"Excited Newbie Blues", "Further Adventures in the Garage" Options

[euro911]

You've done quite a bit in only two months (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

Some of us have taken several years getting one on the road.

[Larmo63]

Stripped the old shatty carpet out, ready for new stuff....

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i983.photobucket.com-17068-1398557844.1.jpg)

[Larmo63]

Viola!!! A few pitfalls, learn as you go.. This took me about 2 1/2 hours start to finish. I can't say enough good things about the Appbiz set, although there are a few things I might tell Bob about his future kits that could improve them even more. This isn't that hard to do, guys.....

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i983.photobucket.com-17068-1398557985.1.jpg)

[Larmo63]

Next is to attack some nagging things:

1) fix the gas gauge - Where is the sender?
2) new rear shocks and springs - Which shocks I should buy?
3) I need a driver's door map box/door handle thing - Anybody got one?
4) fix the headlights - They work, occasionally

[r_towle]

1) sender is in the tank, underneath the expansion tank which unbolts.
2) Sachs for stock ride, koni for a nice ride with adjustments, bilsteins for a stiffer ride
3) post a WTB ad, I suspect more than a few locals have one.
4) clean all the connections and grounds...and headlight switch.

[SHREK914]

The problem with your headlights sounds like it's in your ignition switch, I have a similar problem withe my 1974 914 2.0.

Turn your car on, pull your headlight switch, and "slightly turn your key clockwise", very slightly

[Larmo63]

After a quick "tech talk" with Bruce this afternoon, my lights are working. A few fiddles, and "viola!" I took the top tank off today and pulled out the sender to test it, and when I turned it over, I saw that the wires were all sheared off. They don't look cut, but maybe something else "nibbled" on them? I don't know, but I now know one of the issues the fuel gauge has. It almost looks as if the cable for one of the vent boxes in that area might have worn it through?

[boogie_man]

Thanks for coming by yesterday as your car has come from the graveyard to where it is now is amazing !!! Keep it running and clean that thing everywhere you can until you're ready to paint it and that would be a sweet sled for sure. See you soon bud.


Scott

[smarens]

I visited Bob At Appbiz today for some interior bits. It's nice to go and see how these things are actually made. Door panels, carpet set..he makes RS stuff, this guy is legit. Highly recommended! PCA discount too....Every$$$ helps

went to his site, I don't see 914 stuff only 911, my interior is not much better than your started out as, ready for improvements like you did, congrads coming along very nice

[euro911]

A lot if his 914 stuff is on ebay: Click here

[smarens]

great thanks, emailed Bob, he emailed right back, going to call him to be sure of right ones, picts above look great

[Larmo63]

The carpet installation is like a puzzle. The piece behind the pedals, (pull the pedal board,) is first. Center tunnel and dead pedal next. Passenger foot board next, then the longs last. Take both seats and seat adjusters out, outside seat belt anchors, pull the e-brake, etc, just loose and out of the way. (This is a good time to clean and lube the e-brake center post) You should probably pull the back pad completely out too, but I left mine in. I'm doing Perlon behind the seats eventually. Take your time, I went pretty (too) fast. 3M #90 spray glue on both sides; car surfaces, and the backside of the carpet, (make sure, and double check it's the BACK side,) to ensure a good bond. I didn't cut out for the floor buttons, but I used heavy duty Velcro squares to keep the "floor mat" part of the carpet in place. Make sure you vacuum really well after the install, all kinds of stuff flies all over when you rustle things up in there! Good luck.

[Larmo63]

I have an idle issue now that the final vacuum hose is properly attached. How do I lower the idle? It's the mixture, but where is that located? I'm not familiar with FI. Car is still the 1.7 snail motor. I also lowered the front a bit today. Even though I like motor boats, 914s don't look good "motor boating" down the road.

[dw914six]

I have an idle issue now that the final vacuum hose is properly attached. How do I lower the idle? It's the mixture, but where is that located? I'm not familiar with FI. Car is still the 1.7 snail motor. I also lowered the front a bit today. Even though I like motor boats, 914s con't look good "motor boating" down the road.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) man, I cannot believe you got this from a junk yard. Besides saving a teener, which is awesome, you landed an easy and inexpensive way into the car. That makes the experience more fun.

But this was a junk yard car??? Unreal.

Keep up the great restoration and cleanup. You will love this car. 914s are the best. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

[Larmo63]

Thanks, ......anyone on how to lower the idle on a 1.7?

[KELTY360]

There's an adjusting screw on the throttle body and an idle adjustment knob on the ECU. Try the throttle body first.

You were crying the blues a couple of weeks ago...look at you now. Nice rescue!

[euro911]

Idle adjustment is the big screw on the throttle body

[Larmo63]

I can't see any screw that looks like an adjustment screw. The idle is at about 2K RPM and it only idles that high with the new airbox and the vacuum hose hooked up. What am I missing? Duh.

[euro911]

[Larmo63]

That screw is all but impossible to reach with the air box on and the air box is what makes it idle high. Any ideas?