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New Owner, Tones of questions.... |
zeppelin71 |
Aug 21 2003, 05:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 21-August 03 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 1,058 |
Hi all, finally after years of dreaming and then finally realizing "why the hell don't you have one yet?" I went and purchased a Porsche. Actually, won an auction off ebay for a 73 914 which arrived today.
Unfortunately the ebay description and pictures of the car flattered it a bit too much. For starters, the seller said (quote) "It has the fuel injected 2.0 engine (I think)" I'm not sure, but I think all the 2.0L engines I've seen pictures of have a rectangular air box... this one has a round one that matches the 1.7L ones I've seen. Where is the engine number so I can tell for certain what's going on? I can't seem to find it anywhere! How do you adjust the idle on these cars? Mine looks to have the stock fuel injection (not carborated like I see many of them have switched to). Mine is idling extremely high... I need to lower it. Also, what is the red colored lever on the floor in front of the shifter? Is it a choke? I don't remember what you do with a choke if it is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) any help would be appreciated. Well, still going over the car - it will need a lot of TLC but I feel the love already, and I've only driven it from the middle of my driveway into my garage! Oh yah - here's the original ebay listing in case pictures would help... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...2&category=6430 there a red reflector across the back between the tail lights. I don't think this is stock... is it? Are the side mirrors stock? Thanks! cheers, Markus |
EdwardBlume |
Aug 22 2003, 01:45 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Welcome to the joys of being a 914 owner!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Since it was sitting for a while, do a check over of the fuel lines around the engine and look for gas leaks especially around the injectors. Look for cracked or old fuel lines and replace. Also if you smell gas inside the car, your tank lines may be old as well. Leaky fuel is a BAD thing. When you clean up the car, check aggressively for rust. The problem areas are around the battery area, the rear trunk, behind the seats, and underneath the car and rocker panels. Before you spend your powerball money, check here first. I've received great information from folks here who have been there / done that, and you'll find it saves you time, money, and frustration. Welcome again, and congratulations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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