Peter from TX... 1970 914/6 Restoration & build th, My introduction & build thread -- PICS I Options

[AgPete139]

Howdy everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

My name is Peter and I am new to the world of Porsche. A number of months ago, I was given permission to restore my fathers 1970 914/6 in all original condition, and have recently (last week) begun the restoration process. I am so excited to get my father's first car back in running condition. It has sat in the garage for the last 28 years, and age has taken its toll. Rust (battery and trunk lid seals, etc.), some dry rot, numerous dents and bangs, and seizure to name a few. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Now, on with the pics!

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I am starting on the front end (steering, suspension, brakes) and I have come to a wall. Is there anyone in the Houston area (or willing to lend...I am honest) that will let me borrow a pin tool (4 grooved/pronged) for the lower strut?


Are there any other special tools that I will actually need when I rebuild the engine etc.? For instance, the front hub "required" a special tool resembling a mini crowbar, but a medium flathead and prying did the job just fine. Is this grooved socket worth the $65 to buy, and what are your thoughts on replacing it with a regular hex nut of the same thread and suspension washer for ease of removal for the future?

I have also done quite a bit of researching, and have acquired the original shop manuals for this unique beauty.

Any questions or pointers, I'd love to hear them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)



Pete

[charliew]

Hi Pete, I hope this isn't too late but a word from a old guy thats been missing with cars since about 60. If your car is low mileage and even if it isn't you may not need much on the motor but a hone and rings and a valve job and bearings and reseal everything. I know it's pretty dirty but thats the way with old air cooled stuff. There are new sealers and new techniques and this board probably knows all the answers. On the motor if it will turn through try to put it on #1 tdc and take some pictures of the cams and dist position so you will be reassured when it goes back together it is right. I'm sure you can figgure it out but a lot of pictures are great problem solvers as to exactly what went where. There is a thread on here (homemade tools) I think that shows a simple cheap homemade soda blaster that you can clean the carbs and aluminum parts up with. On the carbs try to write down the number of turns on each adjustment from the seated in position, don't turn them in too tight just seated is good, and you should have a good starting point when going back together. The carbs may only need cleaning but you probably will need new gaskets. It might surprise you but when motors are covered with oil they clean up like new, there won't be much corrosion. You might be able to save the carb gaskets if you are careful. The soda blast will make them look new and washes of with warm water and won't hurt anything. Mark the rockers so they go back exactly where they came from. Check around you might need new exhaust valves to be safe.

You are doing great but it will help if you study other restorations before you get too far to avoid any costly errors.

I think I already said it but you have just finished 4 yrs. of studying stuff that might have been boring at times but now you can study something that is a lot of fun. The great thing is someone has already done the exact same thing you are starting on and it is probably on the web.

Have a good time and be careful a doctor visit makes it get real expensive fast.

You've got lots of good knowledgable guys close by. 914sixer and experu have both sold me good parts and they are close.

Charlie