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Overheating, Engine / Cooling |
ash00 |
May 2 2016, 12:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 29-March 16 From: Dixon, CA Member No.: 19,810 Region Association: Northern California |
Hi All,
After a month and a half of business trips, I finally got to drive my the 1970 914 that I'm still learning about. One thing is clear, that the restoration was half-assed, and rather than blaming the PO, I have to figure things out the hard way. Hopefully before the fact. I'm trying to not let this leave a bad taste in my mouth of the 914 experience. The recent issue is overheating. This is my first car in the aircooled world, and the car was equipped with a rebuilt 2.0L with the weber downdraft setup in place of the FI. It runs well when warmed up, but during driving, I can't drive it for more than 10 minutes without the gauge being pegged to the red. I'm hearing things of "false air" and such. Pardon my ignorance, but I need a place to start looking for info. Is there any documentation or info out there on how the air cooling is managed, and what hardware is there for me to test / check? Any tips are appreciated. Thanks, Ash |
ChrisFoley |
May 5 2016, 02:25 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Engine Lift Plate
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ash00 |
May 6 2016, 04:53 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 29-March 16 From: Dixon, CA Member No.: 19,810 Region Association: Northern California |
HI all,
Maybe I'm missing something here, but it looks like I can take off the tin shroud by the flap area off with the engine still in the car. I can visually inspect of the flaps are closed, open our or even there. Is there something I'm not seeing? |
stugray |
May 6 2016, 05:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
HI all, Maybe I'm missing something here, but it looks like I can take off the tin shroud by the flap area off with the engine still in the car. I can visually inspect of the flaps are closed, open our or even there. Is there something I'm not seeing? The front half of the fan shroud is very difficult to split when it is completely off the car. you would have to remove all three engine tins (I think) and the alternator. Then you would have to split the halves leaving one side behind. |
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