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| Literati914 |
 Mar 13 2026, 01:37 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,379 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I removed the engine tins from my 1.7 to clean and paint, while also degreasing the engine and transmission. I'm thinking I'll re-seal anything that's convenient to do-so while I'm here. There was an accumulation of baked on oil under the tins on top of the cylinders, not so much under (oil return tubes seem fairly well sealed and clean).. what does that usually imply, if anything?
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| Literati914 |
Mar 13 2026, 09:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,379 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
OK, I'll check that cork seal, thanks.
The oil is (on top) closer to the block end tho... cylinder to block seals maybe? I'll check head bolt torques, maybe they've loosened over time. |
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| porschetub |
Mar 15 2026, 01:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,161 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Literati914 @ Mar 14 2026, 04:28 PM)  OK, I'll check that cork seal, thanks. The oil is (on top) closer to the block end tho... cylinder to block seals maybe? I'll check head bolt torques, maybe they've loosened over time. If the motor is out ,I recommend you remove the cooler and send it in for proper ultra-sonic clean and after that refit with new correct seals ,my last build washed the cooler in solvent and was somewhat amazed with the crud that came ,decided to get it ultra- sonic cleaned and the mate who did it for free mentioned it was still rather dirty. I quess that proves my point and did the same to my 911 cooler same result a bit less of a priority with that cooler but in IMO the 914 needs all the help it can get . The rest is straight forward ,cheers. |
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Literati914 Re-seal Engine after Clean Up Mar 13 2026, 01:37 PM
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