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mr.midget |
May 23 2008, 09:47 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 23-May 08 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 9,092 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hey everybody, I'm new here and wanted to tap your expertise on everything 914. I've been looking to find a car I can maintain myself and have always wanted a Porsche. I should humbly mention I currently know nothing about fixing cars, but am really interested in learning, so I thought I'd ask some experts!
I recently stumbled upon a 1974 914 for sale across the street from my parents. the guy was asking $3500. He says it has a 1.7L fuel injected engine, 57k original miles. He and his brother work on cars, so he says it's about 90% restored and was probably garage kept the entire time (he's the 3rd owner) Says it needs a valve adjustment and might have a bad plug, but no significant engine trouble. No rust, but needs a new paint job. I'd really appreciate anybody's input on what I need to look for when I go evaluate this car, especially anything specific to 914s I should know when I check it out. Also, if you guys could fill me in on owning a 914. My brother-in-law has told me to be wary of the difficulty in working on the car, as well as the great expense and rarity of parts. I know nothing, but figure if I'm gonna learn how to work on a car, it might as well be on a sweet one. I'm not looking to completely restore it (yet), but I'd love to get it purring, paint it, and have a fun car to tool around on the weekends with. Am I getting in way over my head heere with a 914 as my first project car? Thanks! |
ericread |
May 23 2008, 09:57 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool! You will get an amazing amount of help from this board. I was in your place about 18 months ago. Due to the support from the "World" members, I now do all of my own maintenance.
I have a '74 which is my daily driver. My operating costs, including all of my gas, oil, parts, repair costs, and insurance, costs me about the same per mile as my Hyundai Tucson. Pelican Parts has a very good primer on what to look for when buying a 914: http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/How_to_buy_a_914.htm Parts costs are as inexpensive or as expensive as you want to go. I have chosen to keep my teener as stock as possible, so I post requests on the "Classified's" and "Member Vendor" forums, as well as check out eBay from time to time. "How To" articles are easily available through this BBS, the Pelican Parts BBS and the "Automobile Atlanta" web site. If you really want to know about the type-4 engine, check out Jake Raby's "Air-Cooled Technologies" web site, or search this BBS for "Jake Raby". Post lost of pictures and you will get back some really excellent (and sometimes what passes for somewhat humerous) advice. Good luck!!! |
mr.midget |
May 23 2008, 11:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 23-May 08 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 9,092 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks, this gives me some great reading for the weekend! I'm currently trying to get pictures to post (the car is actually in detroit, which is why I haven't been able to eye it myself). You mentioned that you keep your car as stock as possible. Stupid question coming, but seeing as this is my very first attempt to work on a car, and I'm probably more concerned with just having it run sweet than being 100% original, can I still easily find engine parts that work but aren't neccessarily "stock" or "original" parts?
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