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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 |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 3 2010, 12:56 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,894 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
answers after the questions:
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? only on a need to replace basis. The colorful hoses are now all grey and black and if yours are still good do not replace. The original cloth vacuum hoses are fairly expensive as well. It is a testament to your 914 that you still have the originals installed 2. Fuel lines replace with SS kit. (who sells?) not in a million years unless you have had welding done in the tunnel for clutch tube or floor board. The original factory lines have been well protected all of these years and are usually just fine. They are also a hassle to replace at same time take out tank & clean it & get new fuel filter. Is there a recommended upgrade filter? Fuel tank screen replacement, fuel tank clean out, and replacing the lower cloth fuel lines is a good move, replacing the filter is always good 3. Move fuel pump to front. (Could not find a how to type article, any help appreciated) Any recommended upgrade pump? Do not! We have sold the factory engineers approved fuel pump relocation kit for years, but these days as 914s are not driven much on long hot trips, we see less and less vapor lock. It is a hassle to relocate and I would not do it if yours is still firmly secured to the bottom of the engine shelf. Keep that original car original!!!! 4. Clutch cable Always a good idea, make sure you grease the new cable before installation and replace the pivot bushing in the front the fork and clevis, the 7mm nyloc nut, the boot and the banjo clip, clean the roller, lightly grease it , and make sure there is a steel wedge at the back 5. Fan belt probably has never been replaced because it is hidden away. Good idea. It is 10x965 6. Check brake parts & replace/rebuild as necessary. Absolutely do not take the brakes apart unless there is a problem. Only flush the system with ate blue brake fluid 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? no 17 mm cylinder is just right for the car. 19mm increases pedal effort Any other recommendations appreciated. I've been reading up on the car via a number of threads here & thru the Haynes shop book. valve adjust oil change transmission oil change distributor service and front wheel bearing repack and change the air filter. Check the car over in general including lights and tire pressure. And lastly, buy the book 914 tech tips 700 and read it cover to cover. 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 |
Super90 |
Dec 3 2010, 01:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 25-November 10 From: GA Member No.: 12,423 Region Association: South East States |
Great site fellows and great guys giving good info. Thanks very much. Keep any comments coming---ALL information happily soaked up. Look forward to becoming a member of the 914 group. I have been a 356'er for decades but had some 914's in the earlier years. Here are some pics in response to the requests. The S90's & the 2.0. These are NOT trailer queens. They are driven all the time. I just did a 4400 mile round trip in the green car to Park City, UT & back to GA. Looking forward to meeting some of you folks and driving my car. Thanks guys. All the best, George |
Madswede |
Dec 3 2010, 09:00 PM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Look forward to becoming a member of the 914 group. I have been a 356'er for decades but had some 914's in the earlier years. Here are some pics in response to the requests. The S90's & the 2.0. These are NOT trailer queens. They are driven all the time. I just did a 4400 mile round trip in the green car to Park City, UT & back to GA. Looking forward to meeting some of you folks and driving my car. Thanks guys. All the best, George (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) George, did you perchance just buy and pick up that 914 in New Mexico? The plate sort of looks like our older plates, and I think I saw a car very much like that for sale in Las Cruces, down south by El Paso, TX. Just curious. The S90's look great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Cheers, Nelson |
Super90 |
Dec 4 2010, 06:20 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 Nelson, no the car was delivered new to Beverly Hills and spent its life there, garaged and hardly used by the first owner. In 06 it went to Oregon & was pretty much garaged by the second owner who I purchased the car from. It is well documented from window sticker thru the service book to current receipts. Even comes with the unopened bottle of Champagne the Dealer in Beverly Hills, under his own label, gave to all new P car owners. Nick kept the bottle and passed it to Roger, who is sending it along to me.
The second owner personalized the car by painting the exterior door mirror black and the alu outer edge of the Fuchs all black. This is easily fixed to get it back to as delivered and all else is pretty much stock. Once I get it & go thru and check it out, service it, and apply some of the great tips given in this thread, I plan to just drive it, like I do my other cars. TOM, you are Kidding? PCNA will honor a recall from 74...wow that's service. Ohh yeah, the yellow spray can stuff should come right off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) All the best, George |
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