Old school builds/Tried, true, tested....cheap trick, Common sense builds and ideas/ solutions for the "common man" |
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Old school builds/Tried, true, tested....cheap trick, Common sense builds and ideas/ solutions for the "common man" |
Gunn1 |
May 25 2016, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
Much like my grandmothers recipe for Amish oatmeal chocolate chip cookies would have been lost forever if someone didn't take the time to write it down, it is similar that many of those on the site who comment or watch from a far have common sense low cost solutions to building a type 4.
Not really asking for your trade secrets or any self promotion, just common sense solutions that over the years have worked for you. Primarily want to hear folks low tech, low cost alternatives for repairing or rebuilding the type 4 or the 914. Anything as a permanent approved repair fix to a Macgyver fix that can get you by. Anything that works well in combination that you figured out on your own or with someone else's help. Again primarily looking for a dialog on low cost common sense technicis to type 4 repair and rebuild info. Cheap tricks. Thank you |
SirAndy |
May 25 2016, 09:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,614 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Anything as a permanent approved repair fix to a Macgyver fix that can get you by. Old trick from my dirt bike racing days: If you run lean and burn a hole into the piston, you can temporarily fix it by using a round flathead bolt and large washer and double nut it from below. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
SirAndy |
May 25 2016, 09:18 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,614 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Old trick from my dirt bike racing days: If you blow up a piston and it leaves deep groves in the cylinder, you can fill those by adding oil to your gas and run the engine with that for a while. The groves will quickly fill with carbon and seal the rings. Obviously, you have to replace the blown up piston with a good one. A mixture of 20:1 will work wonders ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
thelogo |
May 25 2016, 09:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
I ll jump in here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
If you need a motor ,you might find a 1.7 for dirt cheap And everything else , if you dont break it You wont have to replace it . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Damn im thirsty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
DBCooper |
May 25 2016, 09:29 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Much like my grandmothers recipe for Amish oatmeal chocolate chip cookies would have been lost forever if someone didn't take the time to write it down, it is similar that many of those on the site who comment or watch from a far have common sense low cost solutions to building a type 4. Not really asking for your trade secrets or any self promotion, just common sense solutions that over the years have worked for you. Primarily want to hear folks low tech, low cost alternatives for repairing or rebuilding the type 4 or the 914. Anything as a permanent approved repair fix to a Macgyver fix that can get you by. Anything that works well in combination that you figured out on your own or with someone else's help. Again primarily looking for a dialog on low cost common sense technicis to type 4 repair and rebuild info. Cheap tricks. Thank you So now you're just gathering info so you can evaluate the alternatives? Get in touch with Mark of Original Customs (username here McMark, you can search), ex-California and now somewhere that has snow, up near you. He's a nice guy, skilled, and will give you realistic and impartial information. For general T4 engine conversation you can try the Shoptalk Forums, the Type4up, here: http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewforum.php?f=1 Probably all the information you could want will be there in one form or another, do searches. There are several other 914-specific shops/vendors or T4 specific engine builders, you'll begin running across their names, but Mark's a good one, I think anyone here will vouch. |
Gunn1 |
May 25 2016, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
Much like my grandmothers recipe for Amish oatmeal chocolate chip cookies would have been lost forever if someone didn't take the time to write it down, it is similar that many of those on the site who comment or watch from a far have common sense low cost solutions to building a type 4. Not really asking for your trade secrets or any self promotion, just common sense solutions that over the years have worked for you. Primarily want to hear folks low tech, low cost alternatives for repairing or rebuilding the type 4 or the 914. Anything as a permanent approved repair fix to a Macgyver fix that can get you by. Anything that works well in combination that you figured out on your own or with someone else's help. Again primarily looking for a dialog on low cost common sense technicis to type 4 repair and rebuild info. Cheap tricks. Thank you So now you're just gathering info so you can evaluate the alternatives? Get in touch with Mark of Original Customs (username here McMark, you can search), ex-California and now somewhere that has snow, up near you. He's a nice guy, skilled, and will give you realistic and impartial information. For general T4 engine conversation you can try the Shoptalk Forums, the Type4up, here: http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewforum.php?f=1 Probably all the information you could want will be there in one form or another, do searches. There are several other 914-specific shops/vendors or T4 specific engine builders, you'll begin running across their names, but Mark's a good one, I think anyone here will vouch. Thanks for the info Coop, and I will follow up on it. However, rather than throw out a specific question, I am simply looking for low cost common sense repair and rebuilding alternatives. You know something that works but doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Or temp repairs which you wouldn't normally think of, but work long enough to keep you off the flat bed. No evaluating going on here....just an attempt to get a look at how resourceful folks can be, get a great outcome and not spend a lot of dough. Nothing devious and please don't hate because we get snow up here. Ha ha ha |
r_towle |
May 25 2016, 09:59 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,571 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Old trick from my dirt bike racing days: If you blow up a piston and it leaves deep groves in the cylinder, you can fill those by adding oil to your gas and run the engine with that for a while. The groves will quickly fill with carbon and seal the rings. Obviously, you have to replace the blown up piston with a good one. A mixture of 20:1 will work wonders ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Both of those are really so ugly I like them.... |
914bub |
May 25 2016, 10:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
The coveted Amish Oatmeal cookie recipe please....... Some of us like cooking/baking (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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Gunn1 |
May 25 2016, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
The coveted Amish Oatmeal cookie recipe please....... Some of us like cooking/baking (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) 10-4 I will post it tomorrow when I pull out the recipe box.....it's under all the Porsche stuff |
Gunn1 |
May 25 2016, 10:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
Old trick from my dirt bike racing days: If you blow up a piston and it leaves deep groves in the cylinder, you can fill those by adding oil to your gas and run the engine with that for a while. The groves will quickly fill with carbon and seal the rings. Obviously, you have to replace the blown up piston with a good one. A mixture of 20:1 will work wonders ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Both of those are really so ugly I like them.... They are but you are right I like them too |
Mueller |
May 25 2016, 10:37 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Much like my grandmothers recipe for Amish oatmeal chocolate chip cookies would have been lost forever if someone didn't take the time to write it down, it is similar that many of those on the site who comment or watch from a far have common sense low cost solutions to building a type 4. Not really asking for your trade secrets or any self promotion, just common sense solutions that over the years have worked for you. Primarily want to hear folks low tech, low cost alternatives for repairing or rebuilding the type 4 or the 914. Anything as a permanent approved repair fix to a Macgyver fix that can get you by. Anything that works well in combination that you figured out on your own or with someone else's help. Again primarily looking for a dialog on low cost common sense technicis to type 4 repair and rebuild info. Cheap tricks. Thank you Don't let it break would be the 1st on the list. Besides used or hand me down parts to keep the cost down you could research what parts interchange with buses or other VW vehicles, I doubt you'll save that much but a few bucks add up here and there. thread too vague, are we talking repairs to keep it running until a proper repair done or a fix that will be labeled DAPO? Unless you buy stuff from JC Whitney, I don't see how a Type IV build can be done any cheaper than buying stuff from European Motorworks or AA Performance...of course if you have to rebuild the motor twice by being too cheap you might end up paying more in the long run. Keeping an eye on the classifieds for someone bailing on a project is your best bet to save real money. |
bandjoey |
May 25 2016, 10:58 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It fixes everything (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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mepstein |
May 26 2016, 05:43 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,254 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
* This is really the way to save big bucks on a car.
Keeping an eye on the classifieds for someone bailing on a project is your best bet to save real money. |
rick 918-S |
May 26 2016, 06:41 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,441 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
The bottom end of a type IV is nearly indestructible. If you are up to the task just do a top end rebuild. Most any machine shop can do valves and guides and seats as long as the heads aren't cracked. I made a resurfacing tool for touching up the surface where the head contacts the cylinder from a piece of MDF. Just stick a piece of 180 sand paper on it and turn it. Finish with 220. The sand paper is to just clean up the mating surface. I've used this method on several engines with great sucess. Low buck and it works.
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EdwardBlume |
May 26 2016, 07:59 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Buy a known engine from a known person. The sum of the parts costs more than the whole.
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Gunn1 |
May 26 2016, 08:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
The bottom end of a type IV is nearly indestructible. If you are up to the task just do a top end rebuild. Most any machine shop can do valves and guides and seats as long as the heads aren't cracked. I made a resurfacing tool for touching up the surface where the head contacts the cylinder from a piece of MDF. Just stick a piece of 180 sand paper on it and turn it. Finish with 220. The sand paper is to just clean up the mating surface. I've used this method on several engines with great sucess. Low buck and it works. Now that's what I'm talking bout right there.... Great information, and using materials readily available for very little $'s Thank you |
Brian Mifsud |
May 26 2016, 11:55 AM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
Rebuild only when MORE exhaust exits crankcase ventilator then exhaust pipe.. feed 1 quart oil per day...... BTW.. you were running too lean.....
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Rand |
May 26 2016, 12:04 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Oh man, you're killing me, Andy. Needed this.
Bolt that piston hole shut. Use extra lock washers if you want it to last. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
SirAndy |
May 26 2016, 12:23 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,614 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Oh man, you're killing me, Andy. Needed this. Bolt that piston hole shut. Use extra lock washers if you want it to last. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Done it more than once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Back then, there was only one dealer in a 50 mile radius that sold spare parts for our dirt bikes. I'll never forget the owners face when i showed up there for the first time with my piston "fix". I actually rode the bike to the dealer, walked in and bought a new piston and proceeded to swap it out in the parking lot. He came out and watched me because he didn't believe me when i told him about the bolt fix. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
Jake Raby |
May 26 2016, 12:48 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Carbureted or EFI? Which carbs?
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