It went up in flames ... Twice |
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It went up in flames ... Twice |
vnault |
Apr 16 2016, 09:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 20-September 15 From: Sherbrooke,qc Member No.: 19,182 Region Association: None |
Well today is a sad day.
I had an appointment to the garage d'o install a thousand dollars worth of parts on my recently bought 914 for my 35th birthday.... Also I wanted them to check for the strong fuel odor since I got it out after the winter. Today it was the first really hot day... 19 degree C and it was sunny. I took the car out... 5 miles of slow driving.... I hear a strange "glurp" while accelerating.... I look back, there was smoke, flame ... I park get my girl to safety, I found water... I extinguished the fire.... Before the firefighter arrived....still they gave the engine bay good rince. I towed the car to a nearby garage... I think there was still something to do with the car. I put a cover on the car and I go home. 6 hours later the police call to tell me that my car was on fire...again. I and the firefighter did not think about disconnecting the batterie.... Probably a spark.... I don't know what h will do. Attached thumbnail(s) |
euro911 |
Apr 22 2016, 02:45 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
It's not as bad as I originally thought (mechanically).
You'll need an engine compartment relay box Round relays and a voltage regulator Engine and alternator wiring harnesses ... and possibly new battery cables Distributor cap and sparky wires ... (maybe a distributor) Possibly an alternator (and belt) Driver side carburetor will need to be evaluated to see if it's salvageable ... if so, you'll need a rebuild kit (might as well get two and do both) Your tins look like they'll clean up OK (bead blast & repaint) Engine bay rubber seals may need replaced (914 rubber has a nice kit) Others may chime in, as I may have missed a couple of things ... I'll check my inventory and let you know what I have laying around |
ChrisFoley |
Apr 22 2016, 07:42 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,928 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
It's not as bad as I originally thought (mechanically). You'll need an engine compartment relay box Round relays and a voltage regulator Engine and alternator wiring harnesses ... and possibly new battery cables Distributor cap and sparky wires ... (maybe a distributor) Possibly an alternator (and belt) Driver side carburetor will need to be evaluated to see if it's salvageable ... if so, you'll need a rebuild kit (might as well get two and do both) Your tins look like they'll clean up OK (bead blast & repaint) Engine bay rubber seals may need replaced (914 rubber has a nice kit) Others may chime in, as I may have missed a couple of things ... I'll check my inventory and let you know what I have laying around Everything you mentioned I probably have on a shelf or in a drawer, including carb rebuild kits. |
vnault |
Apr 22 2016, 06:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 20-September 15 From: Sherbrooke,qc Member No.: 19,182 Region Association: None |
It's not as bad as I originally thought (mechanically). You'll need an engine compartment relay box Round relays and a voltage regulator Engine and alternator wiring harnesses ... and possibly new battery cables Distributor cap and sparky wires ... (maybe a distributor) Possibly an alternator (and belt) Driver side carburetor will need to be evaluated to see if it's salvageable ... if so, you'll need a rebuild kit (might as well get two and do both) Your tins look like they'll clean up OK (bead blast & repaint) Engine bay rubber seals may need replaced (914 rubber has a nice kit) Others may chime in, as I may have missed a couple of things ... I'll check my inventory and let you know what I have laying around Everything you mentioned I probably have on a shelf or in a drawer, including carb rebuild kits. Waiting for an estimate! |
ChrisFoley |
Apr 23 2016, 12:24 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,928 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Waiting for an estimate! I worked on it some today, should be ready to email on Monday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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