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| yeahmag |
 Feb 18 2011, 11:25 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,455 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California 
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Been driving the 914 for a few weeks while I slog through my Subaru's head gasket repair. On the way to work yesterday the clutch goes "POP!" and looses about half its adjustment. I figure the cable is done for and buy a new one. No biggie...
Turns out the clutch tube broke away from the tunnel. So now I get to join that club. 2 cars down. All I need to do now is get some cinderblock and push both of them on to the front lawn... |
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| bandjoey |
Feb 18 2011, 11:27 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,934 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Temporary repair with a U Bolt...keep it running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| Krieger |
Feb 18 2011, 11:31 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,808 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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I heard a wise man once said: steel sharpens steel.
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| underthetire |
Feb 18 2011, 12:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I feel your pain. 914 has head problems, my Jeep last week lost, fan control relay, emergency brake, and passenger side window regulator. I have vise grips holding up the window, but it's raining like hell here, and there is still a nice little gap for rain to get in to.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Feb 18 2011, 02:21 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,975 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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If its the front of the tube that let go, its an easy job actually.
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| yeahmag |
Feb 18 2011, 05:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,455 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California
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Hoping to just plug weld it too... I all ready have SS lines, so risk of fire is a bit lower...
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| yeahmag |
Feb 19 2011, 12:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,455 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California
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Jeff,
It looks like you just plug welded right to the tube itself. That's what I was considering as I'm assuming the bracket won't be in good shape. Any draw backs to that? I have a friend that is a professional welder bringing his TIG by to help, so heat control should be a non issue. |
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| yeahmag |
Feb 19 2011, 03:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,455 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California
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...and its loose at the firewall too. Good grief.
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| yeahmag |
Feb 22 2011, 01:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,455 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California
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What a day! Was able to finish the 914 AND the Subaru. A good friend came over with a portable TIG and we plug welded the bracket at the front of the clutch cable and used a very heavy washer "kustomized" to fit on the rear at the firewall. Clutch feels amazing! I had no idea how bad it "was".
Subaru fired up first crank and no leaks. PS pump is a little noisy, but I either damaged it using that belt and pulley to remove the crank pulley nut or the belt is a bit loose (or it needs the fluid changed). In any event. It lives! |
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| jaxdream |
Feb 22 2011, 07:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 8-July 08 From: North Central Tennessee Member No.: 9,270 Region Association: South East States |
Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) , that's just gotta feel great !!!To have both fixed at the same time .
Jack / Jaxdream |
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