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ppickerell
post Apr 12 2004, 08:38 PM
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Ok so I have a confession (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) . I am not really a DIY kinda guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) . For instance I just picked up my car from the good folks at HPH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) . I had them do:
1. Koni Yellows front and back
2. 100# rear springs
While they were in there they discovered many "issues" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) and recommended lotsa fixe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) s, and at this time I opted to have them:
1. Replace tranny mounts with "sport mounts" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (sounds vaguely sexual)
2. New ball joints (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (definitely sexual)
I am having them do tranny rebuild and a Raby/Brad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) 2056 (I think?) on a core I sent them so I will postphone the other recommendations:
1. braided brake lines (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_rolli_1.gif)
2. Tie rod ends
3. Speedo cable replace
4. Tranny seal repair

I understand that these were "comfort" mods (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) as opposed to performance mods (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) . She rode home from Redwood City to the east bay smooth as buttah and crying for re-power (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smlove2.gif) ! Was happy to write the check to HPH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smlove2.gif) and looking forward to having the motor tranny combo installed SOON and to join y'all on the asphalt at the old Naval Air Station tarmac! Does this make me a bad person (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ? I have a lot of admiration for those who pound (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) and cajole (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) these little cars into shape totally on your own and feel lucky to be able to afford to pay the pros to dress mine up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) !
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post Apr 13 2004, 11:47 AM
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My sphincter aches just looking at THAT....yeesch... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)
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post Apr 13 2004, 07:27 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Apr 12 2004, 08:01 PM)
early every single car for the last 10 have needed at least one tranny mount.

I have a couple of extra tranny mounts, slightly used, and was going to try an old "stock car trick" on them. I was thinking of filling the voids with RTV silicone to stiffen them up. Has anyone tried this? Will it buy you any time until new ones come in?
I don't even have my car on the road yet but I am always trying to think of ways to improve it.
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post Apr 13 2004, 10:01 PM
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I throw them away.. so I *might* or might not have one for pics.

I have seen people fill them in with a hardening clear epoxy to stiffen them up.

Let me check my archives of pics.


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post Apr 14 2004, 08:05 PM
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With the mounts out of the car, is there a good way to test them? I was thinking of putting a rod through one with it in a vise and wiggle it around but without have a brand new one to compare it with.......? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Apr 14 2004, 08:59 PM
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Cracks.. Thats what I looked for. Any cracks and their gone. Check your motor mounts as well. Mine where ok, but I replaced them anyways, its all insurance..

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post Apr 14 2004, 10:32 PM
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I have been a DIY guy most of my life. I bought a '72 914 off the showroom floor and proceeded to build the engine as big as I could go at the time. After grenading the trans I rebuilt that. When you are young you have no fear as long as you have some kind of manual to show you the way. I would not take any of my vehicles to any garage to work on. Whatever it was I would fix it. Rebuilt motors, trans, rear ends, whatever. As I got older I grew tired of this for the daily drivers. I got to a point where I would not touch anything. Take it to the dealer. (What a rip-off). I picked up the 914 about a year ago and have had a ball with it. Feels good to turn the wrenches again. Nothing wrong with letting a reputable garage do the work. Depends on where you are in life. Afterall the fun is in the driving. I believe this and one other forum gives you the confidence to dig into it yourself. Venture out and do what you can and leave the stuff that is beyond you to the professionals. There are some really good people here that can help you through just about anythig.
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post Apr 14 2004, 10:37 PM
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Welcome to the board klink! Post some pics of your 914!
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post Apr 15 2004, 10:43 PM
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Hi Mike. Thanks for the welcome. Here is a not too recent picture of our project. Made some improvements since then. New lenses and an early style front bumper. Not to mention a 2.2L six sitting in the garage awaiting conversion parts. Having problems attaching the picture so I don't know if this will work. If it doesn't happen can you give us some help on this. I guess that's why they call us 'newbies'.


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post Apr 15 2004, 10:58 PM
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You did just fine. Nice car! Go to the top of the Tech Forum page and post some more pics in the Members 914 pictures thread. There's quite a collection there and you might as join in.
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