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| potomacmidget |
 Apr 29 2011, 04:54 PM
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I gotta have more cowbell....  Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 27-March 11 From: Maryland Member No.: 12,860 Region Association: North East States 
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Good evening All,
A few weeks ago I asked for some advice on buying a 914 and you guys directed me to the pellican parts buyers guide, thanks. It worked out well, I purchased a 1971, 1.7L from a fellow forum member. It appears to be pretty much original and unmolested. Still has the fuel injection. It even runs well and looks good. I am waiting on my Haynes manual in the mail and wondered if you could provide some guidance while I wait on the book: What size spare tire should I put on the 15 inch spare steel wheel? The tire on there now is too large (and dry rotted) and does not really fit well in the front trunk. Any tricks to adjusting the parking brake? It is not holding. I noticed a light in the rear trunk. I don't know what triggers it. Is there a pin switch somewhere I can't see? Everything on the car appears to work (all lights, etc.) however the odometer no longer works. Is it particuarly difficult to pull the gauge (if that is the problem)? The doors look like they need to be taken apart and all the rubber replaced. I have done this with my MG Midget (it was not pleasant but I got through it). It looks a bit more difficult with these doors. Any advice appreciated. I look forward to learning this car and meeting the members on this site. Thanks again. |
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| type47 |
Apr 29 2011, 11:44 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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The trunk light comes on with the headlight switch. There is a PCAPotomac tech session in Rockville on the 21st of May. Check out pcapotomac.org for details. You can have your car put up on a lift for free and check things out and have tech inspectors explain things about your car. Free coffee and donuts in the am and pizza at lunch. Could be a good way to get into local Porsche happenings and events although in my opinion, 914's are not at the top of the glitzy fast crowd credit card mechanic type cars. Re the emergency brake; I'd look at adjusting the venting clearance. There are 2 companies in CA who repair gauges; North Hollywood Speedometer and Palo Alto Speedometer. |
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potomacmidget Newbie with questions Apr 29 2011, 04:54 PM
underthetire A 195/60 or 65 would fit, or smaller.
Trunk light ... Apr 29 2011, 06:59 PM Jeffs9146 The rear brakes have a nut hidden under a cover on... Apr 29 2011, 07:28 PM flipb Hey,
Welcome to the club and the neighborhood.
M... Apr 29 2011, 07:31 PM Series9 All the responses are telling you how to adjust th... Apr 29 2011, 07:52 PM Jeffs9146
It was for me!! :beer2:
I was having th... Apr 29 2011, 11:32 PM pktzygt Support a member. This link will take you the site... Apr 30 2011, 03:51 AM 914 shifter test your brakes before you go to far. if your rea... Apr 30 2011, 04:55 AM
Tom_T :wttc:
Stock tire size was either 155SR15 on 15x... Apr 30 2011, 08:14 PM |
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