1971 914-4 Frankenstein Update It's alive Options

[mikesjunk]

Ok so got a few more things done. It runs, drives, shifts, stops, so far. I did a few laps around the neighborhood and racked up a couple of miles.

Shifting seem to take some getting used to as I seem to find 1st to 4th pretty well. Even with bushings front to back it still seems sloppy.

The idle when warmed up isn't the greatest so back to basics to make sure all is well. I'm sure no one has adjusted the valves so that is next on the list to make sure all is well.

Here's a shot from getting it out this weekend. Needs cleaned but that's a ways down the todo list. I did put it on some ramps and give the underside of the engine a good wash down. There's a small oil leak that I'll be looking for. Seems to be dripping from the front center of the pan.

Then I have a question. Are these wheels original type wheels? Anyone have a photos of what the caps may look like. I'm guessing they have a Porsche logo and were stolen over the years of various garages this has spent time in....along with the hood emblem.

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[mikesjunk]

Ok, got it out today for a quick spin. And took some more photos.

On the oil leak its dripping from the center and at the front next to the crossmember/mount. Best view I can get above is I see oil up next to where the filter mount bolts to the engine. It's more to the center from the mount so I don't think it's the mounting gasket. So what's up there than can leak oil?



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This is an area I would of welded in a cap to this. There is a cover that goes over this so when it's snapped on you don't see this. (see snaps on side)
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Not sure what would make this better. But you can see some original gold peaking out.
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It's back on the jackstands cooling off for a valve adjustment. Probably work on that in the morning. Then start looking at other things to help the warm idle.