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Michael N
post May 26 2020, 02:12 PM
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Is that a cooper S ?


John Cooper Works JWC . A few more extras over the S model in 2013. More car than a 17 year old needs, but a great excuse to have another toy for dad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 26 2020, 08:33 PM
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Took sheet metal to local powdercoater since I have the engine out on the '73.

(we had a MCS when the "new" Mini first came in 2003 or so and absolutely LOVED that car! It was my wife's DD. Other than the 914's it was one of the most fun cars to drive I've ever had...)
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post May 26 2020, 11:26 PM
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My wife has owned 2 of them a grey early model S. After 40k had to be taken to BMW dealer to get back of valves clean because of the way the direct injection sprays fuel. The second was a white 2016 S. I drove both neither as fun as the 914. I did like the way the huge 10 inch center speedo changed colors. Interesting to note my wife just bought a Miata mx5 and says its the best car she has ever owned hahahahahahahahah. Ill admit it kind of reminds me of a modern day 914 but very reliable.
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post May 27 2020, 12:57 PM
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Monday's project... replace the barn door Air flow meter with a Mass Airflow sensor.

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Wiring is temporary... I have to verify I have the signal and reference wires hooked up correctly.

The new one is much lighter and less restrictive. Should add a few horses to the 4L motor.

Waiting for a 994 air charge temp sensor before I can finish it.


Last night was assembling a BMW motor for our 540i. It should be ready to install on Saturday.

Busy.. busy ... busy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)



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post May 27 2020, 05:10 PM
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Started putting the front portion of the '75 back together. Headlight motors and the headlight assembly along with the bumper brackets.
Exciting stuff!


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post May 28 2020, 07:08 PM
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Did a bunch the past couple of Days!
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post May 28 2020, 07:10 PM
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...and learned how to assemble the rear brake (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post May 28 2020, 07:14 PM
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I seem to be living in my Blast Cabinet... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 29 2020, 06:00 PM
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Snagged a set of Italian 40 IDF Webers off of a 914 Facebook group last Friday. They arrived today and took them over to my mechanic to rebuild them. He's one of the last carb artists in San Diego (that I know of anyway).
They will get torn down, sonic cleaned, and fully rebuilt. Should have them back by next week.
Now, I have to get some good 1.8 manifolds as the ones that came with the carbs are for 2.0 heads.


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post May 29 2020, 10:01 PM
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Friends dropped by, had to do a quickie show of the new 914/6, gratuitous video, yes my driveway was that dirty (you can see the dust kick up from the exhaust) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Here's to hoping for no more unexpected issues after 6 years sitting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

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post May 30 2020, 08:11 PM
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post May 30 2020, 08:36 PM
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Friends dropped by, had to do a quickie show of the new 914/6, gratuitous video, yes my driveway was that dirty (you can see the dust kick up from the exhaust) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Here's to hoping for no more unexpected issues after 6 years sitting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

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Wow! That sounds nice. What engine is in there?

Edit...just saw your signature. Guessing 3.8 ???
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post May 30 2020, 09:03 PM
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I had new tires installed yesterday to replace the old 9 year old Bridgestone Potenza tires I had on the car. The old tires were as hard as rocks and slipped too much after the years. Went with the same size 195/65/15 tires in a Goodyear Eagle Sport all terrain from the Tire Rack. The Goodyear sit a bit wider than the Potenzas and have a nice rubber shoulder for a rim protector on them. The 195/65/15 is a tight fit in the rear. They are as wide as the 205/55/16 I ran on 16” Fuchs rims many years ago. I took the car out for a back road test today and they performed better than expected.

Tires ran $400.00 plus tax and come with a $50.00 mail in rebate. Next time I won’t be such a CSOB and wait so long to replace the tires.

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post May 31 2020, 07:19 AM
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Looking nice Michael ( @Michael N). Is it just the way your car is parked or is it nose high? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 31 2020, 07:37 AM
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Looking nice Michael ( @Michael N). Is it just the way your car is parked or is it nose high? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I think it sits pretty flat. I’ll double check by measuring front and rear of rocker to the ground on a flat surface this afternoon. Thanks
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post May 31 2020, 10:12 PM
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@Michael N yes a 3.8, its crazy, still getting used to having something that "built" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Checked my breather canister/filter today to make sure nothing was in it, dry as a bone. Hoping to heck my oil puke situation (cheech and chong'd the 5 freeway) is behind me and I'll be good to go for the June 6th run. I'll try and hit some local roads during the week to do some more shake out.

Got the speedo fixed, after everything else the odometer/trip took a $hit and had to repair it. Car sat for ~6 yrs and I knew there'd be some issues but I really just want to drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jun 1 2020, 08:19 AM
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I adjusted my valves (first time) which turned into quite the project. I'm a big guy (6'7 280 lbs) so there's no way I could get my meat hooks up into the head without dropping the exhaust. Everything went very smoothly and it only took me about an hour to get everything adjusted.

I realized after having put everything back together that I really need to invest in a nice set a headers. Having to deal with all the extra pieces attached to the heat exchangers isn't worth it since the car will be on jack stands during cold months.
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post Jun 1 2020, 08:45 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) 72 miles yesterday, to celebrate 48 years of ownership (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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post Jun 1 2020, 12:56 PM
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My Mrs made me a tool roll and bag for the jack
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post Jun 1 2020, 01:12 PM
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Sweet, Steve - sweet. Congrats on holding on to it for all these years.

When you bought it, you had no idea what a great decision it was! And every year since you made again the same great decision.

Not many people can say they ever did that........

One of my fav 914's for sure.......an honor to know both you - and your car!

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) 72 miles yesterday, to celebrate 48 years of ownership (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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