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| lvnzdrm |
 Aug 30 2016, 07:19 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Virginia Member No.: 15,452 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Thanks for the links... I have been reading up on the FI .... I found a vacuum leak on the intake tube. Made the repair, started it up and runs smooth. I hope to take it for a spin in this weekend. Wish me luck and thanks for the help.
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| SKL1 |
Aug 30 2016, 07:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Looks like a good candidate for preservation class at some local or regional PCA events...
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| DRPHIL914 |
Aug 30 2016, 07:50 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(lvnzdrm @ Aug 30 2016, 09:19 PM)  Thanks for the links... I have been reading up on the FI .... I found a vacuum leak on the intake tube. Made the repair, started it up and runs smooth. I hope to take it for a spin in this weekend. Wish me luck and thanks for the help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) beautiful find and great when a car comes out of hiding and is enjoyed again! hope to see it at an event some time in the future- not too late to join us in NC in 3 weeks for the okteenerfest ! |
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| theleschyouknow |
Aug 30 2016, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
beautiful car & color & interior (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) way to go!
sorry if it's out of line but curious what a car like that sells for? full disclosure & for reference: 2 years ago I found mine in the classifieds here, got it from a previously unknown seller, I paid $10,5000 -73 2.0 appearance/sport group car with ~180,000 miles and a salvage title(front end smack in the 80's but very well repaired -I can't find any evidence of it). 0 rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (ok very little rust) I'm the third owner and have all the service records from new and orig window sticker, complete tool kit & (other than the repair) it is all pretty much original with knowledge here you'll have it running tip top in no time. enjoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl |
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| EdwardBlume |
Aug 30 2016, 08:36 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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| Porschef |
Aug 31 2016, 04:19 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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Running very hot? Stored under a tarp? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I'd check carefully for evidence of Señor Rattón having made nest/s under your tins... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) She's a beaut btw (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| lvnzdrm |
Aug 31 2016, 11:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Virginia Member No.: 15,452 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Philip W. @ Aug 30 2016, 05:50 PM) QUOTE(lvnzdrm @ Aug 30 2016, 09:19 PM) Thanks for the links... I have been reading up on the FI .... I found a vacuum leak on the intake tube. Made the repair, started it up and runs smooth. I hope to take it for a spin in this weekend. Wish me luck and thanks for the help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) beautiful find and great when a car comes out of hiding and is enjoyed again! hope to see it at an event some time in the future- not too late to join us in NC in 3 weeks for the okteenerfest ! I've debated on heading out .... Not sure it will ready for such a trip so quickly. Still working out the bugs. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Aug 31 2016, 12:35 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,437 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Porschef @ Aug 31 2016, 06:19 AM) Running very hot? Stored under a tarp? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'd check carefully for evidence of Señor Rattón having made nest/s under your tins... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) She's a beaut btw (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yup. Mouse nests are a real possibility. Also, fuel pressure. Also valves. Also timing. Zach |
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| lvnzdrm |
Sep 2 2016, 06:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Virginia Member No.: 15,452 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Getting ready for a day of rain in VA
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| Wdunster |
Sep 2 2016, 08:57 PM
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Panel beater Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 10-June 14 From: Monroe,nc Member No.: 17,469 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(lvnzdrm @ Sep 2 2016, 08:38 PM) Getting ready for a day of rain in VA Common down for Okteenerfest!!!!! Still registering (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) don't be skeerd |
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| RickS |
Sep 4 2016, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
One of my absolute favorite color combinations. What a perfect time capsule. Congrats on a tremendous score.
For overheating, you may want to check if the cold start bellows are functioning correctly. I am far from a mechanic, but saw that was an issue on a teener Ed worked on, on Wheeler Dealers. |
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| lvnzdrm |
Sep 4 2016, 03:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Virginia Member No.: 15,452 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Fixed the leaking fuel line, completed a 12 mile shake down drive. No fuel leaks and she drives great. Much better than my 71. Left turn signal doesn't work, checked the bulbs all ok. I suspect a bad connection in the switch when turning left it started to work. I also have the blinking brake lights on dash. It looks like the ebrake isn't hitting the switch. I've searched for a fix but do not see a thing for the early split lever. Car is so quiet and smooth.
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| My 914 |
Sep 4 2016, 08:30 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(lvnzdrm @ Sep 4 2016, 05:51 PM) Fixed the leaking fuel line, completed a 12 mile shake down drive. No fuel leaks and she drives great. Much better than my 71. Left turn signal doesn't work, checked the bulbs all ok. I suspect a bad connection in the switch when turning left it started to work. I also have the blinking brake lights on dash. It looks like the ebrake isn't hitting the switch. I've searched for a fix but do not see a thing for the early split lever. Car is so quiet and smooth. Its nice. I like the green with the tan interior combo. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Sep 5 2016, 05:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(lvnzdrm @ Sep 4 2016, 05:51 PM) Fixed the leaking fuel line, completed a 12 mile shake down drive. No fuel leaks and she drives great. Much better than my 71. Left turn signal doesn't work, checked the bulbs all ok. I suspect a bad connection in the switch when turning left it started to work. I also have the blinking brake lights on dash. It looks like the ebrake isn't hitting the switch. I've searched for a fix but do not see a thing for the early split lever. Car is so quiet and smooth. I have the early handbrake in my car. When I release it I apply force on the rear of the handle to insure that the part that presses on the switch rotates down fully. It's not ideal and you could never explain it to a new driver but I can always get the light to go out. Check the brake pad clearance and the brake cable adjustment. Sometimes the handles are weak or bent and miss the switch completely. And of course the wire could be grounding somewhere. |
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| lvnzdrm |
Sep 5 2016, 04:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Virginia Member No.: 15,452 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Sep 5 2016, 03:46 AM) QUOTE(lvnzdrm @ Sep 4 2016, 05:51 PM) Fixed the leaking fuel line, completed a 12 mile shake down drive. No fuel leaks and she drives great. Much better than my 71. Left turn signal doesn't work, checked the bulbs all ok. I suspect a bad connection in the switch when turning left it started to work. I also have the blinking brake lights on dash. It looks like the ebrake isn't hitting the switch. I've searched for a fix but do not see a thing for the early split lever. Car is so quiet and smooth. I have the early handbrake in my car. When I release it I apply force on the rear of the handle to insure that the part that presses on the switch rotates down fully. It's not ideal and you could never explain it to a new driver but I can always get the light to go out. Check the brake pad clearance and the brake cable adjustment. Sometimes the handles are weak or bent and miss the switch completely. And of course the wire could be grounding somewhere. Thanks for the info, it worked like a champ. My 71 doesn't have a switch in it yet (floor board repair). I pushed down on the rear half of the handle and the light went out. I understand why it would be hard to explain to a driver. I drove another 12 miles today. There was a hesitation when turning.... I have to keep doing the shake down drives. Hoping to make a local car show in 2 weeks. |
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| 9fourteen14 |
Sep 5 2016, 07:52 PM
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PORSCHE LUVA Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 5-July 15 From: boston Member No.: 18,920 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(lvnzdrm @ Aug 12 2016, 02:21 AM) I met a guy at a local Air Cooled VW Club meeting a few years back. He was an older guy who said he had a 914 in his garage and had never drove it. He asked for my contact info and if I ever worked on them. 2 years later I get a call from him asking if I could come look at the car. I grabbed a buddy and we headed over. When we arrived we saw several cars under tarps and I thought this thing was going to need a lot of work being an East Coast car. We we to a garage out back and there it was.... A 1972 local owned, zero rust car. He bought it from an estate sale 8 years ago. After chatting a bit I discovered he wanted to sell the car. After a little negotiating with house CEO and the pending Sale of my Mini S, I now own another 914. It felt like something out of American Pickers and I'm honored to have been able to buy this car. It has a re-spray but is very original with owners manual and tool pouch. I hope to bond with it this weekend and get it going. Any feedback or comments are appreciated. Jon WOW what a find. it looks pristene from here.... but you MUST tell us the real story. have you gotten under it yet? congrats I am jealous |
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| lvnzdrm |
Apr 14 2017, 03:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Virginia Member No.: 15,452 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I need some help with this 72, it quit running on me and I'm fighting gremlins. This what I have done so far:
Valve adjustment Test and replace CHT Test and repaired AAR Replaced Vaccumm lines Test and Passed MSP Pertronix installed- after points drove me crazy Triggers points Ohmed out cleaned and tested Fuel pressure tested 30psi Replaced fuel filter Cleaned ground on center engine case Attempted to set timing, car not making any power Car starts when cold and idles fine, then starts to slowly die. Car makes no power. I can not get it to rev up. The goal is to drive it to Hershey in 7 days, my wife says I look like a kid with a broke big wheel. Any help is appreciated. If not sorted by end of weekend I'll have to work on plan B for Friday Thanks in advance |
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| injunmort |
Apr 14 2017, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
swap the coil it could be failing or alternator has packed up. sounds like your spark is breaking down.
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| BeatNavy |
Apr 14 2017, 05:00 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Jon, based on symptoms described I would recommend carefully inspecting the wiring between the CHT and ECU for shorts. These harnesses get old and brittle, and your CHT may be new but if the connection is sketchy or plain shorted you will experience symptoms like what you have. Good luck. Gotta get it fixed for Hershey!
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| lvnzdrm |
Apr 14 2017, 05:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Virginia Member No.: 15,452 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Swapped coil, no change. It will only run on starting fluid than shuts off. No fuel.... how do I test the pump running when the car fires? Vapor lock maybe???
All help is appreciated |
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