Newbie with a 1973 2.0 Options

[Rathguten]

Hello 914world! Newbie to the site and 914s. I recently purchased a 1973 2.0. The car was purchased twelve years ago by the previous owner and has been sitting for four years. The seller provided all sorts of new parts and a binder with receipts going back to the day it was purchased new. I have several air cooled VWs and was just about ready to start the resto of my 1950 type 1 when this little distraction came along. The more I read about these cars the more excited I get to get it road worthy again.

I was able to start the engine, but the fuel lines are brittle and the fuel tank has a lot of sludge. I have since pulled the tank and purchased a replacement and also removed the fuel pump and all the old lines. The car still has the plastic fuel lines and I'm planning on replacing them in the near future. However I just want to get the car running so I can get a better idea of what direction to go in.

Like I said earlier, I don't have any previous knowledge about these cars, so please feel free to chime in with advice or comments.

[r_towle]

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You can (for now) use the attic lines in the tunnel.
You really must replace ALL the rubber lines in the fuel system...you are dealing with 60 PSI until the regulator, and burning 914,s happens to often.

Once you get all the rubber replaced there are many here who will be happy to help you get going.
Look at the top right of the page to see 914 info.
Search that for lots of good stuff, and two other sites for the two fuel injection systems these things have....so you can learn all about them.

If you have interest in a few more beetle, let me know...