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post Sep 29 2004, 12:22 AM
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I finally got my car to run!!. thank you all who replied and to Joe Sharp for helping me over the phone.

this club rocks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Sep 29 2004, 12:24 AM
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What's the safest way to tow a 914? I have to tow it to the DMV on thursday so that i can register it.

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post Sep 29 2004, 12:29 AM
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Flat bed trailer, tow dolly is my last choice. They can dent them up pretty good if it is not secured properly.
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post Sep 29 2004, 12:34 AM
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Congrats on running it!

Forget towing if it runs, Bud.
Just ask for a special moving permit from the DMV.

Free permit. Drive it! First choice is always, drive it!

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post Sep 29 2004, 12:34 AM
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QUOTE(skline @ Sep 28 2004, 11:29 PM)
Flat bed trailer, tow dolly is my last choice. They can dent them up pretty good if it is not secured properly.

can it be towed by a "regular" tow truck?

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post Sep 29 2004, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Sep 28 2004, 11:34 PM)
Congrats on running it!

Forget towing if it runs, Bud.
Just ask for a special moving permit from the DMV.

Free permit. Drive it! First choice is always, drive it!

KT

thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . I asked for one, but the Lady said I couldnt get one because the car hasnt been registered since '87

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oh, and I think i have a bad caliper

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post Sep 29 2004, 04:06 AM
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Junior: Kool to hear your car is runnin. Call me at work (562) 940-2350, sometime after 10 would be good.
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post Sep 29 2004, 04:10 AM
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QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Sep 29 2004, 03:06 AM)
Junior: Kool to hear your car is runnin. Call me at work (562) 940-2350, sometime after 10 would be good.
Joe

I tried calling you today (well, yesterday) to thank you and to tell you that my car is running, but no answer

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post Sep 29 2004, 04:11 AM
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I have a question. is it normal for these car's to have a kinda loud knocking sound comin from the engine?

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post Sep 29 2004, 09:54 AM
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QUOTE(Juniors_914 @ Sep 29 2004, 03:11 AM)
I have a question. is it normal for these car's to have a kinda loud knocking sound comin from the engine?

yes. no. depends ...

they're boxer engines, so, yes, they make a unique "knocking" sound.
and certain types of pistons can be louder when cold, but they will get quieter when warmed up.
usually, the "knock" is valves that need adjustement bad.

or, everything is slowly coming apart.
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post Sep 29 2004, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Sep 29 2004, 08:54 AM)
QUOTE(Juniors_914 @ Sep 29 2004, 03:11 AM)
I have a question. is it normal for these car's to have a kinda loud knocking sound comin from the engine?

yes. no. depends ...

they're boxer engines, so, yes, they make a unique "knocking" sound.
and certain types of pistons can be louder when cold, but they will get quieter when warmed up.
usually, the "knock" is valves that need adjustement bad.

or, everything is slowly coming apart.
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thank's Andy. now how do i adjust the valves? and why does the oil light come on? is it good, bad?

thank's

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post Sep 29 2004, 10:09 AM
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now how do i adjust the valves? and why does the oil light come on? is it good, bad?

aha! you shouldn't drive the car without adjusting the valves. especially since it sounds like it has been sitting for quite a while ...

and the oil light is *BAD*. that means you don't have enough oil-pressure.
if you run out of oil, the engine starts to make a loud "knocking" sound, right before it seizes up ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

have you checked yer oil level lately?
if the car has been sitting and if you haven't done so, you need to completely flush the engine of the old oil and fill her up with some good stuff (10/30 will do).
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post Sep 29 2004, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Sep 29 2004, 09:09 AM)
QUOTE(Juniors_914 @ Sep 29 2004, 08:59 AM)
now how do i adjust the valves? and why does the oil light come on? is it good, bad?

aha! you shouldn't drive the car without adjusting the valves. especially since it sounds like it has been sitting for quite a while ...

and the oil light is *BAD*. that means you don't have enough oil-pressure.
if you run out of oil, the engine starts to make a loud "knocking" sound, right before it seizes up ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

have you checked yer oil level lately?
if the car has been sitting and if you haven't done so, you need to completely flush the engine of the old oil and fill her up with some good stuff (10/30 will do).
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the oil is only like a month or two old, meaning 0 miles on the oil.

is there a way to check the oil pressure ?

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