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fteixeira
post Dec 29 2011, 03:10 PM
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Broke down my rear suspension consoles for new bushings, bearings, etc.. 10 minutes worth of work and 3hrs+ of searching Sears & every local DIY auto repair & hardware store in the area for the triple square bit I needed for the CV bolts


Pelican has the the 12 point tool. I ended up finding mine at a local VW Bug shop... a quality tool at a great price. I would recommend anyone looking for parts/tools to search out a good classic VW shop.

Last weekend: new rear rotors and rear brake pad clearance adjustment. Where can I get the caliper adjustment gear caps with the 4mm allen hex with the copper washer? The original aluminum onse are stripped to hell. I thought I saw someone selling them here at one point... in steel? Eric Shea?

This weekend: bleeding brakes single-handed. No way I'm asking the wife for help (divorce is expensive in California). Wish me luck.

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post Dec 29 2011, 07:33 PM
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Last weekend: new rear rotors and rear brake pad clearance adjustment. Where can I get the caliper adjustment gear caps with the 4mm allen hex with the copper washer? The original aluminum onse are stripped to hell. I thought I saw someone selling them here at one point... in steel? Eric Shea?

This weekend: bleeding brakes single-handed. No way I'm asking the wife for help (divorce is expensive in California). Wish me luck.

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Yep, Eric's got 'em at PMB, super fast shipping with USPS Priority Mail, too. I've just mounted up "speed bleeders", works like a champ.
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post Dec 29 2011, 08:54 PM
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I pulled the "A" arms, struts, pedal box, brakes, master cylinder & gas tank. However I coulnd not get the steering rack & crossmember. It is loose but hung up on something.

So I pulled the interior to remove the tar/sound deadiner and white caulk stuff. While the frt end is removed I want to clean some rust before it gets words.

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post Dec 29 2011, 09:51 PM
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I drained the gas tank in prep for cleaning out and refurbing the fuel system.


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post Dec 29 2011, 10:59 PM
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I reassembled the drivers door complete with all new fuzzys and rubber from Mark at 914RUBBER.com. It looks freaking awsome!
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post Dec 29 2011, 11:55 PM
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Tomorrow, or rather this morning( its12:48- watching the Baylor football game- RGIII,)
I will be pulling the tank to che k for leaks, replacing fuel lines, and while the tank is out i'm replace img the fresh air motor, then putting in a new CHT. Then new brake pads in front.

Yesterday the rims got polished .
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post Dec 30 2011, 12:12 AM
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i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.
what did you do to your 914 today?

I cut off and rewelded the pivot point for my shift linkage for the 930 trans/V8 package. I raised it a bit to get out of harms way, readjusted the Corvette Z06 shifter & linkage and took it for a test drive.

It was GREAT shifting now and I filled the tank for the New Years Day "hang-over" fun run in SOCAL.

I'm Ready!

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post Dec 30 2011, 12:52 AM
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Ive been stick with a fuel problem ...I think? but now I'm on a full blown kitchen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) remodel..please some one come over and help me replace my fuel pump (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)


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post Dec 30 2011, 05:57 AM
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windshield-the crack got worse- and trim removal in prep for sanding and paint. (all the trim was glued on with black adhesive and none of the clips actually held any of the trim)
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post Dec 30 2011, 06:36 AM
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I'm going to drive the LE to work here in about 30 minutes or so. Might take Christine out for a drive tomorrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Dec 30 2011, 05:10 PM
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Replaced the fuel injector rubber elbow hoses. There were just a fire away from ruining my day!
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post Dec 30 2011, 05:45 PM
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My car has been my daily driver for two weeks now and will be for more than another week while my MINI is at the shop getting some bodywork done. Heat works great and it's been nice to drive it so much.
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post Dec 30 2011, 06:05 PM
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All I got to do today was clean parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Dec 30 2011, 07:30 PM
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Thought it would be a good idea to pull my oil pan (SBC) and fix some oil leaks with a new Felpro 1 peice pan gasket. Got it all together and oil poured out of the front pan seal worse than before. Turns out Felpro makes several types. Thick front seal / thin front seal. $35.00 later I bought the thick front seal, one peice gasket. got it all together, full of new oil and she's ready to run.
Took her for a run around the block, no leaks, all is good for now.
Any SBC's or V8's out there I recommend the one piece gasket, they seal like a champ and very easy to install, so easy I did it twice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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Got the gas tank out


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post Dec 30 2011, 07:38 PM
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I added a battery tender charger to mine today.
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post Dec 30 2011, 08:01 PM
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I beat on mine with a 10# sledgehammer and jumped up and down on a crowbar until the fender released it's grip on the ruined tire....

It's an, um, improvement.
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post Dec 30 2011, 09:59 PM
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Tomorrow, or rather this morning( its12:48- watching the Baylor football game- RGIII,)
I will be pulling the tank to che k for leaks, replacing fuel lines, and while the tank is out i'm replace img the fresh air motor, then putting in a new CHT. Then new brake pads in front.

Yesterday the rims got polished .


Update:

Pulled fuel tank, no leaks! Pulled out the fresh air box, put in new used fresh air box from Tomas- it works, tested contacts at the fan cleaned the contacts on the sliders don't but for some reason I can only get the fan to work on the middle setting speed #2. Better than nothing like before, but I am not satisfied. The contacts touch. All that i will reevaluate another day. All that took so long I never got to figure out my window washer issue, or replacing the c.h.t. ah, but there is tomorrow!
(I i've had the whole week off but only spent a few hours on the car. )
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post Dec 30 2011, 10:05 PM
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Installed the new muffler using the bracket from black22.
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post Dec 30 2011, 10:23 PM
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I forgot to add- after I got the fan in and tank back in place -they with the help of my 19biggest y.o. son, we left the kids at home and I took my wife out for a drive! Only the 3rd time on 2+ years we've been able to do that! And pulling thru downtown, slow in afterwork traffic, I am amazed at how people will stop and look, and point st these cool cars.
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