Newbie here - 1976 914, New owner of a 76' 914 Options

[Easyb]

Hello. I just bought a 1976 914. First Porsche, first pre 80's car.

I'm very excited as have been looking forward to owning one for a while. The car isn't perfect so I'm gearing up to start restomoding it to be more practical and more reliable.
I don't know anything about the Porsche, having been a Bimmer guy up to now but I'm eager to learn.

Car needs an alternator and probably transmission rebuilt and some other electrical issues.
I'm in the Houston area, any one else around this neck of the wood?

thanks.
EasyB

[Easyb]

Quick update: alternator problem solved, had to rebuild the alternator and replace the alternator bulb in the dash. Now working fine.

Now working on brakes, starting with the rear calipers. Pads are worn out and a caliber piston is stuck and won't press back. This grounded the rotor in the rear.
Trying to decide between rebuilding it myself using the DIY caliper rebuild kits or sending it to a place like PMB.

Ideas?

[mdelwiche]

Quick update: alternator problem solved, had to rebuild the alternator and replace the alternator bulb in the dash. Now working fine.

Now working on brakes, starting with the rear calipers. Pads are worn out and a caliber piston is stuck and won't press back. This grounded the rotor in the rear.
Trying to decide between rebuilding it myself using the DIY caliper rebuild kits or sending it to a place like PMB.

Ideas?

I rebuilt both my front and rear with kits from PMB. I definitely appreciated the experience, but I ran into a few issues with the pistions and inner mechanisms that when it was all said in done, I really didn't save any money from doing it myself. If I were to do it again, I'd just send them to PMB.

[Easyb]

Quick update: alternator problem solved, had to rebuild the alternator and replace the alternator bulb in the dash. Now working fine.

Now working on brakes, starting with the rear calipers. Pads are worn out and a caliber piston is stuck and won't press back. This grounded the rotor in the rear.
Trying to decide between rebuilding it myself using the DIY caliper rebuild kits or sending it to a place like PMB.

Ideas?

I rebuilt both my front and rear with kits from PMB. I definitely appreciated the experience, but I ran into a few issues with the pistions and inner mechanisms that when it was all said in done, I really didn't save any money from doing it myself. If I were to do it again, I'd just send them to PMB.

Yes, I considered sending the calipers to PMB but I'm trying to DIY.
What were the complications you experienced with the pistons?
Any lessons learned to be shared?

[hndyhrr]

Quick update: alternator problem solved, had to rebuild the alternator and replace the alternator bulb in the dash. Now working fine.

Now working on brakes, starting with the rear calipers. Pads are worn out and a caliber piston is stuck and won't press back. This grounded the rotor in the rear.
Trying to decide between rebuilding it myself using the DIY caliper rebuild kits or sending it to a place like PMB.

Ideas?

I rebuilt both my front and rear with kits from PMB. I definitely appreciated the experience, but I ran into a few issues with the pistions and inner mechanisms that when it was all said in done, I really didn't save any money from doing it myself. If I were to do it again, I'd just send them to PMB.

Yes, I considered sending the calipers to PMB but I'm trying to DIY.
What were the complications you experienced with the pistons?
Any lessons learned to be shared?

I saved some money doing the rebuild(backs) myself. pmb video is the bomb, my problem was the gear to sent vent clearance was trashed, ordered new gear and all is well. I had to replace my disc on back brakes so this weekend bleeding the brakes and if no rain burning in pads to disc.