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thieuster
post May 5 2015, 01:45 PM
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A long list of small parts I need to get the engine in good shape again; mostly items I can easily replace now with the engine out + parts I need to get the engine to run perfectly again.

A shortened list:

- pushrod tubes + O rings
- all sorts of gaskets
- new set high tension cables + dizzy parts
- etc.

When added up, it will set me back a few hundred euros.

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post May 5 2015, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE(thieuster @ May 5 2015, 01:45 PM) *

- pushrod tubes + O rings
- all sorts of gaskets
- new set high tension cables + dizzy parts
- etc.

When added up, it will set me back a few hundred euros.

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If you were in the states I could provide all of that for next to nothing.
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post May 5 2015, 07:20 PM
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Millerwelds - Your car looks way better w/o that reflector panel on the back. Nice change (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 5 2015, 07:39 PM
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Got my new fuchs! And the dog is dancing a jig he likes them.so much!


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post May 5 2015, 07:46 PM
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Got my new fuchs! And the dog is dancing a jig he likes them.so much!


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post May 5 2015, 09:55 PM
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Finally got them on to see the fit pretty tight even with rolled fenders. 225/60 16, but those Wil come off and 205/55's will go on soon. I do like the 16's


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post May 5 2015, 10:08 PM
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So stock tires should be 24.9" in diameter and these are 26. Too tall for sure but still look good.
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post May 6 2015, 12:07 AM
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Phil, stock tires on a '4' were 165/80-15 which are approx. 25.39" dia.

Your 205/55-16s should be approx. 24.88", - 2% difference.

At a speedo reading of 65 mph, your true speed will be approx. 63.68 mph.



The 225/60-16s are approx. 26.39", + 4.9% difference.

At a speedo reading of 65 mph, your true speed will be approx. 68.16 mph.



I recently upgraded from Michelin 195/60-15 to Kumho 195/65-15s. They do fill the wheel wells a little better and are closer to the stock tires.

They're 24.98" and - 1.2% difference.

At a speedo reading of 65 mph, my true speed is approx. 63.94 mph.
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post May 6 2015, 01:08 AM
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Installed the forward Flux capacitor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post May 6 2015, 02:09 AM
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QUOTE(stugray @ May 5 2015, 11:47 PM) *

QUOTE(thieuster @ May 5 2015, 01:45 PM) *

- pushrod tubes + O rings
- all sorts of gaskets
- new set high tension cables + dizzy parts
- etc.

When added up, it will set me back a few hundred euros.

Menno


If you were in the states I could provide all of that for next to nothing.



That's very nice of you. Sadly, I live near the place where it all began: just on the west side of the German - Dutch border. As so often, parts etc are more expensive near the factory plant than in other places around the world. E.g. the prices you have to pay for a 914. In the US they are a lot cheaper than here in Europe. Finding good specimen and selling them to Europe can be lucrative!

(Another reason to move to the US. I don't want to go into this any further before this turns into a political statement...)

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post May 6 2015, 12:34 PM
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More sandblasting on the under side...

Boy, a rotisserie would be nice.

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post May 6 2015, 01:02 PM
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New bumper pad off a parts car. Pounded out some dents in my bumper with a rubber hammer and a rag. New classic style plates and tags. Picked up some frames at the FLAPS.



That's a pretty nice parts car bumper pad!
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post May 6 2015, 02:28 PM
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More sandblasting on the under side...

Boy, a rotisserie would be nice.

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) - but you have the next best thing. I need to build a dolly for when I refurbish the suspension systems on a few cars.
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post May 6 2015, 09:27 PM
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Now off of the jack stands, I played hookey from work on my birthday and went to my favorite restaurant for lunch, got a four wheel alignment then picked up my 914 blue print from the frame shop.

I am one happy 914 owner (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post May 6 2015, 09:40 PM
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I have been drooling over the 914-6 blueprint. I may have to get one.....
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post May 6 2015, 09:59 PM
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I have been drooling over the 914-6 blueprint. I may have to get one.....



Brings back memories from engineering classes and actually drawing diagrams on a drafting table. These CAD guys don't know how good they have it. I do appreciate not having my office cluttered with drawings now though.
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post May 7 2015, 12:27 PM
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Replaced my shaking transmission mount to 911 mount.
Ordered it last Tuesday afternoon and arrived the following day (Wednesday morning). What a blazing fast processed by Pelican Parts.

Took me only 1.5 hr for the replacement with several rest to reply various text messages from my basketball group.


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post May 7 2015, 03:26 PM
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You may experience more vibration transfer with those. I tried a set, and went back to stock because of that.

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post May 7 2015, 03:41 PM
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You may experience more vibration transfer with those. I tried a set, and went back to stock because of that.
Remember, Joe, we live in California - the land of never-ending earthquakes. A little extra vibration doesn't bother us guys that much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post May 7 2015, 04:35 PM
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You may experience more vibration transfer with those. I tried a set, and went back to stock because of that.


Yes I did feel more body vibration now. I was thinking of fixing or improving my issue on my 2nd gear grinding, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Well didn't improve and now vibration appeared after installation. Good I didn't buy the wevo which is expensive and will make more harder and maybe more vibration.
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