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| eman 928 |
 Sep 16 2014, 05:59 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 10-September 14 From: Oakland, MI Member No.: 17,885 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Hi, I am going to look at a 914 to purchase this weekend and this will be my first 914. I'm more familiar with 928's and I am wondering if there is a thread somewhere on 914 world that has information on what to look for when buying a 914. Thanks in advance for your help.
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| CptTripps |
Sep 18 2014, 11:38 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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| eman 928 |
Sep 18 2014, 12:42 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 10-September 14 From: Oakland, MI Member No.: 17,885 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(CptTripps @ Sep 18 2014, 01:38 PM)  Thanks Doug. I am assuming another place to look for rust? |
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| cn2800 |
Sep 18 2014, 04:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 11-August 14 From: Amarillo, Texas Member No.: 17,766 Region Association: None |
Since I happen to have the engine out for a moment, I can clarify - This photo is taken of the engine compartment from the driver's side, looking right:
 You can easily pick out the crusty battery tray. Below it is the inverted square cone of the battery tray support. Just in front of the base of the support (towards the front of the car) you can see a sort of ski slope-looking top of the longitudinal structural member. That's where you need to look. Here it is from above:  You can see how this longitudinal member forms a little pit at the bottom with the attached crossmember. There's a drain hole there, but it is easily blocked with leaves or dirt. You get the triple-whammy of water pooling, dirt to hold the water, and all the battery acid/byproduct shenannegoats. It can be a real mess. |
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Posts in this topic
eman 928 Buyer guide thread Sep 16 2014, 05:59 PM
Dave_Darling There is a 914 FAQ on Pelican Parts (see the link ... Sep 16 2014, 06:35 PM
SirAndy The three main things to check for on a 914:
- Rus... Sep 16 2014, 06:43 PM turk22 try this:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/How_to_... Sep 16 2014, 06:37 PM Johny Blackstain :wttc:
I agree with Dave completely & would ... Sep 16 2014, 06:42 PM Cuda911 Read my 914 hunt thread:
http://www.914world.com/... Sep 16 2014, 11:53 PM eman 928 Thanks for all of the input so far. I will defint... Sep 18 2014, 07:52 AM eman 928 Here are a few pics of the car i'm looking at ... Sep 18 2014, 08:10 AM eman 928 One more Sep 18 2014, 08:14 AM bandjoey Unless corrected by an expert (i'm not!) ... Sep 18 2014, 08:15 AM eman 928
Unless corrected by an expert (i'm not!) ... Sep 18 2014, 09:44 AM brant Pull the rockers before buying any car Sep 18 2014, 10:27 AM bandjoey He's pointing under the battery tray aka the h... Sep 18 2014, 02:15 PM RobW All 914s have rust. Its just a matter of how much ... Sep 18 2014, 10:08 PM 914werke
Since I happen to have the engine out for a momen... Sep 19 2014, 08:24 AM eman 928 Pics of trunk Sep 19 2014, 11:54 AM |
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