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.

[Rathguten]

Well I finally finished my '60 ragtop type 1 and had some time to work on my 914. The fuel tank was in really rough shape, with heavy sludge and some pin holes on the areas that rest on the felt pads. Fortunately, I was able to source a solid replacement for only $48, which I installed along with new rubber lines. The fuel pump was also full of sludge, so I took it apart and cleaned it. It seemed to work, but doesn't appear to develop the kind of pressure necessary. The pump is the type with the three ports which is apparently the most expensive one. Since I'm just trying to get the car running, I'm hoping to be able to use an alternate pump. Seeing as the tank and pump where so full of sludge, I decided to pull the injectors out for a look. They too appear dirty and the seals are cracked. So I have a couple of questions:

1) I saw a replacement pump on the Autoatlanta site which includes the filter for $75. Does anyone have any experience with this pump?

2) injectors for the 2.0 are expensive, with new ones at $500 a set or $300 for rebuilt ones. I've seen some rebuilding services on line at around $20 per injector. Can anyone make any recommendations? I would prefer someone that can install the correct rubber elbow.

Thanks!