914 with 4 cylinder stock set up in long trip, how reliable is a 914 4 cylinder Options

[Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You]

If you are going on a long trip in good weather pull the rain tray and put it in your trunk with a screwdriver and a ziplock with the screws..if it starts to rain throw it back on. This really allows it to breathe...

I would also suggest a new alternator belt and along with the fresh tune-up, carry some cheap spares and a few tools. Plugs, Cap, rotor, points, condensor, Fuse assortment, and a Haynes manual will run you about $50 for all. Even a spare set of plug wires is cheap if you get VW stuff...if something does happen it is doubtful the local NAPA will have what you need in stock.

As everyone said- they are pretty bullet proof. Have a great trip!

Andrew

[ndfrigi]

Sir Dave, any site or previous posting regarding external coolers which I can check?
Thank you sir for the detailed reply!

IMHO, get the car tuned to perfection first. That includes learning how to do a valve lash adjustment, which can greatly impact how hot the car runs.

Then you can move on to finding out what the oil temperature is by installing a good gauge (might consider a quality cylinder head temperature gauge as well.) As Dave mentioned, some engines just run hot, for whatever reason, but most of them cool very well if there aren't a ton of leaves and other obstacles in the path of the air. A gauge is the only way to tell for sure.

Not to keep harping on it, but replacing your fuel lines and the seals should still be at the top of your list (http://www.tangerineracing.com/stainlessfuellines.htm). Chris makes a great set which you can install with the engine in the car. That is, of course, unless you like the "car-B-Q" look.

Thanks a lot! any suggestion of a site where to buy good fuel injector seals?

[Dave_Darling]

All of your favorite on-line Porsche retailers carry them. My fave (for obvious reasons) is Pelican Parts. See my sig for the website.

My oil cooler install thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=189603

The best location for the cooler is in the front trunk, with ducting to the cooler, sealing around the cooler to the ducting, and ducting out of the car. My install is a very significant compromise, but I didn't want to run lines up front nor cut my trunk. It is far from an optimal setup, but it seems to work. You can probably get similar results using a smaller cooler if you mount it vertically so it gets better air flow. Not sure, really.

--DD

[ndfrigi]

All of your favorite on-line Porsche retailers carry them. My fave (for obvious reasons) is Pelican Parts. See my sig for the website.

My oil cooler install thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=189603

The best location for the cooler is in the front trunk, with ducting to the cooler, sealing around the cooler to the ducting, and ducting out of the car. My install is a very significant compromise, but I didn't want to run lines up front nor cut my trunk. It is far from an optimal setup, but it seems to work. You can probably get similar results using a smaller cooler if you mount it vertically so it gets better air flow. Not sure, really.

--DD

Thank you so much again Dave! This is really a nice thread you have shared.
God Bless!

Noel

[MoveQik]

Hi guys,

I just saw the postings on recent trip from 66 route and it was mentioned that there are few joined the event with 4 cylinder engine.

My question is, how reliable is it for a long drive/trip with just a stock set up engine without modification in the cooling system?

Or does it need modification in the cooling system and what are those items?

My car is a 1975 1.8 FI.

Thank you and God Bless!

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-...92529_thumb.jpg

My car was exactly your set up, a bone stock '75 1.8. I drove it for 7 years with the 1.8 including trips from Phoenix to Moab, San Diego and Portland. If you saw how the fours were running last weekend on Route 66, you wouldn't hesitate a bit. Drive it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[monkeyboy]

I drive my car all over. If it is running right, there will be no problems.

LA to San Diego this last weekend.

LA to Pismo Beach a few times.

Never a problem.

[ndfrigi]

Hi guys,

I just saw the postings on recent trip from 66 route and it was mentioned that there are few joined the event with 4 cylinder engine.

My question is, how reliable is it for a long drive/trip with just a stock set up engine without modification in the cooling system?

Or does it need modification in the cooling system and what are those items?

My car is a 1975 1.8 FI.

Thank you and God Bless!

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-...92529_thumb.jpg

My car was exactly your set up, a bone stock '75 1.8. I drove it for 7 years with the 1.8 including trips from Phoenix to Moab, San Diego and Portland. If you saw how the fours were running last weekend on Route 66, you wouldn't hesitate a bit. Drive it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Wow thanks Mike for sharing your experienced on a 1.8L engine before you have shift to a big engine. God Bless to your family and your business!

[ndfrigi]

I drive my car all over. If it is running right, there will be no problems.

LA to San Diego this last weekend.

LA to Pismo Beach a few times.

Never a problem.

Thanks also to you "Monkeyboy" and nice meeting you last fellowship at Joe Sharpe's BBQ day.

[ndfrigi]

If you are going on a long trip in good weather pull the rain tray and put it in your trunk with a screwdriver and a ziplock with the screws..if it starts to rain throw it back on. This really allows it to breathe...

I would also suggest a new alternator belt and along with the fresh tune-up, carry some cheap spares and a few tools. Plugs, Cap, rotor, points, condensor, Fuse assortment, and a Haynes manual will run you about $50 for all. Even a spare set of plug wires is cheap if you get VW stuff...if something does happen it is doubtful the local NAPA will have what you need in stock.

As everyone said- they are pretty bullet proof. Have a great trip!

Andrew

Thanks Andrew!