It's back, 7+ month rebuild done Options

[pbanders]

I just picked up my 2.0L after a LOONNNGGG rebuild process. Just a fairly stock rebuild, with Euro pistons, stock cam, stock D-Jet. I'll post some pics to my site later. So far, so good. Good power, steady idle. I'll dial it in a bit more this week when I get the time.

I'm also planning on characterizing the engine mechanical state as best I can and putting the data up on my web site. I want to provide other 914 owners with a set of base compression figures and intake manifold vaccum characteristics that they can use to compare to the condition of their engine. Many of the running problems often attributed to ignition and to the FI system are actually due to a tired engine, with compression and vacuum issues. While good compression numbers are well-known, the intake manifold vacuum characteristics aren't as well documented. I have a precision Fluke vacuum/pressure sensor that I plan to use for this to assure accuracy.

Well, that's the good news. The bad news is that my mechanic, Jack Doverspike of Stuttgart Southwest, here in Phoenix, is in the hospital, looks like he's going to get a quaduple bypass (hope it wasn't my car that did it). Anyone who knows Jack knows that he's a great guy, and we all are wishing him the best. I'll post any info I have on how Jack is doing when I get it.