newbie--914 ownerr for 36 hours '75 1.8, 26 years in storage. Now what? Options

[almus]

Greetings,

I am a newbie 914 owner. Said green 1975 1.8 has been
in garage in northern NH since 1984. There is rust,but it is
surprisingly not that bad. Purchased for the princely sum of 500.
Interior good. battery support is rusty but doesn't appear to be
real bad. Looks to be about 62k original miles.

Gas tank contents have reverted to primordial ooze.
Gas tank cleaning kit? or radiator shop? Donor?
Oil is clean; must have been changed just before being
parked. Can't open rear trunk

I am concerned the entire fuel system may be shot.
My thoughts are to find a rusty donor car to
scavenge.

I have some newbie questions.

Will any 914 motor fit in my car? If I get a 2.0 donor,
are there any years that *won't* fit because of ???
(transmission? mounts? etc?)


Any local (to me) gurus willing to show me the ropes?
I am in south east New Hampshire.


Thanks.

-a

[wolfgang914]

Greetings,

I am a newbie 914 owner. Said green 1975 1.8 has been
in garage in northern NH since 1984. There is rust,but it is
surprisingly not that bad. Purchased for the princely sum of 500.
Interior good. battery support is rusty but doesn't appear to be
real bad. Looks to be about 62k original miles.

Gas tank contents have reverted to primordial ooze.
Gas tank cleaning kit? or radiator shop? Donor?
Oil is clean; must have been changed just before being
parked. Can't open rear trunk

I am concerned the entire fuel system may be shot.
My thoughts are to find a rusty donor car to
scavenge.

I have some newbie questions.

Will any 914 motor fit in my car? If I get a 2.0 donor,
are there any years that *won't* fit because of ???
(transmission? mounts? etc?)


Any local (to me) gurus willing to show me the ropes?
I am in south east New Hampshire.


Thanks.

-a

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I bought a 75 1.8 out of boston. that was in storage for many years. i would give it a tune up change the plugs. wires cap and rotor. also take out the fuel injectors and soak them for a few days in gasoline to try and get the varnish out allso before you put them back. on the injector there is two terminals connect one side to a neg. side and the other side to the positive and you will hear the injector open do this a few times to each one. this will insure they are working. if they are not working you need to replace them. keep in mind the injector top has a color to them. make sure that what ever injector you buy that they match. next take out the gas tank. empty it and clean it out, there is a gas tank renewal kit from POR 15. follow the instructions in the kit.. it take a little time but you will be amazed with the results. if you have any other questions or help. please contact me @ wolfgang914@yahoo.com hve fun and good luck with your project...