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> Asking before I start ..., for my new to me 914 have a few ??'s
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post Apr 3 2012, 05:48 PM
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Still working on going thru my new to me 1973 914 2.0 liter and have a few ??'s

I am going to dropping the engine in order to clean up the back wall and the hell hole section .. have to cut out a small rust section and patch then paint ...

Question is .. what else should I do "while I am in there" planning to do an oil change .. tranny fluid change(is swepco 201 correct for this ??) valve adjustment ... tune up and swap out the single carb for the dual webers...

If there are any recommendations such as plug type, fluid commentary, etc it would be greatly appreciated ...

I had planned swepco for the tranny, Valvoline Vr1 20/50 w/ zddp and a Mahle filter
those are the same fluids i use in my 911 and I think are correct for the 914 ..

Also when pulling engine/tranny on the 911 I use a motorcycle jack and crib it to hold thins right .. anyone use these to pull the engine/tranny ?? and if so any pics for cradle ???
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post Apr 3 2012, 07:29 PM
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Still working on going thru my new to me 1973 914 2.0 liter and have a few ??'s

I am going to dropping the engine in order to clean up the back wall and the hell hole section .. have to cut out a small rust section and patch then paint ...

Question is .. what else should I do "while I am in there" planning to do an oil change .. tranny fluid change(is swepco 201 correct for this ??) valve adjustment ... tune up and swap out the single carb for the dual webers...

If there are any recommendations such as plug type, fluid commentary, etc it would be greatly appreciated ...

I had planned swepco for the tranny, Valvoline Vr1 20/50 w/ zddp and a Mahle filter
those are the same fluids i use in my 911 and I think are correct for the 914 ..

Also when pulling engine/tranny on the 911 I use a motorcycle jack and crib it to hold thins right .. anyone use these to pull the engine/tranny ?? and if so any pics for cradle ???

What I've used forever is a simple creeper (low rise), with an additional 2x4 brace at the center. I do remover the exhaust sytem prior & lower the motor/trans assy slowly & centered on the creeper. Balance the load as you remove it on a hydraulic jack, roll it out & gently glide the creeper/engine/trans assy to the ground. Usually have a bud/wife keep things stable. Works for me.

While the motor is out, dump that carb & find the proper injection parts. I hate carbs? But that's just me.
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