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| 1adam12 |
 Jan 13 2018, 06:29 PM
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I've seen this ad on craigslist (Los Angeles) offering 914 help. Just wondering if this person Brian is a member here. Looking for some local help with my car but not going to spend $250 for a Porsche mechanic to just inspect it.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d...6416309419.html I need someone to recheck my valve adjustment, timing, dizzy and to bring a working MPS. I'm pretty sure I've screwed all this up as my 1.7l won't turn over now. |
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| Montreal914 |
Jan 13 2018, 08:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,072 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California 
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If it was running before you pulled out the distributor (BTW why? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ) then, as you mentioned, your probably too far off with your timing to start. Couple of options, either do a static timing to get you close or have someone turn the key while you turn the distributor until it starts.
These are old cars but reliable when everything is in order. The more you play with it, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) the more you will enjoy your car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Good luck, plenty of help here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| 1adam12 |
Jan 13 2018, 08:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 25-May 17 From: Chino Hills, CA Member No.: 21,132 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Jan 13 2018, 06:45 PM)  If it was running before you pulled out the distributor (BTW why? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ) then, as you mentioned, your probably too far off with your timing to start. Couple of options, either do a static timing to get you close or have someone turn the key while you turn the distributor until it starts. These are old cars but reliable when everything is in order. The more you play with it, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) the more you will enjoy your car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Good luck, plenty of help here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thank you Montreal914 and Mark for the support. I was just getting to the point of frustration after attempting to clean and adjust the points on the dizzy. It seems there's a small margin in error on a 914 from not running, running and running good! It would be nice to follow someone through the steps in person just to assure I'm doing things the correct way and not lose an entire weekend chasing existing problems or ones that ive created (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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1adam12 Craigslist 914 Mechanic Jan 13 2018, 06:29 PM
mgphoto Ok, lets start with your terminology?
Turn over, s... Jan 13 2018, 07:29 PM
1adam12
Ok, lets start with your terminology?
Turn over, ... Jan 13 2018, 07:45 PM Mikey914 Sounds like you might get somefree advice as to we... Jan 13 2018, 07:31 PM r_towle You are near Los Angeles.
Go find a local VW airco... Jan 13 2018, 09:00 PM 914werke Thank you Montreal914 and Mark for the support. I... Jan 13 2018, 09:45 PM Tom_T Near-ish to you in OC, you can try either Bill Bre... Jan 13 2018, 09:48 PM thelogo Ive seen the same add
And it seems to good to be... Jan 13 2018, 09:59 PM Mueller
Ive seen the same add
And it seems to good to b... Jan 14 2018, 01:06 PM thelogo
[quote name='thelogo' post='2567945' date='Jan 13... Jan 14 2018, 01:26 PM get off my lawn
How do you get to know someone well without mee... Jan 18 2018, 06:00 PM Tdskip Do you feel comfortable with the idea of static ti... Jan 13 2018, 10:55 PM KELTY360 Have you called him to see if he's a member he... Jan 13 2018, 11:19 PM Andyrew If that was on my local craigslist you can guarant... Jan 14 2018, 01:35 AM r_towle The car is running a vw bus motor, so it’s fairl... Jan 14 2018, 09:56 AM 76-914 Be sure that the molex plug at the Dist hasn't... Jan 14 2018, 11:42 AM 914_teener Maybe I can help you out.
I'm in Glendora and... Jan 14 2018, 01:00 PM bdstone914 I have not heard of him before. I could suggest a... Jan 14 2018, 11:01 PM Larmo63 :agree:
Bruce helped me out A LOT when I was try... Jan 15 2018, 01:03 AM bdstone914 Looking more at the ad I would probably not use wh... Jan 15 2018, 07:30 AM craig downs I live in Eastvale which is close to you. I'm ... Jan 15 2018, 12:02 PM 7TPorsh What kind of points setup in the dizzy? Is it per... Jan 16 2018, 10:46 AM 1adam12 Thanks to everyones input here, I really appreciat... Jan 16 2018, 03:00 PM snakemain Odd coincidence with the "Oh Happy Day" ... Jan 16 2018, 08:45 PM nimblemotorsports right off the bat, I'd say DO NOT use this guy... Jan 17 2018, 07:32 PM Front yard mechanic
right off the bat, I'd say DO NOT use this gu... Jan 18 2018, 08:13 AM 1adam12 FINALLY! FINALLY! FINALLY! Got her ru... Jan 18 2018, 03:07 PM The Cabinetmaker Sometimes its the simple things in life that give ... Jan 18 2018, 03:37 PM cmxiv 74 Hi, Good you fixed your problems. My opinion about... Feb 5 2018, 02:43 AM Lucky9146
Hi, Good you fixed your problems. My opinion abou... Feb 5 2018, 09:34 AM |
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