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| falconfp2001 |
 Jan 7 2011, 09:22 PM
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Pancho Pantera  Group: Members Posts: 451 Joined: 5-December 10 From: Downey, CA Member No.: 12,456 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I'm a noobie to the 914 but not to working on Air Cooled vehicles. Are replacement springs the only way to fix the sagging rear problem?
The car already rides kind of rough but I'd like a better height in the rear and a lower agressive stance in the front, while making it a smoother ride without the roll when cornering. Any suggestions? |
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| falconfp2001 |
Jan 9 2011, 01:24 AM
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Pancho Pantera Group: Members Posts: 451 Joined: 5-December 10 From: Downey, CA Member No.: 12,456 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Let me tell you what I have gotten myself into.
1971 1.7L FI, completely stock. Idles not so good. Definitely needs a valve adjustment (witch I would need help with) I would love to do this myself. Also, has the low idle speed problem I've been reading about. Is completely stock, from the bumper to the exhaust. I want to eventually convert to dual webers but will have to wait for the summer. I also have a Side Shifter pending coming next month with the complete linkage. Right now I have a Tail Shifter that is functional but needs replacing. Installing that will be no problem but it sucks by myself. I want to do the Valve adjustment with the car on stands as it is described on Pelican Parts. Should be easy but I've never done it on a 914 and that has me worried. I also have no tools for this project except a craftsman mm socket set. If anyone can help with that that would be awesome. I got the beer and the pool. I want to install new valve covers at the same time and torque the heads to within specifications. What I have noticed since driving. Oil leak from the guide tubes. Should be able to correct by replacing gaskets or by torqueing the heads down. Seems to have an exhaust leak but I'm not worried about that as I can replace the gaskets and later purchase a SS setup. I wish I could tune the FI better but it's at the point where it will be cheaper to get carbs. I like carbs., Easier to work with and not so many control points versus EFI. Sorry you originality buffs. So, if anyone can lend a hand with my new project and if you like the feeling of working on a vehicle instead of always relying on the dealer then let me know. Frank |
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falconfp2001 Ride Height Jan 7 2011, 09:22 PM
SirAndy Any suggestions?
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r_towle
Didn't know that about the Bilsteins. The pri... Jan 7 2011, 11:43 PM
detoxcowboy
Didn't know that about the Bilsteins. The pri... Jan 8 2011, 10:08 AM bmtrnavsky
[quote name='falconfp2001' post='1415... Jan 8 2011, 08:46 PM falconfp2001 Hmmm, Yeah, I'm not looking for low low. I jus... Jan 7 2011, 11:51 PM r_towle its an 11mm wrench and a tape measure.
I measure f... Jan 7 2011, 11:56 PM nsr-jamie
its an 11mm wrench and a tape measure.
I measure ... Jan 8 2011, 07:27 AM silver74insocal :agree: you can also get a bump steer kit for a f... Jan 8 2011, 12:19 AM detoxcowboy Here are some helpfull links for what you may get ... Jan 8 2011, 10:26 AM detoxcowboy Here is what I am trying to inform you, not low lo... Jan 8 2011, 02:28 PM falconfp2001
Here is what I am trying to inform you, not low l... Jan 8 2011, 06:48 PM detoxcowboy The best 4 wheel allighnment in So. Cal.; if you h... Jan 8 2011, 02:38 PM detoxcowboy Yeah, it is the factory 'marathon blue', I... Jan 8 2011, 07:32 PM falconfp2001 Took the car out today to get parts as I'm rep... Jan 8 2011, 11:40 PM silver74insocal "if anyone lives close and can lend a hand wi... Jan 9 2011, 12:39 AM detoxcowboy :DRUNK: Frank, Your alright,
Where do I start... Jan 9 2011, 09:38 AM |
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