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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 2-September 05 From: Bethesda Maryland Member No.: 4,731 ![]() |
Hey Guys,
I'm trying to finger out if my 914 will make My Formula One Journey, from DC to Montreal for the race in June and then to Indy for the USGP and back. I've got my first 914 less than a year-ago, a nice original condition 1970, w/140k? Used but never abused by the second owner who has owned it since '71, it was stored every winter since the early 80's where it also was cared for every season. I've done the fluids and the engine is not leaking oil from anywhere, I know it needs a valve adjustment, a lot of the rubber is shot, needs new fuel line, brake lines and pads and CV joints boots. I've replaced all the engine and trany mounts with Poly and Nylon ones, Short shift and new shifter bushings, electronic ignition, hi voltage coil and wires. I've got a Bursch glass pack on it, and I'm replacing the oil bath air filter with a homemade cone filter. Oh and last but not least 8 spoke clones w/Yoko AVS, LE front spoiler and Mono wheel... javascript:emoticon(';)') Its about 600 miles from DC to Montreal a 10 hour drive, another 600 mile (10 hours) to Detroit (hitting the Ford Museum) 300 mile from Detroit to Indy, then the last leg back home is 600 mile. So what should I focus on to make sure is working properly and should I bring (like spare belt, hose) on this trip so I don't have to sit with my baby by the side of the road (and I don't mean my girlfriend). javascript:emoticon(':o') Should I have spare fuel pump or alternator, any other fuel injection parts? I'm thinking other than a seal blowing or throwing a rod, losing a gear or something major I could do most of the work on the side of the road. And what about driving long distances with the 914 is it OK does it over heat do I need to give it cool down rests along the way or am I good to go for 10 hours or less depending on the speeds javascript:emoticon(':D') Anyone know of any good repair shops along the route, just in case... javascript:emoticon(':(') Any help would be great, I know about cars, just not ones with out coolant and don't know about its quarks yet.... Neubar |
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8 Easy Steps ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 8-January 05 From: Laval, Canada Member No.: 3,421 ![]() |
Hey Man
Welcome to the club (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) I say go for it ! Been there and done that without even a spare tire (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) I blasted a 600km trip in 4 hours 10 minutes, averaging 90+ miles an hour, including slowing down to go thru a City (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) . Next day came back in 6+ hours. Not a hickup (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) I must have run that road to the challet (summer house) at least 10 times. My car is well kept, as I think yours sounds. Even new cars break down. Listen, on a personal note, go for it, seriously, how many times, in a lifetime, will you get to have the chance to take a roadtrip in a antique Porsche, to the F-ing F-1 to boot. F-1 weekend is absolutely thee place to be (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/popcorn[1].gif) its here in Greater Montreal in the summer. I host my place many time for my buds out west for the F-1, now I have repeat visits (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drunk.gif) yearly. Not to mention the future is uncurtain how long we will have it here in North America. An OldMan once told me "You may regret the things you have done, but its worse to regret the things you didn't do". This could be the time of your life. But that just me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) Last summer, I drove 5000km. Out of a barn, washed of the moss, blew a heater hose 10 min later, fixed it and made it to my doorstep 4 days later, but it was a Chevy... Best of luck whatever you deside, Michel is in a REAL good spot...no problems when your on our side of the 49. +Karma (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
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