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| mikeatrpi |
 Apr 11 2004, 08:50 AM
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I found a 72 914 1.7L that the owner is casually selling (he's not listing it in papers; it's parked in the back of a parking lot with a sign in the window). The owner describes the engine as "needing work" and making a "knocking sound." I haven't heard it run myself, but apparently it starts. What could this be, and how much to fix it?
The paint is silver but not shinny, body is straight with a little rust by the driver's rear bumper, and the top leaks. I haven't gone through Pelican's checklist for rust yet. Based on what I've told you, does $2k US sound fair? I'm looking for my first real project car. Thank you for any advice you can provide! -Mike |
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| Joe Bob |
Apr 11 2004, 09:05 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
It's worth what YOU think it is....if it's a rod knock and a 1.7....lose the motor and go with a 2.0.....the price of the rebuild or buying a 2.0 will be around the same.
Out in CA, it's worth 1,000 max, IF the interior and rust is not bad. BTW....just happen to have a complete rebuilt 2056 for sale.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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mikeatrpi 72 Engine "knocks" Apr 11 2004, 08:50 AM
Bleyseng "Knocks" like in a rod knock? I wouldn't pay ... Apr 11 2004, 08:59 AM ArtechnikA everybody is so concerned about the engines...
eng... Apr 11 2004, 09:04 AM vsg914 Engine knocks could be alot of things. Most likely... Apr 11 2004, 09:04 AM nebreitling are you sure the sound isn't just a maladjuste... Apr 11 2004, 10:58 AM mikeatrpi Thanks for the tips so far. I went out earlier an... Apr 11 2004, 11:34 AM mikeatrpi As promised, an update.
First, the car is a 73, n... Apr 11 2004, 06:02 PM ArtechnikA what's it like at the bulkhead, behind the sea... Apr 11 2004, 07:05 PM SirAndy it looks OK on the outside, but you should have ta... Apr 11 2004, 07:21 PM TimT Where in NY is this car?
Most of NY is "the rust ... Apr 11 2004, 07:28 PM mikeatrpi An update- I got a chance to drive the 914 today.... May 10 2004, 08:55 PM SirAndy |
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