Carbs?, FI shot, what does everyone recommend |
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Carbs?, FI shot, what does everyone recommend |
brooks944 |
Sep 26 2014, 10:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 5-September 10 From: Kingston, TN Member No.: 12,139 Region Association: South East States |
Bought a new to me 914 in April and had issues ever since. Current one is it is very hard to start, my mechanic is using starter fluid to get it going. Cold start valve is disconnected and no wiring to support it, won't stay running without keeping the gas peddle pushed some, etc. He recommends changing to carbs, and with the limited paperwork I got with the car, the mechanic that rebuilt the engine from 1.8 to 2.2L recommended the same. What do you guys recommend, parts for the FI are much more than dual carbs and then I'll have to pay for all the troubleshooting with the FI.
If you recommend carbs, where is the best place to buy and what would you recommend for the modified 2.2L? Thanks, I need the help! Rick |
KELTY360 |
Sep 26 2014, 06:00 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,037 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
This is what happened back in the day. A mechanic who didn't know squat about FI and wasn't interested in learning recommends to the customer that they sh*tcan the FI and convert to carbs. You're lucky because your car still has the components in place and there are people here who can walk you, or a mechanic, through the process of sorting it out. In the end you'll have a better running, more reliable 914 if you stick with the FI. There is a really good reason why there's been a deafening silence of those who think you should dump the FI and go to carbs.
If you're worried about the wiring, take advantage of the offers you've gotten for a replacement harness. |
RenoRoger |
Sep 26 2014, 09:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 11-November 10 From: Reno, NV Member No.: 12,370 Region Association: Northern California |
I want to second the many responses recommending staying with FI. I have been running a 1976 912E with L-jet FI for the last 3 years. The only problems I have had was a failed coil, a failing Pertronix breakerless ignition plus a new set of Bosch ignition points that failed after 300 miles. None of it FI related.
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