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about to buy my first 914 |
iankarr |
May 22 2015, 10:28 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Hi Guys,
I'm looking to buy my first 914 and thought I'd say hi and see if the group has any pointers. I've been doing lots of homework and am pretty familiar with the big things to look out for. I'm wondering if you guys could tell me the top 3 or 5 things you've learned about these cars that you didn't know when you bought your first one. Do you guys have any thoughts about 1.8 vs. 2.0, specific model years being better than others from a reliability standpoint? I have a 65 mustang which I've taken apart and reassembled twice. Pretty comfortable doing my own work, but I've never wrenched a german car. Any thoughts on how hard/easy it is compared to american cars from the same era? Thanks! Looking forward to contributing to the group! |
thieuster |
May 24 2015, 09:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 15 From: 275 mls NW from Stuttgart. Member No.: 18,384 Region Association: Europe |
I was in the same position earlier this year and got the same advise. In short: all advise is totally correct. Even my rust free (yes!) car had a few items that needed addressed.
It's interesting to look at the rocker panels - they are attachted with either small blind rivets or small self tapping screws. If there are screws used, take them off and inspect the metal structure behind te panels carefully! Very carefully. Poke with a screwdriver inside the jack support for rust etc. Then, what I did: the moment I got the car in the garage, I dropped the engine. It gives you unlimited access to virtually unreachable corners of the engine, engine bay etc. I had my car's engine out in 2 hrs or so. Take the tins off, have them cleaned etc. Mine contained tons of soil. That will block the forced cooling effect! I posted them before, but here's an idea: Before (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i211.photobucket.com-18384-1432479899.1.jpg) After - yesterday, almost ready (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i211.photobucket.com-18384-1432479900.2.jpg) |
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