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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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| Tom_T |
Apr 30 2011, 08:14 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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Stock tire size was either 155SR15 on 15x4.5 steel wheels (standard eqpt.) or 165SR15 on the 15x5.5 steel or Pedrini alloy wheels (options) - look at the sticker on the expansion tank around the fuel filler on the gas tank for tire size & inflation pressures. The window sticker may also list it if they were the larger optional ones. Kumho, Bridgestone/Firestone, Riken, Vredestein & others offer the SR & TR rated tires for your 914 - just Google whichever size is on the sticker. If you go with a non-stock tire, the the 195/65R15 will give you less speedo & odometer error. There is a tire size calculator to check tire sizes & errors vs. stock spec. in the 914 info section at the top of the page. Good 914 info also at Originality & History forum & the links below - in addition to the Garage forum here. http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/ p914.com |
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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 type47 :wttc:
The trunk light comes on with the headligh... Apr 29 2011, 11:44 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
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