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What upgrades/safety things does a new owner do? |
Super90 |
Dec 3 2010, 11:46 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 25-November 10 From: GA Member No.: 12,423 Region Association: South East States |
HI all, when my new car gets here I want to go thru it for safety upgrades and eliminate as many roadside breakdown possibilities. It has led a sheltered life, a 2.0. 74 with a lot of great options (less a/c which is ok by me).It has not been driven a lot in the past couple of years.
I was thinking: 1. It has all the original red & green hoses in the engine compartment. Replace all that stuff? 2. Fuel lines replace with SS kit. (who sells?) at same time take out tank & clean it & get new fuel filter. Is there a recommended upgrade filter? 3. Move fuel pump to front. (Could not find a how to type article, any help appreciated) Any recommended upgrade pump? 4. Clutch cable 5. Fan belt 6. Check brake parts & replace/rebuild as necessary. I want to keep the car pretty much stock so not looking for big brake upgrades or such. But should I use a bigger Mastery cylinder like the one on the early 911? Any other recommendations appreciated. I've been reading up on the car via a number of threads here & thru the Haynes shop book. Oh yeah, any other 914 guys/guru's in the Augusta,GA area or in nearby SC or other places reasonably close by? Couldnt figure how to search the memebr list by area. Thanks, George |
Spoke |
Dec 3 2010, 09:16 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,991 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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Nice car and welcome. Post more pics. Interior; front & rear trunks; engine compartment; remove the rocker panels and get pics of the longs. Let's see your new baby. The items mentioned are very good tips for general maintenance. Before replacing anything, inspect the car inside and out. Find out what the car needs before replacing things. Maybe nothing needs replaced! I bought my 74 the the needs-replacing parts were obvious: new clutch and new driver-side rear swing arm bushing. After that I drove it like I stole it. Keep looking for things that might need service. check the gas tank by trying to peek in the top of the tank. You can remove the fuel sender pretty easy to see the inside condition. Mine was pristine inside and needed no work. |
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