My first 914. HELP. Need advice. Options

[michael80203@]

Hello,

I JUST ADDED A FEW PICTURES. TAKE A LOOK IF YOU HAVE TIME. THANKS.

I need some advice on purchasing my first 914. I found one I like and have a bunch of pictures of the car and 2 movie clips of the car being started and driven. The car is located in Barbourville, Kentucky and was hoping I might even find someone that could go look at the car for me. I think that might be a bit to much trouble so I was just hoping someone could guide me along with the information I have. Hope someone can help.

chad...

[mharrison]

It doesn't look to be in bad shape. However, I wouldn't recommend buying this car with plans of just driving it. One of the first things I would suggest is that you address the rust.

NOTE: You can substitute POR 15 with your Rust Converter of preference in the posts below!

To do this I would:

1. Pull the engine and thoroughly wire brush, sand, POR 15 primer, and paint the Hell Hole (area under the battery). OK, you don't have to pull the engine, but if you do, you'll be glad you did. It isn't hard and it will make the rust repairs MUCH easier.

2. Repair the battery tray with factory or like factory parts,

3. Wire Brush, Sand, POR 15 prime and paint the firewall in the engine compartment.(part between engine and seat backs.)

4. Take a good look at the very rear of the trunk. There looks to be some rust there that has had either a primer, or cursory treatment.

5. Remove the black rocker panel covers and inspect for rust THOROUGHLY. Repair as needed.

6. Inspect that rear window is sealed well at the bottom, and that there is no serious rust at rear of floor pan where it meets the firewall. If there is, repair as needed.

If you are not comfortable with repairs check with the local members in your area about a good mechanic. Fuel Injection is not something easily troubleshot without a good working knowledge and the right tools. That said, A LOT of 914 owners work on their own fuel injection, and I'm sure you can too if you need/want to. Just remember that there will be a learning curve on this.

I would also not agree to purchase this sight unseen. (Well, without physically being around the car to inspect it.) I wouldn't have as many qualms about buying it without a personal physical inspection if the pics didn't indicate the level of neglect that they do. If you are really interested in this particular car, I would take a road trip and go take a look at it and drive with plans to either trailer/drive it home, OR leave it where it sits depending on the results.

I would also definitely look into the car the BMartin914 has mentioned in your area.

Just my 2 cents.


-Matt