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| ash00 |
 May 2 2016, 12:15 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 29-March 16 From: Dixon, CA Member No.: 19,810 Region Association: Northern California  |
Hi All,
After a month and a half of business trips, I finally got to drive my the 1970 914 that I'm still learning about. One thing is clear, that the restoration was half-assed, and rather than blaming the PO, I have to figure things out the hard way. Hopefully before the fact. I'm trying to not let this leave a bad taste in my mouth of the 914 experience. The recent issue is overheating. This is my first car in the aircooled world, and the car was equipped with a rebuilt 2.0L with the weber downdraft setup in place of the FI. It runs well when warmed up, but during driving, I can't drive it for more than 10 minutes without the gauge being pegged to the red. I'm hearing things of "false air" and such. Pardon my ignorance, but I need a place to start looking for info. Is there any documentation or info out there on how the air cooling is managed, and what hardware is there for me to test / check? Any tips are appreciated. Thanks, Ash |
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ash00 Overheating May 2 2016, 12:15 PM
Porschef :wttc:
Hey Ash,
You might want to check the g... May 2 2016, 01:18 PM
ash00 Great Idea. i have a fluke with a TC. I'll t... May 2 2016, 01:29 PM injunmort after checking what joe suggested, i would first c... May 2 2016, 01:35 PM ash00 Definitely.
What should timing be set at? May 2 2016, 01:37 PM injunmort 34 degreess btdc fully advanced. good tech articl... May 2 2016, 01:44 PM SirAndy Also make sure your cooling flaps are installed an... May 2 2016, 02:25 PM Elliot Cannon
Also make sure your cooling flaps are installed a... May 3 2016, 05:18 PM r_towle
Also make sure your cooling flaps are installed ... May 3 2016, 05:22 PM boxsterfan
Also make sure your cooling flaps are installed ... May 4 2016, 09:55 AM injunmort i had a rebuilt engine in my dd that had the flaps... May 2 2016, 02:28 PM brant top of my head.... I thought factory timing was s... May 2 2016, 02:59 PM injunmort i think 27 degrees is for stock distributor advanc... May 2 2016, 03:16 PM era vulgaris Since this is your first air cooled car, let me as... May 2 2016, 03:33 PM ash00 I appreciate all the help guys! Looks like I... May 3 2016, 11:34 AM SirAndy I have to find what the flaps look like and see i... May 3 2016, 11:58 AM ash00 I'm going to check this valve as well.
I gu... May 4 2016, 12:14 PM era vulgaris You won't be able to see the actual flaps as t... May 3 2016, 12:09 PM ash00 Awesome- that helps.
I assume that the flaps are ... May 3 2016, 02:23 PM Racer Chris
Awesome- that helps.
I assume that the flaps are... May 3 2016, 02:37 PM ash00 Well, I had a chance to head to the shop and check... May 4 2016, 10:23 AM SirAndy Well, I had a chance to head to the shop and check... May 4 2016, 11:14 AM era vulgaris
Well, I had a chance to head to the shop and chec... May 4 2016, 11:14 AM era vulgaris
Awesome- that helps.
I assume that the flaps are... May 3 2016, 04:41 PM era vulgaris more May 4 2016, 11:17 AM era vulgaris And this is the thermostatic bellows that controls... May 4 2016, 11:20 AM ash00 Wow, thanks for the great photos! I'm lovi... May 4 2016, 11:33 AM ash00 Well, the news gets better.
I just texted the PO... May 4 2016, 11:45 AM era vulgaris
I just texted the PO:
"as far as I could ... May 4 2016, 03:55 PM ash00 First off, thanks you all for all the help. Its a... May 4 2016, 04:05 PM SirAndy The PO was a vintage car racer
That explains a lot... May 4 2016, 04:10 PM stugray It Might still be that none of your oil is getting... May 4 2016, 12:00 PM r_towle If you removed the thermostat, the flaps fall into... May 4 2016, 03:43 PM stugray If you had a $13 USB Endoscope you could look... May 4 2016, 04:43 PM ash00
Here are some quick pics that hopefully will he... May 4 2016, 06:12 PM r_towle Well, it looks like you do not have the flappers a... May 4 2016, 06:39 PM The Cabinetmaker Not the easiest job, but the upper cylinders tin w... May 4 2016, 07:10 PM ash00 Looks like I need to go into the classifieds and l... May 5 2016, 08:28 AM stugray
Looks like I need to go into the classifieds and ... May 5 2016, 11:16 AM rhodyguy 1.7 1.8 2.0, the same thermo assem. I've never... May 5 2016, 09:06 AM era vulgaris
I've never seen a BB plumbed in that fashion.... May 5 2016, 09:34 AM ash00 Exactly!
I thought the whole point of venting... May 5 2016, 10:27 AM SirAndy How is it breathing without some way to vent?
The ... May 5 2016, 12:13 PM ash00 Wow- you guys are incredible! I love how supp... May 5 2016, 12:21 PM ash00 I have to take a look at the wiring in detail also... May 5 2016, 12:23 PM SirAndy I have to take a look at the wiring in detail also... May 5 2016, 12:36 PM ash00 Silly question -
I have a full machine shop / wel... May 5 2016, 02:07 PM rhodyguy The foam element in the BB traps the vapors. Oil p... May 5 2016, 10:35 AM ClayPerrine I have lots of sets of cooling flaps for your moto... May 5 2016, 10:41 AM Cracker Man. You AC guys make it so complicated... :blink... May 5 2016, 12:21 PM rhodyguy That is the best way to power your carb pump. The ... May 5 2016, 02:06 PM rhodyguy Get a furniture dolly at Home Depot or the like. B... May 5 2016, 02:11 PM Racer Chris Engine Lift Plate
May 5 2016, 02:25 PM ash00 HI all,
Maybe I'm missing something here, but... May 6 2016, 04:53 PM stugray
HI all,
Maybe I'm missing something here, bu... May 6 2016, 05:11 PM era vulgaris I think he's just talking about the two main t... May 6 2016, 05:33 PM ash00 Yes, sorry for the confusion..just for the tins a... May 6 2016, 05:45 PM SirAndy I don't know if you can just put them in there... May 6 2016, 06:16 PM stugray
Yes, sorry for the confusion..just for the tins ... May 6 2016, 06:46 PM Porschef Ash, I'm gonna have to :agree: with all who... May 7 2016, 08:08 AM ash00 Totally! I had about a half hour yesterday to ... May 7 2016, 09:54 AM  |
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