what did you do to your 914 today Options

[Mark Henry]

Sold it back to the previous owner. Good day for him. Sad day for me.

@wobbletop Sorry to see you've sold your teen Walter, your car is what inspired me to build my 3.0/6
Although cool to see you sold it back to the PO.

[markhoward]

Installed rebuilt alternator and new harness from 914 rubber. harness highly recommended.. also did oil/filter change along with swepco 201 in the transaxle. will button it up tomorrow..

[VegasRacer]

. . . . . along with swepco 201 in the transaxle.

Have you used Swepco successfully before? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
It always leaked when I tried it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[Jett]

. . . . . along with swepco 201 in the transaxle.

Have you used Swepco successfully before? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
It always leaked when I tried it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

We only use Swepco and no leaks on our two 914’s. IIRC it was recommended by Dr. Evil.

[markhoward]

. . . . . along with swepco 201 in the transaxle.

Have you used Swepco successfully before? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
It always leaked when I tried it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

I’ve always used it on my 911 (915) with no issues. will report back if it leaks in the 901.

[VegasRacer]

I’ve always used it on my 911 (915) with no issues. will report back if it leaks in the 901.

It was 20 years ago when I was racing that I had the problem. Possibly the formula has changed or something?

[gandalf_025]

Walked by it on the lift and looked at it like I’ve done since the late 80’s
Nothing to see here.. Back from paint for years and no further....

[Jett]

Went for a cruise and had a GT3 4.0 on my tail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Craigers17]

Removed the master cylinder and pedal cluster. Got some good advice from a 914 member and figured I'd replace the cluster while doing the calipers, brake lines, and MC. Although the old cluster has some surface rust, the floor board is still sound underneath a lot of dirt, undercoating, etc. I really don't know how Bruce Stone turns these things back into the pieces of art that he does.



Lots of undercoating removal and sanding/cleaning to do....




Also pulled this silver dollar sized "Plug" out from under the cluster??? Seemed to have undercoating under it as well...then more metal?? Maybe for some sort of inspection hole?


Finally wrestled off the old MC.....hopefully it's just as fun to put the new one back on... I didn't buy the "easy install" version....maybe I'll end up re-thinking that.

[markhoward]

Alternator rebuild was from Alternators Unlimited in Berkeley, CA (510) 527-7773. One of the last OG rebuild shops still standing. Paid $120 for a complete redo on the 914 alt and it is well worth it. Preferred going local instead of the normal channels. Big up to them for still being in the game!! Going to use them for as long as I can..

[euro911]

Removed the master cylinder and pedal cluster. Got some good advice from a 914 member and figured I'd replace the cluster while doing the calipers, brake lines, and MC. Although the old cluster has some surface rust, the floor board is still sound underneath a lot of dirt, undercoating, etc. I really don't know how Bruce Stone turns these things back into the pieces of art that he does.





Lots of undercoating removal and sanding/cleaning to do....



Also pulled this silver dollar sized "Plug" out from under the cluster??? Seemed to have undercoating under it as well...then more metal?? Maybe for some sort of inspection hole?



Finally wrestled off the old MC.....hopefully it's just as fun to put the new one back on... I didn't buy the "easy install" version....maybe I'll end up re-thinking that.

Get a handle on that rust soon. Wire brush what you can and hit the areas with a rust-reformer primer, rust mort or POR-15 ... then apply a top-coat.

You can disassemble and blast the pedal assembly, paint (or powder-coat) and reassemble with bronze bushings ... it will last you your lifetime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[Craigers17]

[quote name='euro911' date='Sep 5 2020, 05:09 PM' post='2848797']

[/quote]Get a handle on that rust soon. Wire brush what you can and hit the areas with a rust-reformer primer, rust mort or POR-15 ... then apply a top-coat.

You can disassemble and blast the pedal assembly, paint (or powder-coat) and reassemble with bronze bushings ... it will last you your lifetime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
[/quote]


Mark, thanks for the advice....I'm going to start tackling that rust tomorrow. That old cluster is going to Bruce Stone as a core, if usable. He's already got another one on the way to me. BTW, I haven't forgot about your muffler, ....should be installed in a few weeks!

[14carrot]

Sold it back to the previous owner. Good day for him. Sad day for me.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Walter, sorry for your loss. Thanks for letting my son and I take it down the road last year. What a nice car.

I hope that another 914 is in your future.

Like Mark said, at least we know you've made the original owner ecstatic.

BTW - diggin' the COVID face lettuce (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

-John

[Craigers17]

Took a little time today to clean up the surface rust under the pedal cluster and mc. Still have some work to go, but the metal appears to be in good shape.




Also received this in the mail from @bdstone914 Thanks for the new cluster. It looks great! I'll send the core back tomorrow.

[Jett]

Moved the car to the back for a bit.

[VG-914]

Trying to figure out which bolts to buy to get this shroud back together:

[djway]

I love this.
Bought some 5/16 aluminum rod then used my cheapy drill press as a lathe and cut to length. I then used a file to taper the ends.
Mid 80s BMW mirror purchased . Used dremmel to remove spring mount then used stock visor mount to mark mount holes, drilled holes then used cheap HF countersink bit to make recess. Used the mount holes to attach to block of wood as to maintain alignment for drilling visor mount hole.
Bent the rod slightly then tapped into place. About 15 minutes total.
The hard part was getting the old mirror off the glass. Everything I found on glass sites was to heat glass and twist base. Twisted with all my might, well gloved hand, and I couldn’t get it to budge. I detected a slight bubble appearing so I stopped heating. I grabbed 4 razor blades which I pressed in at each corner. Using a piece of wood I worked the blades in a the base finally let go.
If I do this again I would probably heat the base instead.
Drove around the neighborhood a bit and then improvement is amazing.
Highly recommended.
I took photo with phone vertical so no idea why previewing sideways.

[ndfrigi]

Trying to figure out which bolts to buy to get this shroud back together:

check 914rubber that sells a set

[flipb]

I did a dumb.

Dropped off the 914 in the Spring for some work with the best 914 specialist in the region. While he got everything running well, he also junked some sub-par pieces that were hanging off the car including shredded heater hoses, and the transmission shift cover.

I drove it a bit and ordered some new parts from 914Rubber. I removed the shift linkage to install the replacement cover. Trying to reinstall the linkage, the cone screw stripped out the few remaining threads on the knuckle coupler. After a couple failed attempts to get it back together, I ordered a new shift coupler (still available from Porsche) and bushings from 914Rubber. It fougnt me going back together, so I decided to take it back to the mechanic before busting it up any worse...

So yesterday, I set the car into 2nd gear at the transmission, and drove about 4 miles to the mechanic (all on side streets) with only 2nd gear.

Today, he reinstalled the linkage as well as new heater hoses and adjusted my rear brakes. I picked it up around 5:30 and drove the short ~4 miles home. It was totally rejuvenating to drive it with everything working just right.

Your attitude towards these cars changes... When they're giving you trouble, they're a liability. When it's perfectly sorted and you go out for a drive, there's no better feeling in the world.

[euro911]

Trying to figure out which bolts to buy to get this shroud back together:

Any local VW shop or VW parts vendors will have M6 Slotted 'Cheeseheads'