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| DennisO |
 Apr 14 2018, 10:08 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 9-June 17 From: Clayton, NC Member No.: 21,162 Region Association: South East States 
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Hi All,
I've searched 914World and on the web, to find the best book for rebuilding my '75 1.8L engine. I have the pdf of the factory manual, but I was wondering if there are other good books out there. My search results did not find any real good consensus on "must have" for my book library. I also saw that folks recommended Jake's videos, so I may buy them as well. My goal (and budget) is to squeeze a few extra horses out, but keep the reliability high. I also plan on keeping and restoring the stock FI system. Thoughts welcome on good documentation. Thanks, Dennis |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Apr 14 2018, 10:35 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Tom Wilson's book has a good section on type 4's, but you need Brad Anders website for a comprehensive djet guide
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| mgphoto |
Apr 14 2018, 10:37 AM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
Tom Wilson, How to Rebuild your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine, ISBN 0-89586-225-5
How to Hot Rod Volkswagen Engines, Bill Fisher ISBN 978-0-91265-603-8 Hot VW's All About Performance VW Engines #3 Jake Raby. Summer 2011 All good reading. |
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| mihai914 |
Apr 14 2018, 10:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None
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I know you specified books.
This is a good written article if you haven't seen it. http://www.ephotomotion.com/914engine/ |
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| walterolin |
Apr 14 2018, 11:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 685 Joined: 30-November 11 From: Louisville, Ky Member No.: 13,838 Region Association: South East States |
Wilson's book is good.
However he puts the four types together in each section, and if you are slow of brain, you can sometimes get them mixed up. I went through and highlighted each of the type IV paragraphs so I could look quickly and not get lost. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Apr 14 2018, 11:32 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,981 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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The section on the cam gear/crank gear timing in particular seems to confuse everyone on the first few (or few dozen!) readings. --DD |
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| DennisO |
Apr 15 2018, 08:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 9-June 17 From: Clayton, NC Member No.: 21,162 Region Association: South East States
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Thanks Guys.
I'll get Wilson's book and videos from Jake. |
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| stugray |
Apr 15 2018, 01:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
If you cannot find Jakes video to purchase I have two copies. Lost one & bought another, then found the original.
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