1973-914 2.0 compression issues., 914 2.0 rebuild suggestions |
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1973-914 2.0 compression issues., 914 2.0 rebuild suggestions |
9144me2enjoy |
Oct 15 2018, 08:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 19-June 18 From: Oregon Member No.: 22,240 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I’ve a 73-914 With a the original 2.0L Fuel Injection engine. Has about 75k miles. Set for about 10 years, brought back to life about 6 months ago. Checked compression and got readings of 90-95 psi across all 4 cylinders. Engine seams to run pretty good with that compression. Doesn’t seam to smoke any while driving but some bluish smoke when you first start it up. Pulls good up to redline. I was hoping to get the compression up to a range of 135-150 psi. Without spending a lot of money, what would you recommend to improve the compression? Valve job, new rings? Who would you recommend to do the work in the area? Estimated cost, Located in Oregon. Thanks
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Mark Henry |
Oct 15 2018, 04:50 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
If you have 115lbs with less than 5% deviation the engine is well loved but good to go.
Get some miles on the car and recheck the plugs after a good hot run. If the plugs look the same try a hotter plug. If you are burning oil it will be the guides, you likely wouldn't have even numbers if it was rings or valve seating. |
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