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Introducing my 73 2.0L |
seatosummit |
Jul 2 2021, 12:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 23-December 20 From: Berkeley Member No.: 25,012 Region Association: None |
Hey All!
I just traded my 1970 Ghia for Arizona '73 2 liter. I wanted a 914 since I was a kid and am overjoyed to finally get to call one mine! The last two weeks since I got it has been baselining the mechanical and electrical systems to get it into a drivable state. Things I've done so far:
It pretty quickly needs tires and alignment, new interior door handles, wiper blades Next it needs headlight motor debug, new body seals and weatherstripping all around and eventually paint (its primered at the moment) and a new interior Stoked, as rust seems to be non existent and the 2 liter has about 200 miles on it. PO set it up with a single carb, which works OK, but from what I read could certainly benefit from an upgrade. Any recommendations on where to look for sourcing an affordable option? Thanks! Austin (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-25012-1625251261.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-25012-1625251261.2.jpg) |
dlee6204 |
Jul 23 2021, 03:15 AM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
So as I mentioned in the original post, I did recently replace the starter. I went with a remanufactured one from Oreilly, as it was the only option that they had in stock and I need something quick. I am regretting that decision, as it now, some five or so weeks later, appears to have failed. The mechanism of failure seems eerily similar to the previous starter, however, so I am wondering if I am perhaps missing the ultimate culprit. On failure : specifically, the starter became progressively more intermittent in its willingness to quickly rotate when the car was already warm. AM starts always seemed OK. Things I tested :
Will take the starter out and bench test it this weekend. Do people have recommendations on starter options to use that are less likely to fail? Anything I might be missing here that could explain the very similar modes of failure? Thanks! Two things... First, I would replace the ignition switch before replacing the starter again. They are a very common failure point and not too difficult to replace. I've had the best luck getting them directly from Porsche (approx $40) and steer away from the cheaper replacements. Second, I would clean all your grounding points on the car. Not just inspect them but remove each one and clean with a wire brush. Oh and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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