Need a Calibrated 914 Barometer, Is this suppose to be like this? |
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Need a Calibrated 914 Barometer, Is this suppose to be like this? |
kconway |
Mar 24 2006, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
So I got this '74 2.0 and I got a few issues with it but I'm not sure if its just me or its suppose to be like this. I guess what I'd like to do is get a post purchase PPI so I can prioritize my list of things to fix first. Here is the list of things so far:
1. Starter system - cranks slow and sometimes not at all. Pulled the battery and had it load tested okay. Cleaned the ground at the battery and where it ties to the chassis above the HH. Cleaned the hot side of the battery cables as well and still same problem. Next, I guess is the trans/chassis ground, alternator light on when key is turned to "accy" and off when running. Seems its charging when I get it running since it hasn't gone dead. 2. FI - I get a bucking at ~2.8KRPM and when I come off the pedal as well at varius RPMs. 3. Suspension - pretty hard ride, front and rear sway bars (stock) and pretty sure it needs rear springs. What about the shocks? Looks like Bils in the back and Boge up front. Anyway, sure could use someone elses experience to take a look. Been lurking here on and off for several years, finally broke down and bought a car. Here it is. Attached image(s) |
wilchek |
Mar 24 2006, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 506 Joined: 8-June 04 From: Eastern Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,177 |
are all of those the reason you bought a 914 instead of a miata. Seriously, I don't see any of your issues as a major problem. The alt light is workign fine and may even glow faintly at night at idle. My 84 jetta did the same thing. However I would replace the battery cabels even if they look good. Make sure all of the cooling tins are around the alternator as they should it needs to be cooled to work as it should. I would also recommend a new volt regualtor if you still have the bosch unit. It is the big(size of a pack of smokes) silver can on the circuit board in the engine bay. Replace it with a solid state unit. The suspension is hard and was from the factory, that is normal. In regards to the bucking, it is an old FI system and will not be as smooth as anything modern. however, you may just want to clear up the throttle body and start simple (look at the throttle cable). Your issues at 2800 may be due to the throttle position sensor. Check this out http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...ttle_switch.htm
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca...j_pg2.htm#item5 At or about 2800 the switch or the distributor does something that can cause this (I think it may be actually at 3200RPM) More than you want to know about 914 fuel injection http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/ from brad site go to "D-Jetronic Parts Table, Setup, and Troubleshooting" --> toward bottom of page in chart look for "Throttle Switch" in right hand column. |
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