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Series9
post Dec 23 2011, 07:41 AM
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What are the jobs you hate to do on your 914? List them here and have other guys, hopefully, respond with their tricks to get it done more easily.


I'll start: I hate changing master cylinders because installing the supply lines in the top is a total bitch.


The only tip I have on this is to disconnect the lines from the bottom of the reservoir and pull them down a little to help out. Then push them back up as you put the MC in place. It still sucks.
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post Dec 23 2011, 07:44 AM
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Hell hole

solution = .5 lb of C4 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Dec 23 2011, 07:47 AM
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...previously repaired with chicken wire and bondo
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post Dec 23 2011, 07:48 AM
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creative wiring corrections
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post Dec 23 2011, 07:50 AM
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QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Dec 23 2011, 08:47 AM) *

...previously repaired with chicken wire and bondo



You're up early. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
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post Dec 23 2011, 07:55 AM
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Valve adjustment on my -6!

Though I haven't had to do it for a long time, the master cyinder replacement is a real pain as well.
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post Dec 23 2011, 08:10 AM
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Anything that isn't done within the warmth of a garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

This includes the Renegade axles w/ the adapters. Cleaning all of the CV grease off of the adapters to put locktite on all of the bolts in 30* weather isn't fun.

Pushrod tube seals were so much easier to replace in my Bus since theres actually room on either side of the motor to properly clean everything before removal and reinstallation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Dec 23 2011, 08:41 AM
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MC replacement is #1.

Any work on a stock car is a PITA for me after having worked on a race car.
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post Dec 23 2011, 08:51 AM
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air box under the front cowl. Need gas tank out to re: and re: ... control cables, gasket, screen, electrical plug connection, bending over the trunk; better to sit in the trunk.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:02 AM
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Fuel line replacement through center

Valve adjustment on 6 cylinder

Fitting and FIXING fiberglass parts
(that certain few automotive places profess a "perfect reproduction")

Dealing with the left vs right rear light area of the body...dims are NOT
mirror image and the protruding left lens fitment caused a great deal bodywork
in a rather small area of the car. (I had to do a Geometric Dimensional
tolerance study of that area to find the stack-up problem).
Problem resulted in finding dimensional problems with the light assembly
hole in the rear panel from the factory, and the factory placement of the left
rear light assembly screw supports. All in the effort to get the left rear
lens to sit flush like the right side.

I'd like to bitch slap the shit out of the person who worked the left-side of the
car at the factory. He totally lacked attention to detail. You can see it on
the spotwelds of the interior body panels. My daughter could do a better job.
While she was helping me, she even said "whoever did that, sucks."
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:30 AM
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I've stripped one 914 down to the shell, rebuilt 3 trannies, 2 front end rebuilds, brake jobs, wheel bearings, one engine rebuild and one paint job in my garage. And the most challenging, pita, frustrating thing that I've encountered thus far is reattaching the springs on the glove box door. Seriously!
And there was one pesky distributor cap in Ouray. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:33 AM
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Wet sanding#1
Master cylinder #2
Rear wheel bearings #3
Replacing windshields#4
Valve adjustment#5
Speedo cable replacement#6
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:37 AM
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I like wet sanding... Very relaxing..

Master Cylinder
Rear brake line replacement
Dash replacement
Rear caliper adjustment (with worn caliper adjustment screws)
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:45 AM
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Rear brake lines! I agree with that one. Easy to do if motor out but otherwise.
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post Dec 23 2011, 10:21 AM
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The worst one I ever did was a throttle cable replacement on a car with a slightly bent center tunnel tube. It took me 3 hours to figure out why the cable wouldn't go through and remedy the issue.
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post Dec 23 2011, 10:28 AM
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+1 for the fresh air box under the cowl; a really frustrating bit of work.

Andys
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post Dec 23 2011, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(type47 @ Dec 23 2011, 09:51 AM) *

air box under the front cowl. Need gas tank out to re: and re: ... control cables, gasket, screen, electrical plug connection, bending over the trunk; better to sit in the trunk.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)


So I am about to do this. My airbox and fan do not work. So what are your suggestions? I am pulling my tank anyway, I smell gas a.d think I have a leak on the low pressure side, so while that is out,,,, .
The the fans does not turn on, there is always air passively coming thru the vent so the flaps do not shut? Also the contacts on the sliders don't touch when the lever is slid back and even if I push them down there is no fan blowing.

Please advise.
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post Dec 23 2011, 10:37 AM
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installing rear trunk torsion bars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Yup air box is a PITA too
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post Dec 23 2011, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(Series9 @ Dec 23 2011, 05:41 AM) *

What are the jobs you hate to do on your 914? List them here and have other guys, hopefully, respond with their tricks to get it done more easily.


I'll start: I hate changing master cylinders because installing the supply lines in the top is a total bitch.


The only tip I have on this is to disconnect the lines from the bottom of the reservoir and pull them down a little to help out. Then push them back up as you put the MC in place. It still sucks.


Disconnect reservoir clamp and lower entire reservoir. Just a little easier.
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post Dec 23 2011, 11:09 AM
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Fresh Air Box & air controls

Rubber Rear Brake Lines

Dash Pad

Fixing accel or clutch cable tube in center tunnel

/6 valve adjust

Timing a six without a hole in the firewall and you've marked the flywheel

Rewire the dash lights
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