about to buy my first 914 Options

[Big Len]

Yeah, I've learned one major thing since I got it 3 years ago.....i enjoy this car more than I thought I would. Sure, its underpowered, but it makes little difference. It's rare, its classic, and it drives better than most car guys know. It's an endearing little shit of a car and I love it.

[thieuster]

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
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After - yesterday, almost ready
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