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| 914curt |
 Apr 4 2003, 03:14 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 12-February 03 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 306  |
Hello I am new to the boards. I have a 72 914 with a 1.8l in it that is shot and I am looking at getting a new motor. i was thinking crate motor and was hopeing that some of you could help me find a good place to get one. or recomoend some one to me that could possibly rebuild it good. i live in chicago if there is anywhere close pleas3e let me know. i really wat to get my car running it is the most fun car i have ever owned.
Curt |
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| Jeroen |
Apr 4 2003, 06:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Hey Curt,
Welcome aboard! As for your question... did you check the classifieds on this site? cheers, Jeroen PS go to "my controls" at the top of this page and then choose "edit profile" on the left and put your location in This may help people point you in the right direction |
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| Lawrence |
Apr 5 2003, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None  |
Since you're in Illinois, call Brad Mayeur. He usually has several motors, ready to bolt in. You could probably pick up a complete early 1.7 very reasonably, and your 1.8 exhaust should bolt up to it, IIRC.
309-694-1797 Mayeur has email… but it's better just to call him. He really doesn't like email. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I purchased lots of new and used parts and two 914s from Brad Mayeur. He's been a Porsche mechanic since the 914 was first delivered to the dealerships. He also developed the chassis stiffening kit that I used in my tech article. It's the only kit on the market that ties into the rear trailing arm for additional stiffness. There's a VAST amount of experience on his end of the phone, and he's a genuinely good guy. While other's might have a toll-free line, it's definitely worth the dime. -Lawrence |
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| joea9146 |
Apr 5 2003, 01:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Denver, NC Member No.: 283 Region Association: None |
I second that definetly worth a call to Brad Mayeur... really ggod guy.
The first time I ever spoke to him he sent me a rear cover for my 914 transmission without even taking payment from me, he said just put a check in the mail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| Chris H. |
Apr 5 2003, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Yup. Brad Mayeur.
Hey Curt, welcome to the Board. Glad to hear from another Chicago area 'teener owner. Hope to see you at some events this season. Do you have a pic you could post of the '72? Chris H. '75 1.8L L-Jet |
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| Brad Roberts |
Apr 5 2003, 01:47 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Brad all the way.... people send me email all the time asking if I'm "the" Brad Mayeur. No..I'm the other Brad.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif)
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| fuch toy |
Apr 6 2003, 09:19 AM
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VERY hard to confuse you two......except for the name.....I will Just bet that Mayeur's Dad does NOT carry pictures of his hot rods in his wallet instead of his kids...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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