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| tadink |
Aug 17 2011, 10:08 PM
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Hey all - Please allow me to introduce myself and I'll post some pix as soon as I can. I'm a longtime PCA member and have restored a 67 911 that is still in the family....now I've gone an purchased a 73 914 1.7L Fuel Injected car in the Bay Area. It has been sitting for a bit, does not have appreciable rust, and seems in generally good shape apart from some mostly minor issues.
Question - after having been sitting for 6+ months, she fired up and ran - but a bit rough. No engine noise or knocks, but the idle is rough, it stalls at low rpms, and is pretty rough except under a good amount of throttle. I'm thinking dirty injectors at least - what is the best course of action from here? options - add injector cleaner, good gas, run the bee-jesus out of her option2 - get the thing to the mechanic and let him sort it out option3 - ???? your help and guidance is appreciated - I've had great success with the lads on the Pelican Parts 911 board, and you all seem quite helpful as well as I've read thru the posts on this board. Hope to be able to contribute as well as learn... best tom |
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Aug 17 2011, 10:24 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 21,239 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Vaccum leaks from old hoses, bad gas and sticking injectors like you said. Full tune up like was suggested. Drain the tank, I think Jake posted something about bad gas causing valve sticking or something like that...Can't remember exactly but I recall it was very bad.
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tadink New to the Forum - 73 1.7L FI Aug 17 2011, 10:08 PM
underthetire Do a full tune up. New wires, fuel lines, valve ad... Aug 17 2011, 10:13 PM
kerensky Vacuum leaks from old hoses
This. Fuel injection ... Aug 17 2011, 10:36 PM
simonr Fresh gas can always work wonders on a car thats b... Aug 18 2011, 04:48 AM
eric9144
Do a full tune up. New wires, fuel lines, valve a... Aug 18 2011, 09:01 AM
tadink
Do a full tune up. New wires, fuel lines, valve ... Aug 18 2011, 09:45 AM
ezbngreen914 I got the same car (1973 914 1.7) back in Nov. 201... Aug 18 2011, 10:31 PM
underthetire Fuel injector cleaner: old berrymans in the tank a... Aug 18 2011, 10:34 PM
tadink
Fuel injector cleaner: old berrymans in the tank ... Aug 18 2011, 10:46 PM
swl There are good mail order fuel injector services a... Aug 19 2011, 08:14 AM
scott_in_nh Check that both the distributor vacuum advance/ret... Aug 19 2011, 11:17 AM
tadink
Check that both the distributor vacuum advance/re... Aug 20 2011, 11:17 PM
perrysan When the engine is cold, does it idle/run OK, but ... Aug 19 2011, 11:38 AM
tadink LOL - - you guys are the best, and I'd take yo... Aug 20 2011, 10:57 PM
swl
I need an idiot's guide to fuel injection, cl... Aug 21 2011, 07:33 AM
tadink
I need an idiot's guide to fuel injection, c... Aug 21 2011, 12:41 PM
SirAndy I think it's time you post some pics of your e... Aug 21 2011, 12:44 PM
tadink HI guys -
some pix - 1st is from the port side l... Aug 21 2011, 01:06 PM
swl There are a few things that are just out of site t... Aug 21 2011, 07:56 PM
tadink
There are a few things that are just out of site ... Aug 21 2011, 08:33 PM
SirAndy I don't see your MPS anywhere? And no air filt... Aug 21 2011, 09:31 PM
Elliot Cannon
I don't see your MPS anywhere? And no air fil... Aug 21 2011, 09:37 PM
tadink
I don't see your MPS anywhere? And no air fil... Aug 21 2011, 10:37 PM

kerensky sigh - perhaps this is a bridge too far and maybe ... Aug 22 2011, 08:47 AM
swl
I don't see your MPS anywhere? And no air fil... Aug 23 2011, 06:33 PM
tadink
[quote name='SirAndy' post='1528602' date='Aug 21... Aug 23 2011, 08:55 PM
Jeffs9146 Clean it up, replace all vacume lines, check AAR, ... Aug 22 2011, 08:06 AM![]() ![]() |
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