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Overheating, Engine / Cooling |
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 |
era vulgaris |
May 4 2016, 11:20 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
And this is the thermostatic bellows that controls the flaps. Likely missing since it sounds like you don't have flaps.
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ash00 |
May 4 2016, 11:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 29-March 16 From: Dixon, CA Member No.: 19,810 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow, thanks for the great photos! I'm loving this forum already!
Looks like I have a busy weekend ahead of me, but I guess this is one step closer to solving all of the issues of a half-assed restoration. This is why I never trust anybody but myself! |
ash00 |
May 4 2016, 11:45 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 29-March 16 From: Dixon, CA Member No.: 19,810 Region Association: Northern California |
Well, the news gets better.
I just texted the PO: "as far as I could see the flaps we permanently closed and thermostat removed. A common warm climate (california) modification to help with cooling" So...doesn't look like its helping much. I guess the options are: 1) Source out the necessary hardware to get that thermostat / linkage in place 2) Remove the restriction and open the flaps permanently? |
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