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| ndfrigi |
 Apr 7 2013, 11:19 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,980 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California 
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Hi guys,
I just saw the postings on recent trip from 66 route and it was mentioned that there are few joined the event with 4 cylinder engine. My question is, how reliable is it for a long drive/trip with just a stock set up engine without modification in the cooling system? Or does it need modification in the cooling system and what are those items? My car is a 1975 1.8 FI. Thank you and God Bless! http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-...92529_thumb.jpg |
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| Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You |
Apr 8 2013, 05:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 7-September 10 From: Puyallup, WA Member No.: 12,150 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you are going on a long trip in good weather pull the rain tray and put it in your trunk with a screwdriver and a ziplock with the screws..if it starts to rain throw it back on. This really allows it to breathe...
I would also suggest a new alternator belt and along with the fresh tune-up, carry some cheap spares and a few tools. Plugs, Cap, rotor, points, condensor, Fuse assortment, and a Haynes manual will run you about $50 for all. Even a spare set of plug wires is cheap if you get VW stuff...if something does happen it is doubtful the local NAPA will have what you need in stock. As everyone said- they are pretty bullet proof. Have a great trip! Andrew |
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| ndfrigi |
Apr 9 2013, 09:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,980 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You @ Apr 8 2013, 04:15 PM)  If you are going on a long trip in good weather pull the rain tray and put it in your trunk with a screwdriver and a ziplock with the screws..if it starts to rain throw it back on. This really allows it to breathe... I would also suggest a new alternator belt and along with the fresh tune-up, carry some cheap spares and a few tools. Plugs, Cap, rotor, points, condensor, Fuse assortment, and a Haynes manual will run you about $50 for all. Even a spare set of plug wires is cheap if you get VW stuff...if something does happen it is doubtful the local NAPA will have what you need in stock. As everyone said- they are pretty bullet proof. Have a great trip! Andrew Thanks Andrew! |
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ndfrigi 914 with 4 cylinder stock set up in long trip Apr 7 2013, 11:19 PM
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