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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 |
era vulgaris |
May 6 2016, 05:33 PM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
I think he's just talking about the two main tins over the cylinder banks so he can visually verify that the flaps are there. I've heard people say it's doable with the engine in the car.
I don't think you'd have to split the shroud to install the flaps, do you? Maybe I'm wrong? |
ash00 |
May 6 2016, 05:45 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 |
Yes, sorry for the confusion..just for the tins and inspection of the flaps. I tried to use a scope through the hole but it still wasn't clear
Another shot in the dark, but if there is no shaft, how would you couple the flaps? The previous owner said they were "permanently" closed. I don't know if you can just put them in there loosely without any connection. |
stugray |
May 6 2016, 06:46 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 |
Yes, sorry for the confusion..just for the tins and inspection of the flaps. I tried to use a scope through the hole but it still wasn't clear Another shot in the dark, but if there is no shaft, how would you couple the flaps? The previous owner said they were "permanently" closed. I don't know if you can just put them in there loosely without any connection. Oh sorry. Yes you can remove the passenger side engine tin with the engine in. It's a PITA and you have to manhandle the front tin a little, remove the intake manifold and the distributor. Some of the wire harness goes through that tin as well, but if you just want to look under, you wouldnt have to pull those wires out. And I found the shaft with the drivers side flap attached, the passenger side flap, and two thermostat brackets, the pulley and maybe a intact piece of cable. I think the only thing I am missing is the little arm that connects the shaft to the pass. side flap. Still looking. |
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