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> AKA- Wreck 2015 route 66- Fix is done! Picks page 12, Thanks to everyone for all the help! Couldn't have done it without you
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post Apr 25 2015, 03:41 PM
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Where else could you find this kind of support for making repairs on the 'fly" and in a parking lot?

This thread is the "shining example" of why I belong to the 914 Group. The support, information, sharing, and concern for other members is truly reflected here. The skill of fellow members are reflected here and they are willing to share with other members.

Glad to see Jaime and his car are going to WCR after incurring "a major hickup" along the way. If there is a fighting chance, it appears members are not going to let a problem such as repairing a car in a parking lot hold them back. It does send shivers up and down my "old back".

Do not let Andyrew stand around, make him work! LOL!

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post Apr 25 2015, 09:38 PM
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Assembled my front struts. Unfortunately with my old struts as me new adjustables didn't come with the right gland nut. New struts use a different one as they are a little wider at the top than my old struts. Oh well they are ready to bolt in my car. Was going to today but had a mid day date with the wife that stretched about 3 hours longer than I planned. Came home with a headache so am just called it a night rather than going back out to the shop.

I also got the trailing arm installed (thanks Mark@Original Customs). Just need to install the front struts & bleed the brakes. I'll have that wrapped up tomorrow afternoon. Have an appt tuesday for an alignment. I'll post some pics tomorrow


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post Apr 26 2015, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(Philip W. @ Apr 25 2015, 10:30 AM) *
Awesome stuff! Hope someone there takes lots of pictures and video on the fix it date! Should be a sub - feature on the 914 experience video (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'll pack some ENG gear to shoot the session if someone else doesn't step up to the plate.


Also, Ill be leaving the LAX area on Wednesday, maybe mid-morning (after rush hour). If anybody needs something transported up to the WCR, let me know so we can make arrangements to get your stuff into my Vanagon.

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post Apr 26 2015, 06:03 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 26 2015, 07:06 PM) *

QUOTE(Philip W. @ Apr 25 2015, 10:30 AM) *
Awesome stuff! Hope someone there takes lots of pictures and video on the fix it date! Should be a sub - feature on the 914 experience video (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'll pack some ENG gear to shoot the session if someone else doesn't step up to the plate.


Also, Ill be leaving the LAX area on Wednesday, maybe mid-morning (after rush hour). If anybody needs something transported up to the WCR, let me know so we can make arrangements to get your stuff into my Vanagon.

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post Apr 26 2015, 09:51 PM
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Okay I did make progress. Suspension is all back on. Had a wrinkle with a bad brake line. Luckily I had a car here to pull it from. Got that swapped & just need to bleed my brakes. Then put wheels on & it's as ready as it is getting. I need to go get more brake fluid. So tomorrow night I'll get them bled & take it for a quick spin. Dropping it off tuesday morning for an alignment.


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post Apr 26 2015, 10:28 PM
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I am so happy to see this getting right back on the road.
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post Apr 28 2015, 01:08 AM
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Okay so everything is on. Spent some time bleeding the brakes tonight. Doing it old school way with my kid pumping the brakes. Not as firm as I'd like. I've got an appointment tomorrow morning to get it aligned. Going to see if they can bleed the brakes for me too. Took a very quick drive. Did not spend much time trying to align the front end with the new turbo tie rods. They are toe'd out just a bit. I'll drive it to the car shop in the morning. They will get it all squared away for me. Car is running fine at least. If I can just get people to look at the drivers side only (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) All is well
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post Apr 28 2015, 06:01 AM
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post Apr 28 2015, 07:54 AM
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post Apr 28 2015, 08:10 AM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Apr 28 2015, 01:08 AM) *

If I can just get people to look at the drivers side only (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) All is well

At least move the jack post cover from right side to driver's side... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Is Wills going to WCR? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Very happy to see the progress - you have one awesome 914 - cheers!
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post Apr 28 2015, 01:14 PM
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Dam drivers side rear caliper bleeder is stripped. I noticed when I was bleeding it & swapped another bleeder in. Was hoping it was just the bleeder & not the actual caliper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . SO the rear caliper won't close enough to keep from leaking. I'm dropping my spare off at local shop for a rebuild today. I have the rebuild kit & they said they could work it in. Minor hiccup but annoying with it being so close. Oh well we all need stress in our lives right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Apr 28 2015, 01:21 PM
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There are larger bleeder screws arent there? Cant you drill and tap it out?
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post Apr 28 2015, 01:36 PM
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There are larger bleeder screws arent there? Cant you drill and tap it out?

If I didn't have another one I would. Still will but with the timing. Getting my other one rebuilt is easier. I don't have everything to drill & tap it. The Les Schwab doing my alignment didn't want to touch drilling it.
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post Apr 28 2015, 01:51 PM
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Go Jamie! I'm sure you can fix that brake!
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post Apr 28 2015, 03:45 PM
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Yeah dropped the caliper at the local VW place. Hoping he can squeeze it in this afternoon still. If not it will be tomorrow morning. So hopefully I'll be bleeding it tonight. If not more of a rush tomorrow to get it done. Luckily I've had plenty of practice the last couple days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) . So should go pretty quick. Keep your fingers crossed they get that done today.

Although the tire shop managed to make the bleeder worse. Had no pedal when I went by to get it. So I've got to flat to it home.
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post Apr 28 2015, 04:10 PM
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You got some really big balls doing all this work right before WCR. I understand the rear suspension but jeez...

Well, we can always fix it when you get down here... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 28 2015, 04:29 PM
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Looks like the repair is moving along well.... great job!
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post Apr 28 2015, 06:08 PM
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There will be jack stands available. You can finish the brakes while Mark and I bump your dents. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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post Apr 28 2015, 06:56 PM
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I've got my car home. Will throw it back on the lift in a couple hours. Unfortunately still have some running around to do for work. Looks like another late night with my car. The local VW shop thankfully got my extra caliper rebuilt. So I will put it on tonight & get the brakes bled. Assuming I don't fuch anything up tonight I'll be good to go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Apr 28 2015, 08:18 PM
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