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> 1975 Porsche 914, Single Mother's dream car
timothy_nd28
post Jan 23 2015, 09:13 PM
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Those green colored fuel injectors look like they belong on a 2.0 D jet, not a 1.8 Ljet system. Did the mechanic install these?
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post Jan 23 2015, 09:24 PM
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Wow the engine looks cleaner than my 75 1.8FI also. Yes I think the injectors are not for 1.8.

I'm sure if we can get some member here to gather one day to hang out with that car and fix those things.
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post Jan 23 2015, 09:28 PM
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QUOTE(timothy_nd28 @ Jan 23 2015, 07:13 PM) *

Those green colored fuel injectors look like they belong on a 2.0 D jet, not a 1.8 Ljet system. Did the mechanic install these?


Well, funny you should ask. It was a X Highway Patrol officer who fixes porsches that put those on. That guy tried to rip us off too.

I can't even tell you the hell she and I have been through to get this car fixed.
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post Jan 23 2015, 09:32 PM
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The mechanic should of caught that though, those injectors flow twice as much as needed. Try to get this car towed to your house, and in the meantime, post a WTB ad in the classified section for some L jet fuel injectors.
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post Jan 23 2015, 09:34 PM
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Also ping Jeff Bowlsby about that broken injector connector.

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post Jan 23 2015, 09:45 PM
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OK first gotta get car out. Thanks for all of the help. Will keep everybody posted.

Thanks again!!!!
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post Jan 24 2015, 02:33 AM
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QUOTE(nigolusa @ Jan 23 2015, 07:45 PM) *

OK first gotta get car out. Thanks for all of the help. Will keep everybody posted.

Thanks again!!!!


i pulled my ljet fi from 1975 1.8 2 yrs ago. i couldnt get it to work. it have a rebuilt airflow sensor that i bought from rockauto.com
i am willing to donate it all to her and her kids.

the only thing is that i am not able to drive to arcadia due to work, school and kids.

i dont go to this forum much so email me at abrahamfiloteo@yahoo.com

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post Jan 24 2015, 03:00 AM
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Thank you Lord! Now more parts are coming in for donation!
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post Jan 24 2015, 08:39 AM
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post Jan 24 2015, 09:48 AM
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Thanks everybody for pitching in. I can tell you so much about Jessica, that she's an incredible mother, an incredible sculptor, an incredible friend and an incredible fighter. Suffice it to say if I was going to battle, I would want her on my side!!! She's endured more than a human should. She cheated death in her teens. Later when she gave birth to her first son, the doctors in Argentina had no idea he was a Hemophiliac. He was hemorrhaging in the brain, they operated on him, was supposed to be clinically dead, but she refused to give in and demanded the doctors continue working on him. Her whole life changed. She came to the states, her husband abandoned her, she was left alone to care for this fragile crystal of a child suffering from severe Hemophilia A with spontaneous bleeding and legally blind. Now he's a college student at Pasadena City College in California. An incredible story that should be made into a movie. I can write for a week and tell you all stories you wouldn't believe!!!

Jessica is truly a soldier of life and deserves the communities support.

Again thank you everybody for any and all help.
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post Jan 24 2015, 10:07 AM
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About the car. Being a personal friend I tried fixing this car myself with the help of 914World members about 2 years ago. I can tell you what I learned was at fault with the 914.

Whatever work I did on the car was based on reading articles, youtube, etc... I'm not a mechanic.

1. Gas gauge not reading fuel tank level
2. Shift linkage loose, bushings are shot
3. Transmission 1st gear grinding
4. Has a new clutch but questionable work by independent mechanic
5. Has a refurbished starter. Not sure if done correctly
6. Lights overall dull in the car, I believe a grounding problem
7. Engine, was not bad at all when it was running 5 years ago
8. Suspension fair I think it needs shocks and springs in back
9. Wrong injectors
10. All the plumbing for smog has been removed but kept in box
11. Interior needs carpet, door panels, visors, seats are good
10. Gas tank was completely cleaned and installed by yours truly. I almost caught on fire by the way
11. Refurbished Bosch fuel pump installed with proper fuel lines, strainer, rubber washers etc.. from Auto Atlanta. And thanks to the owner for taking time and explaining some things to me via phone conversation.
12. Needs pedal board
13. New double relay
14. Missing aluminum trim over top right side front windshield
15. Weatherstripping around removable top poor condition
16. Trunk brass washers. My god, that was torture to install but did it!!!
17. Missing hinge for engine bay cover

That's about all I know from attempting to work on her car. I tried but couldn't get it to start.
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post Jan 24 2015, 11:46 AM
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#6 is a easy fix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 24 2015, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jan 23 2015, 07:34 PM) *

Also ping Jeff Bowlsby about that broken injector connector.

--DD


Thanks for the lead. I checked website and the harness is selling for $700?? Is there a cheaper alternative?
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post Jan 24 2015, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(nigolusa @ Jan 24 2015, 04:37 PM) *

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jan 23 2015, 07:34 PM) *

Also ping Jeff Bowlsby about that broken injector connector.

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Thanks for the lead. I checked website and the harness is selling for $700?? Is there a cheaper alternative?

Jeff can repair yours
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post Jan 24 2015, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 24 2015, 01:50 PM) *

QUOTE(nigolusa @ Jan 24 2015, 04:37 PM) *

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jan 23 2015, 07:34 PM) *

Also ping Jeff Bowlsby about that broken injector connector.

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Thanks for the lead. I checked website and the harness is selling for $700?? Is there a cheaper alternative?

Jeff can repair yours


Thanks very much!!
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post Jan 24 2015, 09:12 PM
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I believe the $700 is for a wiring harness, but I'm not sure if he's doing L-jet ones. However, I'd bet he has a line on the plug bodies. And he's a nice guy to boot. He may have some old plastic plug bodies on hand that he could send down, or he may know where to get them new.

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post Jan 24 2015, 09:57 PM
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[quote name='Dave_Darling' date='Jan 24 2015, 07:12 PM' post='2138187']
I believe the $700 is for a wiring harness, but I'm not sure if he's doing L-jet ones. However, I'd bet he has a line on the plug bodies. And he's a nice guy to boot. He may have some old plastic plug bodies on hand that he could send down, or he may know where to get them new.

That's awesome I'll definitely contact him soon as I get that car out of the pig mechanic "Strictly German" in Pasadena. That SOB has been promising her that car for over 5 months. How can you promise something to this single mother and not deliver. I feel so bad for her and Leo, they've been taking buses and walking. And, Leo can't walk long distances because of hemorrhaging in his joints. That pig knew all that too. The lowest scum on earth. That SOBs name is Duran a real pig of the highest magnitude.
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post Jan 24 2015, 10:42 PM
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I gave Boge stock rear shocks and springs if needed. Also a pedal board, wind shield trim. I am in Riverside. Will donate the parts.
Bruce
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post Jan 24 2015, 11:15 PM
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Jan 24 2015, 08:42 PM) *

I gave Boge stock rear shocks and springs if needed. Also a pedal board, wind shield trim. I am in Riverside. Will donate the parts.
Bruce



That's so incredible. THANK YOU!!!!! You can email me directly at nigolusa@icloud.com. As soon as I get back to LA next week, will arrange a pickup.

God bless!!!!!
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post Jan 25 2015, 12:10 AM
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Would these kid of injectors work for the 1975 1.8 liter engine?

Offered by eBay.


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