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| Natedog |
 Nov 16 2003, 11:28 PM
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Hey!
I'm new to the board and new to Porsches! Pretty damn excited about both! I've been into VW T3 Squarebacks for the past few years. I came across a good deal on a 914 and planned on popping the engine in my Square. But then I got kind of attached to the 914!! It's not running now; it has in the past; and IT WILL AGAIN! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) First off - is this bulletin board the kind of place I can throw out questions and get some friendly help? Quick description - 1973 Porsche 914 4-cylinder Dual Weber 44 IDF's Two historical fires, hence the current Webers Has been parked outside for about 4 years, some rust Quick diagnosis - Engine will not make a complete turn. Hits a solid spot and just won't move! Just pulled engine and tranny today. Crud visible in #3 intake manifold, possible rust? Tranny turns fine Quick question - How do I turn the crank? I can grab the fan and turn but there has to be a better way! I plan on getting this baby up and running again! I'm curious to see how it rides compared to my Squareback. Thanks in advance for your help! Nate Peterson 1973 914-4 1973 VW Squareback Fort Collins CO |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 16 2003, 11:45 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,257 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
don't turn it over! take the heads off, start on the pass. side (#3). you might have a valve (or it's remains) preventing the engine to turn over completely. you sound like you have some VW experience, this is very similar to the T1 or T3. is it a 2.0L? pictures? (we always like pictures (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) taking the heads off is intuitive EXCEPT that one damm sheetmetal screw on the underside of the head. you have to get that one or the head won't come off. also, it's always a good idea to keep all parts together, use zip-ties to keep the rockers and all attached nuts and washers together. mark them so you remember which cylinder they came from. also, the pushrod tubes slide out towards you BEFORE you take the head off. take closeup pics of the heads and the pistons/cylinders and post them here. Andy |
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Natedog Reviving a 73 914!? Nov 16 2003, 11:28 PM
GWN7 Welcome to the board.
Pull the plugs. Squirt in s... Nov 16 2003, 11:42 PM Dave_Darling Aaah, as long as you have the under-cylinder tin u... Nov 17 2003, 11:13 AM SirAndy |
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