'73 2.0 fuelie garage find rescue, fuel injection advice needed Options

[Chris Steineger]

Hello,

I just bought my first 914. Its a 1973 2.0 car that was parked inside past 15-20 years. Before, that it was always a Calif car, so no rust at all. And lottsa nice options. Green and tan. Car was previously owned & maintained by a retired Porsche mechanic.

I've pulled the calipers and gas tank for cleaning and rebuild. I did get the engine to fire by using a remote starter and dribbling gas down the fuelie throat. It sounds amazingly good given the long hibernation.

Q: what recommendations do you have regards cleaning & rebuilding the fuel injection system ? Obviously, I'm cleaning the tank and lines under the car. What vendors are recommended to rebuild fuel distributor or supply injectors and the lines in the engine compartment ?

Q: anybody have a spare tool kit for sale ?

Chris Steineger
Kansas City, KS
913-269-3722

[JeffBowlsby]

Hey Chris, welcome to 914s!

An FI and brake system flush/refresh is usually the first thing to be done after any hibernation...these cars are best when they are driven. Check or replace any worn/defective parts you find. Use OEM where available. Replace the fuel, engine oil and transaxle oil.

For the FI system, sounds like you are on it. Have the injectors cleaned/flow tested, replace fuel filter+gaskets+rubber fuel hoses+vacuum hoses, check the tunnel fuel lines that they are not clogged or heat damaged, and the fuel tank for varnish build up or corrosion.

Electrically, clean all grounds on the car, check fuses and lights. Check your engine bay wiring for condition, broken harnesses and wires, and clean corrosion from all contacts and relays. Use DeOxit spray cleaner and mechanically burnish all contacts and ground connections.