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post Apr 18 2016, 11:12 AM
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QUOTE(vnault @ Apr 18 2016, 10:06 AM) *

The garage don't think it worth the repair.
They think it will cost more then 5k$ to put it back on the road.
Do you know if there is a engine replacement that is not too expensive ?
They say every thing that was not metal is a total lost in the engine compartment.

How handy are you with tools?

You can get a used 1.7L for relatively cheap. You can get a used main wire harness and engine harness for the electrical.

You'll need some other assorted parts, but they can all be sourced used. I think the 5k quote from the shop is probably more labor than parts.

If you can do the work yourself, you can probably get her back on the road for 1/2 that.
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post Apr 18 2016, 11:24 AM
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I have a 1975 harness (Full car) that I bought and would love to resell. I have to see what I have in it. (if it would help)

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QUOTE(vnault @ Apr 18 2016, 10:06 AM) *

The garage don't think it worth the repair.
They think it will cost more then 5k$ to put it back on the road.
Do you know if there is a engine replacement that is not too expensive ?
They say every thing that was not metal is a total lost in the engine compartment.

How handy are you with tools?

You can get a used 1.7L for relatively cheap. You can get a used main wire harness and engine harness for the electrical.

You'll need some other assorted parts, but they can all be sourced used. I think the 5k quote from the shop is probably more labor than parts.

If you can do the work yourself, you can probably get her back on the road for 1/2 that.
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post Apr 18 2016, 01:15 PM
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Take the bull by the horns and see what you can do. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy.
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post Apr 18 2016, 02:10 PM
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Glad you and the kid are OK. Hope you can bring the teener back.
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post Apr 19 2016, 12:51 AM
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Start a list of items you're going to need and post it here.

I'm sure there's some spare parts floating around that you can get for either low costs or possibly donated for just the shipping costs.
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post Apr 19 2016, 01:16 AM
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This stinks........ Very glad you got your little girl to safety and that you and she were not injured. I'm about at grandpa stage, and worry about this, makes my heart hurt. I have FE's in every car, only needed one time, saved my families life.

In time the pain of the fire will pass and you will use it to make the car better!
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post Apr 20 2016, 11:25 AM
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Thanks for all the informations.

I don't have a garage... if I want to be realistic, the work will have to be done by someone else.

I will try to get a list of the part I would need... on maybe I will bring picture of the interior of the engine compartment and you will be able to tell me what I need.

Thanks again for your support.
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post Apr 20 2016, 11:43 AM
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Any members semi close to you? Be great to have a 914 owner assess the damage. No garage does make things a little tougher. I'd be happy to help if you were closer. Be happy to help with parts if I have anything you need. Get a list going & let's see what we can do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 20 2016, 11:44 AM
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QUOTE(vnault @ Apr 20 2016, 01:25 PM) *

Thanks for all the informations.

I don't have a garage... if I want to be realistic, the work will have to be done by someone else.

I will try to get a list of the part I would need... on maybe I will bring picture of the interior of the engine compartment and you will be able to tell me what I need.

Thanks again for your support.

We're just 300 miles south of you, mostly on I-91.
Another engine fire car just arrived here today.
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post Apr 20 2016, 11:46 AM
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We're just 300 miles south of you, mostly on I-91.
Another engine fire car just arrived here today.

I'd highly recommend Chris. May be a trip down to him but well worth it. He could do the job much better than any shop in your area. Even if the decision to move on comes. I think you could feel better about it after Chris checked it out
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post Apr 20 2016, 11:49 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Take it to Racer Chris at Tangerine Racing in CT. He'll assess the damage, fix what is necessary and knows these cars like few others. You won't be disappointed and I bet he'll save you a lot on what you would spend at other places.
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post Apr 20 2016, 11:53 AM
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Mr. Foley would be the ideal guy to check out your car, let you know what's needed, and provide a fair estimate.

Sorry about your car, the main thing is that you're both ok. Having to put your car back together is really just a sidebar to what could have been a terrible story.

Hope all works out well.
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post Apr 20 2016, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE(Porschef @ Apr 20 2016, 09:53 AM) *

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Mr. Foley would be the ideal guy to check out your car, let you know what's needed, and provide a fair estimate.

Sorry about your car, the main thing is that you're both ok. Having to put your car back together is really just a sidebar to what could have been a terrible story.

Hope all works out well.



Is Mr Foley and Chris the same person ?

I will try to get detailed picture of the car... and we will see what you guys think I should do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Apr 20 2016, 03:11 PM
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Is Mr Foley and Chris the same person ?

Yes, one and the same ...
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post Apr 20 2016, 03:30 PM
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Don't know if it would help in this situation but one of the members here sold a fuse bank for the battery wires. I know Chris can do this and others. Better blown fuses than a short to a fire.

Good Luck getting the car back on the road soon!
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post Apr 20 2016, 03:41 PM
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Do you know another 914 owner in Sherbrooke?
Someone ordered SS fuel lines from me in February.
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post Apr 20 2016, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Apr 20 2016, 01:41 PM) *

Do you know another 914 owner in Sherbrooke?
Someone ordered SS fuel lines from me in February.

My brother told me he saw one... but I don't him. Can you ask him if I could contact him. Towing my car to you in the USA would be expensive... I think ... and exchange rate is not really good right now, but I will look into it.

I was not able to go to the garage today during daylight to take pictures... I will try to go tomorrow morning.
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post Apr 21 2016, 07:33 AM
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Here are the pictures and one vidéo of my car.

Wow my english in the morning really suck !

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sr8uj6zo89ip924/...0421_080031.mp4
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post Apr 22 2016, 02:45 AM
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It's not as bad as I originally thought (mechanically).

You'll need an engine compartment relay box
Round relays and a voltage regulator
Engine and alternator wiring harnesses ... and possibly new battery cables
Distributor cap and sparky wires ... (maybe a distributor)
Possibly an alternator (and belt)

Driver side carburetor will need to be evaluated to see if it's salvageable ... if so, you'll need a rebuild kit (might as well get two and do both)

Your tins look like they'll clean up OK (bead blast & repaint)

Engine bay rubber seals may need replaced (914 rubber has a nice kit)


Others may chime in, as I may have missed a couple of things ...

I'll check my inventory and let you know what I have laying around
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post Apr 22 2016, 07:42 AM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 22 2016, 04:45 AM) *

It's not as bad as I originally thought (mechanically).

You'll need an engine compartment relay box
Round relays and a voltage regulator
Engine and alternator wiring harnesses ... and possibly new battery cables
Distributor cap and sparky wires ... (maybe a distributor)
Possibly an alternator (and belt)

Driver side carburetor will need to be evaluated to see if it's salvageable ... if so, you'll need a rebuild kit (might as well get two and do both)

Your tins look like they'll clean up OK (bead blast & repaint)

Engine bay rubber seals may need replaced (914 rubber has a nice kit)


Others may chime in, as I may have missed a couple of things ...

I'll check my inventory and let you know what I have laying around

Everything you mentioned I probably have on a shelf or in a drawer, including carb rebuild kits.
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