 Inpecting a dormant 914, or have any resurrection spells? |
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| blitZ |
 Sep 15 2005, 06:14 AM
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Beer please...  Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States  |
I've been looking for a 914 for a month or so and have read all info I could find including the buying guides. I live in the southeast and selection is limited, the lucky dogs on the west coast seem to have a good supply.
I've come across several candidates which have decent bodies with limited rust, but are not running. The owners have stated the cars were running when parked, however that obviously doesn't mean anything. Is there anything special to look for in a dormant 914? Any method to check non-engine systems, like electical, clutch, trans, brakes? I'm tempted to take my chances on a particular deal with a good chasis and body. Thanks |
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| double-a |
Sep 15 2005, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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do a comp. test and see if the engine will turn over. if it's been sitting for years, then you should assume the gas has turned to varnish and plugged everything up. change the oil as well, after you get it running. as stated above, get a battery to test the electrical system thoroughly. inspect for rust in all the problem spots. last dec i bought a 21-year dormant 914. now it's my daily driver, some 2600 miles later... so it can be done. i had some help to resurrect mine, so you might consider asking around on this forum to see if there's anyone in your area who might be able to go with you. good luck! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) ~a |
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blitZ Inpecting a dormant 914 Sep 15 2005, 06:14 AM
GWN7 Can you take a battery and see if it turns over?
... Sep 15 2005, 06:26 AM blitZ Taking a battery and doing a compression check is ... Sep 15 2005, 09:04 AM double-a Sep 15 2005, 09:29 AM bd1308 πøπø¨ˆ´¥˙∫ßµµ˜ß... Sep 15 2005, 09:49 AM sixnotfour Fuel Lines in the engine compartment is the bigges... Sep 15 2005, 10:13 AM Midtowner Yeah, check the plastic fuel lines carefully, espe... Sep 15 2005, 10:22 AM SirAndy gas will turn into goo after a few years. you shou... Sep 15 2005, 10:40 AM blitZ I know these cars are a blast. My older brother b... Sep 15 2005, 10:53 AM bd1308 <... Sep 15 2005, 11:44 AM double-a Sep 15 2005, 12:01 PM bd1308 are facet pumps the suck variety or the blow varie... Sep 15 2005, 12:03 PM
Lawrence You're on the right track... a clean chassis i... Sep 15 2005, 05:25 PM |
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