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| Tom_T |
 Oct 30 2018, 02:38 PM
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TMI....  Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 28 2018, 10:13 PM)  That's really cool, Tom. In my case, the only issue is that it would need a bathroom/shower to make it 'wife friendly' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I got my '84 Westy back a couple months ago - with a new 2.1L, so it should be able to pull a small trailer - slowly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) PS - Note different floor plans with baths Mark -   It may be easier to find the other models & plans/options in the UK/EU, & export them here, & then convert the electrical to our standards, & the stove (& optional fridge &/or heater) from Butane to LP (I know a few owners who did so for about the same as finding a USA model). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Tom_T |
Oct 30 2018, 03:56 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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I think that something like this hitch which our Puck's PO made for his `68 Bug, might work with some adaptation on a 914 -
 . I haven't found a pic of a 914 towing a Puck nor other Eriba yet, but FYI here are some other Porsche & interesting tow vehicles with Pucks - IIRC - This Combo sold for about $189K at Barrett a few years back -  . Mit Porsche 911 Cabrio -   . Mit BMW/Isetta 600 3-Door -   . Mit VWs - Thing (131), Squareback, Fastback & Baywindow Doka -     . Mit 2L T4 Powered Trike & Bike w/ Sidecar -   . Mit MBZs & Smart Half-a-Car -    . Sans Citroen DM Sedan & Wagon/Touring -   . Mit Opel Kadett & Rekord, & With UK Ford Escort & Green?? -     . With UK Mini, & Mit New Mini & BMW 3-Cabrio -    . With Off-Road 4-Wheeler -  . With "Overkill"!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) -   . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Tom_T |
Nov 27 2019, 11:52 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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We went camping with some of our vintage trailer buddies last weekend in our `88 Westy up at Cachuma Lake County Park near Solvang & Santa Ynez CA (northwestern Santa Barbara County - where the last LA Olympics held the rowing/crewing competitions).
On Friday morning we were visited by "The Crew" - the total flock was at least 50+ & cruised the park on their daily feeding tour, as taken by one of our buddies walking her dog early am while we were asleep. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) .  . They were obviously oblivious to what tomorrow is about! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Happy Turkey Day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Chris H. |
Nov 27 2019, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Looks like a lot of fun Tom. I'm about to rebuild the old 1.9l engine in mine...for some reason I can't help myself. Will post pics soon.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! |
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| preach |
Nov 27 2019, 02:47 PM
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Ridge Runner Group: Members Posts: 1,028 Joined: 27-March 10 From: Live Free or Die Member No.: 11,513 Region Association: North East States
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My dream is a Suby EZ30 with a 5MT. REALLY REALLY want to do big brakes and be able to tow my 914 on an aluminum trailer with the Westy.
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| euro911 |
Nov 27 2019, 06:09 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Nov 27 2019, 10:06 AM) Looks like a lot of fun Tom. I'm about to rebuild the old 1.9l engine in mine...for some reason I can't help myself. Will post pics soon. Chris, have you thought about tossing a longer throw crank (2.1L) 'while you're in there' ?Happy Thanksgiving to all! We did that on 'Eileen's rebuild, and what a difference it made (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| Tom_T |
Nov 27 2019, 06:34 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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FWIW -
Ours is an `88 with the 2.1L which we've owned since new - but we had to replace the original 2.1L in 1999 due to rod thrown thru the top of the case, with a rebuilt one from my guy Hans Imports (he uses Tuttles in LA for VW engines since the early 1970's, & my `73 914 2L was done by them on the original motor), then we had the top end of that rebuilt in 2005. We're now at almost 230K mi - so another full or top end rebuild for it may be in our future soon, judging by typical life spans. While I wish we had a bit more HP & TQ, we'll either stay with a 2.1L or slightly up-built factory WBX4. Not interested in all the changes to go to the dark side of Subie. It does okay loaded for a trip - if a bit slow on hills/mountains .... or a lot slow! It's also done well towing our Eriba Puck in my pix posted in the prior posts - which is about 700-750 lbs wet & loaded (70-75 lbs. hitch wt.). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| 914forme |
Nov 27 2019, 06:38 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) EG33 with your name on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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| Chris H. |
Nov 27 2019, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 27 2019, 06:09 PM) QUOTE(Chris H. @ Nov 27 2019, 10:06 AM) Looks like a lot of fun Tom. I'm about to rebuild the old 1.9l engine in mine...for some reason I can't help myself. Will post pics soon. Chris, have you thought about tossing a longer throw crank (2.1L) 'while you're in there' ?Happy Thanksgiving to all! We did that on 'Eileen's rebuild, and what a difference it made (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Wow I didn't expect all this great feedback so soon! Interesting idea on the 2.1 crank Mark! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I have the engine completely disassembled...just cleaning it up now. Do you happen to know if I need anything else besides the crank? Thanks for the reliability feedback Tom. The inside of mine looked great other than the fact that it had been sitting for a long while and a had broken head stud. The bearings look fine but they're so cheap I just can't not replace them. I de glazed the cylinders with a dingle ball hone (240 grit). Brought the cross hatch pattern right back without removing any material. Dan, the EZ30/5MT is a great combo for a Vanagon/Bus. Would make a really nice hauler. I picked up a set of rear disc brake adapters to swap out the drums. Stephen, you know I love the EG33...I figure the 1.9L is literally worth NOTHING in pieces, or as a "ran when parked" motor. I can rebuild it for a couple hundred bucks all in and sell it much easier as a fresh runner. I'm strangely intrigued by the WBX though...just can't stop myself from working on it. Such a simple motor...the cam and rod bearings are the same ones used all the way back to the 1200cc air cooled engine. We'll see how it goes. Pics to follow very soon! |
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| Tom_T |
Nov 28 2019, 06:37 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Nov 27 2019, 06:52 PM) .... I picked up a set of rear disc brake adapters to swap out the drums. Hey Chris - please post your info on the rear drum to disc conversion parts/setup. I know that GoWesty & others sell a front bib disc brake kit to upgrade the front, but haven't seen anything to change the rears to discs, which seems like a natural swap to get better braking for the "brick on wheels". Hope All Y'all Ate Yersefs Silly today! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| 76-914 |
Nov 29 2019, 07:23 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,490 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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We'll expect lots of pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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