Andy's 75' 914 1.8L Options

[Aayala]

Howdy everyone!

My name is Andrés, and earlier this year I got my hands on a 1975 Porsche 914 1.8L project car. I’m new to 914World and pretty new to working on cars in general. I actually was not aware that the 914's existed until I spotted one parked on the street with a Porsche badge and had to stop to take a better look at it. I got instantly intrigued as I had never seen or heard of these before.

One thing led to another—I started reading up on 914s, watching videos, digging through forums, and as fate would have it, a 914 popped up for sale on Facebook Marketplace near me about a month later. I went to see it the next day, and despite knowing it was going to be a big project (especially for someone whose experience was basically oil changes and light maintenance), I decided to go for it.

Now I’m in it, learning as I go, trying to do things the right way, and excited to lean on this community for guidance as I bring this car back to life. I have already gotten a ton of help from some members in the community and can feel the passion everyone has for these cars.

This is definitely going outside of my comfort zone but looking forward to being challenged in a lot of areas: engine building, welding, metal repair work, interior work, etc... I’m fairly handy and detail oriented, and I really want to do the car justice but I also know how much I don’t know yet. Any feedback, advice or "dont do this" stories are also welcome.

I will do my best to keep this thread updated with the repairs I am doing to it. I am also starting an Instagram page to keep me accountable and documenting the journey. (@our914journey)

Some pictures as I picked up the car. (Has not run since 96'! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Was sitting under a cover for a long time then moved out here for space according to the owner. Have a lot of receipts from 75' - 96'.)






And after a quick wash and back on 4 tires.




Thank you for reading!
-Andres.

[914rrr]

Please be extremely careful pulling the large vacuum hose off of the black plastic oil filler neck vacuum port, as they are rather fragile and an oddball filler neck only used on 74 and 75 1.8s and 76 912Es. They are rather difficult to find used. Ask me how I know...

Probably a good idea to replace the oil filler assembly rectangular-ish base cork gasket, the oil filler cap flat gasket and o-ring. I'm not sure, but there may also be a gasket between the oil filler neck and the base.

1.8 L Jet FI is really sensitive to any vacuum leaks.

[Aayala]

Please be extremely careful pulling the large vacuum hose off of the black plastic oil filler neck vacuum port, as they are rather fragile and an oddball filler neck only used on 74 and 75 1.8s and 76 912Es. They are rather difficult to find used. Ask me how I know...

Probably a good idea to replace the oil filler assembly rectangular-ish base cork gasket, the oil filler cap flat gasket and o-ring. I'm not sure, but there may also be a gasket between the oil filler neck and the base.

1.8 L Jet FI is really sensitive to any vacuum leaks.

I was trying to be as careful as I could removing everything! And from what I can remember that part was in tact at the top of the oil tower so all good! The bottom of the hose at the air inake boot was not haha. I did see that cork gasket and I will be getting a full gasket sealer kit when I rebuild the engine! I will be getting all new hoses as well as connectors to ensure proper vacuum. Will have to have a very detailed spreadsheet on what to order since most of the hoses were dried up and cracked before I knew where they went.

Thanks!
Andres.