Project Time! 71 garage build, Broke a Valve Spring... Options

[FourBlades]

Congratulations, that is very exciting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

You got this far in your restoration very fast compared to most of us.

You just need to be methodical now about finishing it up.

John

[monkeyboy]

Good show! Glad to see you were able to drive it.

Text me if you have anything you need help with. I wish I could help more, but it looks like the only weekend I will be in two for the rest of the summer is Labor Day.

Congrats Dave!

[dfelz]

Thanks guys for all the help and support, having this amazing support group is really helpful!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Ethan, thanks for all the responses.

1. For the syncro, we will have to figure out a time to get that sorted out using your awesome and wonderful jig and expertise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) for now i will just hold the shifter in its position, haha

2. i will have to re-bleed when i have a buddy again. Me and Jim did it together the first time and did back PS to front DS (the correct way as you pointed out) we even went at it for two rounds. When i was driving around a bunch this weekend i came to the realization i could just be being a pussy when it comes to braking and just used to power Brembo brakes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) but i will definitely want to re-bleed anyways! But as you said the seals need breaking in, and i think after this weekends adventures it started to feel a little better already.

3. The lights are fused separately, the fuse for the DS lights was blown! what a coincident! replaced the fuse with a good one and all was well, except the fogs, i am still having problems with those, now both wont go on??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

4. will have to check next time...

5. didnt check this weekend, will next time. Could it be from the battery being warm?... the batter is laying on the rear trunk floor and i felt the metal around it after a drive and it was warm, not scolding, but warm, could that be aiding in the not start when warm issue?

NEW:

Finished the mounting of the 911 FG dash! Question for the clock though, anyone know what terminal (if any) on a 71 fuse panel always has 12v power for me to tap the clock into? I inspected with my volt meter and it didnt seem to have one that would work. How would i go about getting a line directly from the battery to power the clock that wont fuck shit up (aka light my car on fire from f-ed up electrical planning)

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Mounted the chrome bumper from my 72 (i think someone pointed out it is off a 74 though) it doesn fit completely right... is there a big difference between the 74 and 71 rears that would make it not fit correctly on the sides?? I got the license plate on there too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) From this angle in the pic, you cant really see the fitment issues. ALSO if anyone has a rear rubber top that i could have that is in any kind of condition, please let me know.

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I bolted in the bottom half of the passenger seat this weekend and took three of my roommates for spins, they enjoyed it a lot for just going around our neighbor hood a few times! I did go on a "more" main road (one with a light at the end of it) and passed a cop going the other way... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I didnt have seat belts installed, a windshield, any mirrors, or a front license plate... so when he dove past looking at his comp screen not even noticing us, i would say i got a little lucky!! phew!

I cant wait to take this thing on the twisties!!

[Eric_Shea]

Hot no start is a ground issue. Make sure the tranny grnd is clean. New ones can be had for dollars at your flaps.

Bleed from passengers rear to drivers rear to passengers front and end with drivers front. Bed the pads as per the tech tip on our site. It will bed the pads and help break in the new seals.

[boogie_man]

Great job Dave, that's coming along great you lucky bastardo !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)

[dfelz]

Had a great week/weekend! First step was having my front and rear windshields installed, was hooked up by Scott (boogie_man) with his glass guy to get it handled. Next in line was replacing the ball joint taper pin bolt with a new one from Bruce, the first one I installed on the passenger side got hung up and then bent while i was hammering it in. I then installed my new "space saver" spare tire i got from Bruce. I put that in quotations since i am installing it in the car fully inflated so i dont have to have a compressor on site if the time comes when i need it! Then installed the 916 front bumper i picked up on tuesday from another member here. I really like the look, and since i have aftermarket fog lights that are a half inch larger in OD than stock they fit perfectly in the round cutouts on the bumper. Now i just have to figure out where in the fog light wiring is being tripped up, since at one point just the passenger side fog would go on, now neither go on when the switch is activated.... I then moved onto hooking up the e-brake, always a good idea! Last but not least, i installed the seat belts and went for a drive!!!

When i went for a drive on wednesday i had a strange issue occur at the end of the drive. I had been driving for about 10-15 min before this incidence, all seemed fine, and then somewhat suddenly the engine started holding at a constant 3k during neutral idle. Previously the engine would idle under 1k. When i would put the car in gear and drive off from a stop the engine would act perfectly normal, but even in between shifts (while the engine was in neutral) rpms would jump and hold at 3k before engaging the next gear and going back to normal. I checked vacuum leaks, none to be found. Next day i started her up, and it idled just fine with no adjustments made from the previous night when this happened.

Also, can someone please give me a list of all the things to check for hot start problems. Starter cranks quickly as it always does but just doesnt catch. What gives!!??

Here are some pictures from the past few days!

Her first time filling up at the gas station! (with me)
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spare installed
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e-brake connection (i know thats not how the stock setup goes, but i couldnt find the OEM pieces...)
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Forgot to mention, I installed my temp fix for the sheared rear control arm bolt, a thru bolt. Need to get a little longer bolt though
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also picked up this sexy exhaust this morning. 2.0L straight pipe headers to a 911 muffler. The muffler had its original single side outlet cutoff and welded shut, then a dual tip center outlet weld on. I cant WAIT to mount this puppy!
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Sorry for the long post, hope you enjoyed!

Thanks for all the help and support everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

['73-914kid]

Well, since David hasn't updated this yet, I figured I would for him..haha

Proof that it can be done on a college students budget! woooooo!

Car is now driving around without too much issue.. I think the car is still fighting a small vacuum leak at the head, but that should be fixed soon.

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[ThePaintedMan]

Sweet! Congrats David! Looks like us young guys might know what we're doing afterall, though we have a long way to go to learn all of the ways of the force from you more senior folks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[7TPorsh]

Cool guys! You need to head out west for a drive.

[jbyron]

That's just awesome

[FourBlades]

Nice work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

John

[dfelz]

Thanks for the update Ethan and the warm congrats from the rest! I am really happy to finally be at this point of the build, but there are a few more adjustments/additions that need to be made before its a real teener.

Tomorrow i have a tune-up on the schedule! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[dfelz]

Been awhile since my last update, and have recently accomplished a few things on the car. First things first, i took here on the longest ride of her (new) life, drove all the way to Ron and Glens amazing G&R swap meet, was a fun 40 minute ride. I caravaned the way there with jamie, which was very comforting!

Here she is at the swap meet.

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One of the major things recently was redoing the battery cabling the right way. Ordered a bunch of 2 AGW wire and lugs, a terminal post and a battery kill switch (and Jim, lol) Turned out great!

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Then today i installed new air filter housings!! so shinny and they have just one single wing nut to remove the top, not four fucking stupid metal clips!!

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More good stuff on the way soon!

[BMiller]

Engine looks about clean enough to eat off of! Keep them coming!

[monkeyboy]

No more fire hazard! Looking good.

[rick 918-S]

Coming along nicely!

[dfelz]

Thanks guys, much appreciated; definitely couldn't have gotten to this point without 914world! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[dfelz]

Been awhile since my last update! And its mostly because I haven't done much, but in the past two weeks have started a few projects, but luckily they are all in the same area, and all need the gas tank pulled!

Problem A was a fuel leak right at the tank nut to feed line, not sure if the paper gaskets didnt seat correctly or what, but it was slowly leaking and had to stop. Once the tank was pulled, I removed the nuts/feed lines and noticed a lot of debris crowding the gasket area, which means my assumption was correct, not seating the gasket properly. The inside of the tank looks great though (according to Ethan, i didnt look just took his word for it) so i am just going to plug it up with a little gas inside and give a good whirl to get that grit out of there.

Next item was swapping the stock 17mm MC with a "new" 19mm MC to compliment my larger M-caliper front brakes. Install was a breeze with the aid of Ethan and Jim; and they even bled my brakes for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) i just had to make sure to keep topping off the reservoir! And sure as shit they did a great fucking job, that brake pedal feels like it could stop a train! I cant wait to actually road test it and not just jack stand pretend test it, haha.

Last item (for this post at least, lol) was the scary retrofit of a front sway bar! Drilling holes into the chassis is never fun, and always scary, but this one wasnt all that bad fortunately. The hardest part was cutting a slot on the shelf in the gas tank side so that the "to be welded in" support bracket could fit and align with all three holes. I used a dremil to cut a line parallel to the shelf, then drilled holes and the two corners and then pried that section up and bent it off. It was tricky, but i have one side completed (minus welding) and the other just about there. Hopefully the welding will take place very soon!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Thats all for now! here some pictures to cap it all off!

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New 19mm MC installed
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New blue hose too
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Also!!! I dont think i posted this in here yet, but i have a new gauge in my pod. I 3D printed a custom housing to fit in the smallets hole of my getty dash and mount the fuel level unit itself. Went this route instead of using the stock 911 fuel level/oil level gauge because this is way cooler!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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[dfelz]

Finally went back for the weekend to my old house where the teener still resides and was able to punch in a few measly hours. Welded in a the mounting brackets and then sprayed primer over the area to prevent rust, then attempted the bar install with new bushings. I got the bar all the way in, just need to center it more, one side has more of the bar protruding from the bushing bracket, need more hammer power (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

Going off to the Caribbean this tuesday for a scuba diving trip, so i wont be working on the car until the beginning May at the earliest. I really feel bad for her, she wants more road time!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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See ya'll in a month!

[sean_v8_914]

i have an SUV with a tow bar if any one wants me to drag anything back to san diego. I can even bring my 914 flat tow rig