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Where to start with sitting 914?, 914 has sat for 16 years, where to start? |
Planeswalker33 |
May 27 2020, 11:03 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 27-May 20 From: Southern California Member No.: 24,319 Region Association: Southern California |
After 10 years I was finally able to convince my Mother-in-Law to let me buy her 914. It has sat in her garage since 2004 and only been rolled out twice. I had always thought there was an overheating issue and something wrong with the steering. Once we got her cleaned up and started talking I found out the only issue was CA smog rules at the time. She parked it at the time thinking she needed to wait a few years to be grandfathered in and simply turned it into a surf board rack.
I have some decent experience working with Honda's and Chevy's but this is a first for me. So far I've cleaned and inspected the car as best I can. I removed the battery and though the battery pan is rusted, it's fine underneath. Two spots of rust just below the windshield and it's otherwise in good shape in regards to rust. I've started my list of small parts such as taillights, but I'm really trying to find something that can help guide me through some of the more critical issues I see. First and main issue, is that the car was simply parked and then not used. It's got about a half tank of gas in it and nothing was done other than deflating the tires a little about 5 years ago. I've started researching parts and assume I'll replace the fuel lines and tank. That doesn't seem exceptionally difficult from what I've found online. If anyone can point me in a direction of steps to get a car going again that has sat full a fluids it would be much appreciated. Hopefully I can get her running by the end of the Summer. Thanks! |
BeatNavy |
May 28 2020, 05:23 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
All good advice. I would just add that you should probably clean / replace the entire fuel delivery system, as it probably is varnish and gunk everywhere. If you do that it makes troubleshooting easier when it comes to start, as fuel delivery problems are sometimes hard to isolate. Essentially: pull the fuel tank and clean it; replace the "sock filter" in the tank; replace the fuel lines everywhere (go to stainless steel in the tunnel); and send out the injectors for service (Mr. Injector does good work).
Pretty much same thing with brakes as Perry pointed out above. Good luck. It's a great feeling when you get a long-slumbering motor to successfully fire up again. Edit: adding that there's a good chance the fuel pump is trashed too. You can replace with a relatively cheap 2-port Bosch rather than stock. |
Specracer |
May 29 2020, 04:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 27-March 17 From: SE Mass Member No.: 20,970 Region Association: None |
Right, forgot to add, as part of the recommissioning of the fuel system, I set up fuel in a coffee can (supply out the bottom, and return in the top, then wired 12v to the pump to circulate fuel through (car is not running, just pumping fuel through with a filter). This got the car running. Then project took a turn for a full resto, where I replaced all lines, injector service, change to 2 port and relocated to the front.
All good advice. I would just add that you should probably clean / replace the entire fuel delivery system, as it probably is varnish and gunk everywhere. If you do that it makes troubleshooting easier when it comes to start, as fuel delivery problems are sometimes hard to isolate. Essentially: pull the fuel tank and clean it; replace the "sock filter" in the tank; replace the fuel lines everywhere (go to stainless steel in the tunnel); and send out the injectors for service (Mr. Injector does good work). Edit: adding that there's a good chance the fuel pump is trashed too. You can replace with a relatively cheap 2-port Bosch rather than stock. |
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