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| anderssj |
  Feb 18 2011, 07:04 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Got the 914 out tonight for the first time since DEC. It started fine, but after a few minutes idling in the driveway I noticed white smoke from the exhaust; checked the gauges--no oil light, but cold oil pressure was less than normal at idle (1-2 bar instead of 4-5 bar). I shut it off and rechecked the oil; it was WAY high, thin, and smelled strongly of gas.
The car has Dells, DRLA 40s. I figure I have a problem with one/both floats, or the needle seats aren't shutting off the fuel flow. I'll check further tomorrow, but thought that I should check with the good folks here and see if you had any ideas on other possibilities (like fuel pressure too high). Fortunately, no big noises. I'll be changing the oil a couple of times ASAP. Anything else I should do (besides looking for Art Thraen's phone number just in case)? Thanks in advance! Steve A- |
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anderssj Houston, we have a problem Feb 18 2011, 07:04 PM
vsg914 Hate to feel stupid, but who is Art? Feb 18 2011, 07:10 PM pcar916 I'd guess float bowl valves/seats. 356's h... Feb 18 2011, 07:18 PM
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I'd guess float bowl valves/seats. 356's ... Feb 18 2011, 07:43 PM Jesse dropped mine off at the paint shop before MUSR the... Feb 18 2011, 07:45 PM anderssj
dropped mine off at the paint shop before MUSR th... Feb 18 2011, 09:11 PM Jesse It's a good practice to always check the oil b... Feb 19 2011, 08:43 AM anderssj
It's a good practice to always check the oil ... Feb 19 2011, 04:48 PM  |
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