My first 914 joys, woes, and discoveries., My newly acquired 914 saw pavement for the first time in four years |
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My first 914 joys, woes, and discoveries., My newly acquired 914 saw pavement for the first time in four years |
dvid3k |
Jul 29 2013, 04:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 22-July 13 From: Charleston WV Member No.: 16,146 Region Association: None |
I'll be updating this post as I work and learn my way around my first 914.
I posted an introductory thread back when I joined, this is for my updates and observations. I've received quite a warm welcome and I've learned a lot from this forum already. I'm amazed at how helpful members are, I definitely appreciate any advice I have received thus far. A week ago I purchased my first 914 project car (72 914 Chalon) and during the past week I've been getting it back up and running, a task that has involved a little blood, sweat and possibly a few tears. (thanks to a pry bar to the finger) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) The car had been sitting for several years, at least since 2009, possibly longer, several inches deep in mud it sat at the corner of a mechanics garage where it seemed to have been dropped off several years ago. I installed a new fuel pump, replaced rubber lines, removed and cleaned out fuel tank, repaired the accelerator bracket, changed the oil cleaned up the floor under the seats. I've now got the car running and today I took it out on my road for a test drive to see what else needed attention. So far I've found the following: 1. Tach does not work 2. Odometer does not work 3. Front suspension feels very loose and bouncy when going over bumps. 4. Throttle cable is a bit rough 5. Shifting will definitely take me a while to get used to, (tail shift) I will be thrilled to get the car back in good working order, but I've got my work cut out for me. I washed it up once already but It'll take a few more washes to get 4 years of gunk off. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140871.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140872.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140872.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140872.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140872.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140872.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140872.7.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140873.8.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140873.9.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140873.10.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140873.11.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140873.12.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140873.13.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140874.14.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140874.15.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1340.photobucket.com-16146-1375140874.16.jpg) |
FourBlades |
Aug 14 2013, 08:07 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,054 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
The list of parts the guy has does not sound real useful. Converting back to working, stock FI is a good idea unless fiddling with carbs for a long time is something you want to do. I think your priority in order should be good tires, front shocks, turbo tie rods, and front ball joints. If your rear shocks are not working then I would do those too. These are important safety items. I am assuming your brakes are in good shape otherwise I would check your brake pad thickness and replace your flexible brake hoses. Then your car will handle so well you will understand why people love these cars. You don't need a big engine to really enjoy a 914 but good suspension is what makes the car. I think your kit looks pretty good for an aftermarket body kit. John |
dvid3k |
Aug 14 2013, 08:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 22-July 13 From: Charleston WV Member No.: 16,146 Region Association: None |
The list of parts the guy has does not sound real useful. Converting back to working, stock FI is a good idea unless fiddling with carbs for a long time is something you want to do. I think your priority in order should be good tires, front shocks, turbo tie rods, and front ball joints. If your rear shocks are not working then I would do those too. These are important safety items. I am assuming your brakes are in good shape otherwise I would check your brake pad thickness and replace your flexible brake hoses. Then your car will handle so well you will understand why people love these cars. You don't need a big engine to really enjoy a 914 but good suspension is what makes the car. I think your kit looks pretty good for an aftermarket body kit. John Thanks for the advice! I can't wait to get everything sorted and really see how it handles. I've only had it on my lane and so far it is somewhat of a scary ride, hitting any kind of bump throws the front wheels all over the place, at least it seems that way. The brakes will really need a good revamping, I can tell the hoses are dried up and some of what I have seen of the metal lines aren't looking too hot. The rear shocks and springs are new and I've been told the struts are new but I'm guessing concealed by the housing so I can't see them, the parts list I had showed the fronts had been replaced with Boge. Can you see the strut cartridge or is it completely inside of the strut housing? About the only thing that I want from the parts he had was the original fuel injection items, he talked it up like he had all these new items he had bought for the car but I only saw one new seal, everything else looked as if it came from a parts car. I'll let him hang on to them for a while and see what happens, he claimed he was going to put them on eBay but I doubt I'll be seeing them anytime soon. Nothing he had would help me get the car on the road, mostly just stuff to take up space just in case I might need it some day. |
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