |
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cooltimes |
Aug 30 2007, 02:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
i just bought 914 and have no experience on working on the 914 and it hasn't ran in 18 years and only has 69,000 original miles i need help on were to start is the engine similar to most vw or is it way different Both the VW and 914 are 4's but entirely different. A good place to look for info is here but do some surfing at http://www.PelicanParts.com too MikeCooley TN |
Rav914 |
Aug 30 2007, 03:45 PM
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All-weather fan Group: Members Posts: 738 Joined: 15-April 07 From: WA Member No.: 7,669 Region Association: None |
Sounds familiar….
I bought a '74 1.8 recently that had been sitting since 1986 with 49,000 miles. Here's what I did to get it on the road safely. Pulled the motor - replaced all vaccuum hoses for the FI - replaced all rubber fuel lines - oil change - transmission oil change - fuel filter - new clutch disk - valve adjustment - had fuel injectors rebuilt - spark plugs - Mallory Unilite (clearly optional) with new plug wires - air filter Entire brake system gone through - calipers rebuilt by PMB, with turned rotors and new pads - SS brake lines - 19mm master cylinder New tires and wheels The rest of the stuff I have done has been cosmetic to bring it back to original configuration. It's been fun and I love the L-jet system. Smooth as silk. Enjoy! |
yoder61 |
Aug 30 2007, 05:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 30-August 07 From: portland Member No.: 8,055 |
thanks for the info and the whole thing is original
and the only real prob with the car is the rust in the rear trunk |
yoder61 |
Aug 30 2007, 09:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 30-August 07 From: portland Member No.: 8,055 |
i got it running in one day thank you all
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BMartin914 |
Aug 30 2007, 10:03 PM
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i got it running in one day thank you all Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Lucky you. I am working on a car now that has sat for the past 14 years. The fuel turned to black goo in the bottom of the tank. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Needless to say it will need a new fuel tank before it runs. |
yoder61 |
Aug 30 2007, 10:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 30-August 07 From: portland Member No.: 8,055 |
i got it running in one day thank you all Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Lucky you. I am working on a car now that has sat for the past 14 years. The fuel turned to black goo in the bottom of the tank. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Needless to say it will need a new fuel tank before it runs. all it took was to rehook the spark plug new gas battery and oil the guy i bought it from had it sit for 18 years till i bought it but the dumbass didnt take out the battery so i have to make a new wheel well from all the rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and had lots of little mice |
tdgray |
Aug 31 2007, 07:32 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
i got it running in one day thank you all Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Lucky you. I am working on a car now that has sat for the past 14 years. The fuel turned to black goo in the bottom of the tank. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Needless to say it will need a new fuel tank before it runs. but the dumbass didnt take out the battery so i have to make a new wheel well from all the rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) You may want to explore that VERY thoroughly. That "wheel well" is actually an intregral part of the chassis. Inspect the longs... pull the rocker panels and poke around. Where there is some rust.... there will be more. |
type47 |
Aug 31 2007, 09:09 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
i'm surprised nobody hasn't added .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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yoder61 |
Aug 31 2007, 11:25 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 30-August 07 From: portland Member No.: 8,055 |
i'm surprised nobody hasn't added .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) i'll try to get some on tonight i lost the usb to my camera going to buy a new one |
yoder61 |
Sep 2 2007, 11:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 30-August 07 From: portland Member No.: 8,055 |
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yoder61 |
Sep 2 2007, 11:45 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 30-August 07 From: portland Member No.: 8,055 |
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yoder61 |
Sep 2 2007, 11:50 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 30-August 07 From: portland Member No.: 8,055 |
1.car
2.car 3.fender dent 4.battery tray rust 5.wheel well rust 6.door rust |
type47 |
Sep 3 2007, 07:20 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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