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new B to 914's, 'restored and garage kept' hmmmm |
varmint |
Jul 27 2004, 11:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Gulf Breeze, Florida Member No.: 2,412 |
hello everyone
Just joined the club but I've been reading and learning for a couple of weeks now. I bought the 914 in Tampa a couple of weeks ago on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...2483069182&rd=1 and have been busy fixing tail lights, blinkers, horn, etc. I still have brake light issues as the PO has apparently made several modifications to the wiring. I also have a backfire on decel and will drive the car on ramps (scary) to check for exhaust leaks. I'm having 2nd thoughts after reading that the motor must be dropped to change a clutch! I am no mechanic and I hope that I can find a reasonable one in this (Pensacola) area. Looks like most of you are in the CA area? |
varmint |
Jul 28 2004, 07:22 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Gulf Breeze, Florida Member No.: 2,412 |
Thanks for the encouraging words and warm welcome. I just remembered that I did see a really nice 914 at a car show a few months ago in Cantonment so I know there is at least one enthusiast in this area.
Can someone answer a couple of questions that I have? 1) My car is missing the stabilizers (page 102, figure 7.7 in Haynes book) and I'm wondering if they are optional or a must. The car DOES shimmy a bit at 60 but smoothes out beyond that speed. 2) There is an extra battery cable coming from the rear of the car! It is a red cable and it sparked when I touched the car body with the metal clamp. What's up with that? The battery already has both cables on it and starts the car fine. 3) The little tank on top of the gas tank (reserve tank?) has what appears to be old gas in it. Should this tank be drained or will it be used in normal conditions when the main tank gets low? |
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