 Finally got to test drive my 914 today, I've only had it for 2 months! |
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| Rhodes71/914 |
 Oct 7 2004, 09:02 PM
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Glacier  Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482  |
Got the engine running after a bit of work and a little cash, not to bad considering when I bougth the car I didn't count on the engine being any good. Only cruised around the block but it sure was fun and I was very surprised at the power even with the 1.7, engine seems strong.
I had to unplug the intake air temperature sensor I think it is refered to as temperature sensor 1. It was surging at idle but with it unplugged it idled ok. Still has some hesitation at start off but once the RPMs get up its great. Just some fine tuning. Now it's on to the breaks. Took the pedal cluster out and going to replace the bushings, brake pedal is not springing back. Brakes were pretty mushy to so I think I will go through the whole system. Edited because I can't spell sr |
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| Series9 |
Oct 7 2004, 09:24 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Glad you got it running!
I have to say (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) , it's BRAKES, not BREAKS (hopefully). Joe |
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 7 2004, 09:49 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,432 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| Rhodes71/914 |
Oct 7 2004, 09:51 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
QUOTE I have to say , it's BRAKES, not BREAKS (hopefully). Ya know sometimes I really wish I could spell, or maybe just a quick proofread. Oh well. |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Oct 7 2004, 10:03 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE Ya know sometimes I really wish I could spell, You are not alone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Thank God for spell check & my wife. We (I) need spell check on this site. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Joseph Mills |
Oct 7 2004, 11:35 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(Rhodes71/914 @ Oct 7 2004, 09:02 PM) Only cruised around the block but it sure was fun and I was very surprised at the power even with the 1.7, engine seems strong. Edited because I can't spell Don't worry about your spelling. I'm just glad to hear you got your Porch running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| BPGREER |
Oct 7 2004, 11:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 29-September 04 From: SAN FRANCISCO Member No.: 2,857 |
Congatulations! I just got mine on the road a little over a week ago. Mine sat in a garage for 17 years. The brake system was probably the most time consuming part. I had to rebuild all of the calipers which was not nearly as easy as I had hoped. I'm still doing much of the "fine tuning" myself. Since I've never driven a 914 before this one, I'm really not sure how close to done I am with the engine. Anyway, good luck, and enjoy!
Brian 73 Silver 2.0 |
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| Rhodes71/914 |
Oct 8 2004, 10:38 AM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
Pic of the pedal cluster still in the car. Got it pulled after a little work on the clutch cable. Was not a ball and socket connection, it was a pin and clevis and very hard to get at. Also I had some brake fluid leakage from the master cylinder after I pulled the cluster. Is this normal? The pelican tech article didn't mention that.
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