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> "Excited Newbie Blues", "Further Adventures in the Garage"
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post May 4 2014, 02:11 PM
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You just have to thread your arm and hand back down in there. It can be done unless you have arms like Popeye (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post May 4 2014, 02:28 PM
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It just doesn't seem very "German" to have the idle screw so deeply buried under there. Super hard to get to, let alone get a stubby screwdriver in there and on it. Oh, and a new problem, a puddle of brake fluid under the car...... Probably a good idea NOT to drive a car that has been "sitting" without thoroughly going through the brake system. That time is now. That's my next focus.
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post May 4 2014, 08:34 PM
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I thought dealing with the brakes was the first chore on everybody's list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... it's always been mine (ever since my first car lost it's brake fluid 45 years ago) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post May 4 2014, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ May 4 2014, 07:34 PM) *

I thought dealing with the brakes was the first chore on everybody's list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... it's always been mine (ever since my first car lost it's brake fluid 45 years ago) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


When I first got my 914 I was so excited to have it that I drove it all over and I just wanted it to look good. When I finally took a moment and actually inspected the brakes, I couldn't believe what I was driving on....won't do that again!

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QUOTE(euro911 @ May 4 2014, 07:34 PM) *

I thought dealing with the brakes was the first chore on everybody's list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ... it's always been mine (ever since my first car lost it's brake fluid 45 years ago) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)




(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) as well as fuel lines throughout the car......my .02
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post May 5 2014, 01:18 PM
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Check the rotors for wear as well........375 no less.

Call Eric Shea....no affiliation....just the fastest easiest thing to do.

Assuming your car is on D-jet....DONT change to carbs.

Get the car rolling safely....you got a good score. Check the swing arm bushings if you have to do the rear calipers as well.

Just my .02.....been there.
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post May 5 2014, 03:01 PM
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Idle at 2k is quite high even for the adjustment. Likely there is a vacuum leak somewhere.

Check the AAR valve (see it on the diagram on previous page). It lets air in when the engine is cold to keep the idle up and slowly closes as the engine warms. They are notorious for sticking open. Pull the hose from the air intake plenum and plug with your finger. It should drop the idle to 850 RPM.
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post May 5 2014, 04:28 PM
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That IS the hose I have plugged (for now) and the car idles right. Isn't it supposed to go into the top portion of the air cleaner/box? When I attach it there, the car runs much better, just idles too high. Even when warm.
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post May 5 2014, 05:53 PM
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Go to Jeff Bowlsby site or the Bird site.....there are hose routing diagrams there......get your brakes fixed first.
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post May 6 2014, 05:47 PM
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Shifter parts all ordered...I ordered the trick Tangerine firewall bushing, bronze rear, everything else nylon. Master cylinder on the way and hoses. Safety first. Should be some fun weekend projects soon.....How do I check my transmission fluid level?
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post May 6 2014, 06:16 PM
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/1...ranny_Fluid.htm
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post May 6 2014, 10:56 PM
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Did you get caliper rebuild kits and going to DIY?
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post May 6 2014, 11:40 PM
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I'm talking to Eric about the calipers, etc....
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post May 7 2014, 03:12 AM
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post May 7 2014, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 5 2014, 06:28 PM) *

That IS the hose I have plugged (for now) and the car idles right. Isn't it supposed to go into the top portion of the air cleaner/box? When I attach it there, the car runs much better, just idles too high. Even when warm.


Sounds like your AAR is stuck open. With it open, the engine will idle high all the time. You need to fix the AAR or get a new one. Make sure the AAR wire is connected.
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post May 7 2014, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 6 2014, 04:47 PM) *

Shifter parts all ordered...I ordered the trick Tangerine firewall bushing, bronze rear, everything else nylon. Master cylinder on the way and hoses. Safety first. Should be some fun weekend projects soon.....How do I check my transmission fluid level?



If it hasn't been serviced lately or touched, change it asap before you need a new one......
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post May 10 2014, 01:26 PM
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After I replace all of the shift/linkage bushings, will there be any aditional adjustment needed? If so, is it adjusted at the shifter?
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post May 10 2014, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 10 2014, 12:26 PM) *

After I replace all of the shift/linkage bushings, will there be any aditional adjustment needed? If so, is it adjusted at the shifter?

You should not have to adjust at the shifter from installing new bushings.
The lower part of the shifter should be vertical with the trans in nuetral.
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post May 11 2014, 02:22 PM
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Hi. Whatever you do, rebuild your calipers...The previous owner of my 914 bought new front calipers and rotors(I tried to install them for him) and the passenger side caliper would not fit(tried quite a few) Turned out that he had a driver's side spindle on the passenger side(would have never thunk it). Two years later he found a caliper and had to modify the body so it would fit over the rotor(mr. dremel) The rotors were too large(still have them don't know what they go to). While you are at it, REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES AND HOSES. Took me 2 months to do this after the calipers rotors were installed. Running the steel lines thru that shift tunnel(got scarred knuckles for my trouble) is a mother.
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post May 11 2014, 06:32 PM
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I'm paddling as fast as I can. Lots of stuff to do which doesn't "sexy" up the car. (it does make it a lot safer, but I digress,) These are the pitfalls of buying and putting a teener back on the road. Probably better off to buy a better condition one, but that wouldn't be as much fun.
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