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| dabird |
 Jul 16 2018, 07:48 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 17-October 14 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 18,025 Region Association: None  |
I'm making this post just for a little motivation. I bought this 74 2.0 a few years ago and have only driven it around the block once. Immediately replaced the fuel lines and then had the rear calipers rebuilt by PMB. Finally got those installed last summer and before I even bleed the brakes I noticed a leaking fuel injector. I walked out to the garage today and thought " I should probably get this thing on the road". Life, work, kids etc have put the car on the back burner but sitting in it this morning made me want to give it a little more attention. The fuel injector leak, bleeding/adjusting the rear calipers and a broken garage door are pretty much the only things keeping me from giving it a proper shakedown run. I'm hoping posting about this car will be the first step towards making it a little more of a priority to not let such a cool vehicle languish in my tiny garage.
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 16 2018, 07:53 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,719 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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Nice car. Come up with a list that is prioritized and tackle one problem at a time. Then cross it off the list. Just that simple trick keeps me moving on complicated jobs. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| billh1963 |
Jul 16 2018, 08:07 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jul 16 2018, 09:53 AM)  Nice car. Come up with a list that is prioritized and tackle one problem at a time. Then cross it off the list. Just that simple trick keeps me moving on complicated jobs. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I agree. Choose a job that is the least intimidating to you. Get that one done and it will build your confidence to go to the next step! |
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| 76-914 |
Jul 16 2018, 08:12 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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This sounds like an audition for the "Slackers Thread". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| dabird |
Jul 16 2018, 08:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 17-October 14 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 18,025 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(76-914 @ Jul 16 2018, 10:12 AM) Ha!.... guilty |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jul 16 2018, 08:20 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,760 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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well you did some important stuff already, that had to be done before you drive the car, now you are just a few hours of work from getting it running so you can jump in and take a drive now and then - get the injectors sent in and have them cleaned or post an ad for one here. they are getting hard to find, but they are out there. I had to do the same thing when I bought my car 9 years ago. I had never owned a 914 or any Porsche at that time but had done a lot of work on a Austin Healey in high school and college back in the 80's. bought it not running, but knew it had good compression and spark, was pointed to this forum and 1 week later I had a running car thanks to a member that sourced a good MPS for me- so , just to encourage you, get that injector taken care of and get it out there running then you can sort thru some things but enjoy it !!
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| walterolin |
Jul 16 2018, 08:59 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 |
I cross the river to New Albany every Monday afternoon for guitar lessons at Jimmies Music Store. If you want, send me a PM and I can come visit and give you some thoughts.
Eric O'Neal has an orange one over in Oldham County. And red teeners are faster than the other colors. |
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| Lucky9146 |
Jul 16 2018, 09:13 AM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,607 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California
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I too have had my share of life getting in the way of projects I want to get into. That said, I did a quick search and read your first thread back in Oct 2014 where you were offered the car at a great price from your mom. Taking delivery in mid 2015 you were disappointed in the repaint in red over your favorite color orange and soon discovered some rust. I think at this point the wind went completely went out of your sails and understandably so. Most guys buy these cars because they want one, they have either been around them, or in my case, got a spirited ride in a 6 and was immediately hooked, and had to have one.
If those are current pictures, I see the front spoiler is still there, and that was one of the first things you were going to get rid of. Having a running car when you got it and only had it around the block, kinda says low interest or maybe still a touch of the paint color disappointment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) My suggestion, get the remaining little things fixed to make it dependable and see if it really is your cup of tea, I bet that if you get it out on some nice twisty roads you will see what they're really all about. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) You really have a nice start with that year and a 2.0 to boot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) They really are fun little cars that are not too hard to work on and parts are pretty readily available. Not to mention this amazing support group you will find no where else! Hopefully this provides a friendly kick in the ass.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) You have done some good stuff already. Wishing you all the best (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
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| dwillouby |
Jul 16 2018, 09:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Mt Washington, KY Member No.: 29 Region Association: None
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Hello,
I am in Mt Washington, Just south of Louisville. Welcome to stop by. Maybe drive my V8 conversion. David |
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| dabird |
Jul 16 2018, 09:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 17-October 14 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 18,025 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Jul 16 2018, 11:13 AM) I too have had my share of life getting in the way of projects I want to get into. That said, I did a quick search and read your first thread back in Oct 2014 where you were offered the car at a great price from your mom. Taking delivery in mid 2015 you were disappointed in the repaint in red over your favorite color orange and soon discovered some rust. I think at this point the wind went completely went out of your sails and understandably so. Most guys buy these cars because they want one, they have either been around them, or in my case, got a spirited ride in a 6 and was immediately hooked, and had to have one. If those are current pictures, I see the front spoiler is still there, and that was one of the first things you were going to get rid of. Having a running car when you got it and only had it around the block, kinda says low interest or maybe still a touch of the paint color disappointment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) My suggestion, get the remaining little things fixed to make it dependable and see if it really is your cup of tea, I bet that if you get it out on some nice twisty roads you will see what they're really all about. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) You really have a nice start with that year and a 2.0 to boot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) They really are fun little cars that are not too hard to work on and parts are pretty readily available. Not to mention this amazing support group you will find no where else! Hopefully this provides a friendly kick in the ass.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) You have done some good stuff already. Wishing you all the best (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) I'm actually pretty happy with the car's condition. I picked up the factory piece to replace the spoiler I just haven't put it on. I think my frustration started with the rear caliper rebuild/replacement. I didn't have the best experience with PMB and the it took a lot longer than it should have. I won't get to much into that because I spoke with Eric and It eventually got sorted out. Immediately after getting the calipers on the fuel injector started leaking. it was already late fall so I kinda just walked away for the winter. the car is in a small detached garage so its kind of an out of sight out of mind situation. Getting back on here and posting about it is my first step towards getting off my ass and out on the road |
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| Mikey914 |
Jul 16 2018, 11:00 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,641 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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How do you eat an elephant.... one bite at a time.
You'll get there. Perhaps you can find a few locals that can be enticed with Food and beverage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Beverage after. |
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| bbrock |
Jul 16 2018, 11:17 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(dabird @ Jul 16 2018, 09:36 AM) Getting back on here and posting about it is my first step towards getting off my ass and out on the road Yes. And the next step is to get the few things that need to be done to take your car for a first real drive. That should provide all the inspiration you need to keep going (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) ... says the guy who hasn't driving his 914 in over 30 years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| johnhora |
Jul 16 2018, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None
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dabird...
As you can see there are plenty of us around Louisville that can give you advice and encouragement. We're definitely full of it...(advice) Heck you even have drive by offers... #1 get the damn garage door fixed...you won't be driving if you can't get it out of the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) #2 fix any thing that stops the car or will stop it from catching on fire. #3 take one step at a time...don't view this as I need to make it perfect before I drive it #4 take a deep breath and relax...it looks like you have good 914 bones there john |
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| ericoneal |
Jul 16 2018, 02:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Crestwood, KY Member No.: 14,795 Region Association: South East States |
I was thinking the same thing, we need an excuse for a Louisville meetup.
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| Larmo63 |
Jul 16 2018, 09:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I must admit that it is easier out here in California to drive classic cars as there isn't really a seasonal time when we don't drive our 914s.
That said, take someone near you up on the offer to either drive or drive with them in a properly running and tuned 914 Porsche. It seems as if you have plenty of offers to go rip in one. I guarantee that will motivate you, because there isn't anything quite like a 914 on the street. |
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| SchwarzHorse |
Jul 16 2018, 11:01 PM
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of the Moby Gang Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 19-July 11 From: Thoroughbred, Kentucky Member No.: 13,335 Region Association: South East States |
Let me at it ! We'll slip a new o-ring upon 'em and call it a fuelli job. All else I'd need is a meal like one of those oyster po boys they sell off Bardstown rd and I'm there.
Ian Collins Porsche fanatic Est.1972, PCA since '80s 911L 68 912 68 914S 73 911 Carrera 3.2 IROC 75 911 SuperCarrera 78 911 EuroCarrera 85 911 M491 Carrera 84 930 g50 89 996 Carrera 00 996 GT2 02 |
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| dabird |
Jul 17 2018, 11:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 17-October 14 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 18,025 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SchwarzHorse @ Jul 17 2018, 01:01 AM) Let me at it ! We'll slip a new o-ring upon 'em and call it a fuelli job. All else I'd need is a meal like one of those oyster po boys they sell off Bardstown rd and I'm there. Ian Collins Porsche fanatic Est.1972, PCA since '80s 911L 68 912 68 914S 73 911 Carrera 3.2 IROC 75 911 SuperCarrera 78 911 EuroCarrera 85 911 M491 Carrera 84 930 g50 89 996 Carrera 00 996 GT2 02 This is 5 blocks from my garage where the car sits Hull and High Water |
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| dabird |
Jul 17 2018, 01:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 17-October 14 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 18,025 Region Association: None |
Went out to the garage just now because I wanted to which injector was leaking. I also thought hearing the car run a few seconds would get me motivated. Well, that plan backfired. Couldn't get it to start... just cranks. Added some fresh gas .. just cranks... now I've had plenty of German cars that wouldn't start.. pretty much every Scirocco I ever owned ( and I've owned a handful) so it's not the end of the world ... just another bummer in the saga of 914 ownership. Pretty sure I can hear the relay click but I'm not hearing the pump run for a second or two... anyone have a quick rundown on how to test the pump?
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| dabird |
Jul 17 2018, 01:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 17-October 14 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 18,025 Region Association: None |
definitely a fuel delivery issue... splash of gas in the throttle body and it started right up
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| Mblizzard |
Jul 17 2018, 01:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(dabird @ Jul 17 2018, 11:06 AM) Went out to the garage just now because I wanted to which injector was leaking. I also thought hearing the car run a few seconds would get me motivated. Well, that plan backfired. Couldn't get it to start... just cranks. Added some fresh gas .. just cranks... now I've had plenty of German cars that wouldn't start.. pretty much every Scirocco I ever owned ( and I've owned a handful) so it's not the end of the world ... just another bummer in the saga of 914 ownership. Pretty sure I can hear the relay click but I'm not hearing the pump run for a second or two... anyone have a quick rundown on how to test the pump? For me, one of the most important things you can add to the FI system is a simple fuel pressure gauge. It speeds up diagnostics tremendously. Hear pump running with no pressure = no gas, clog, failed pump. Swap relays on board in engine bay with #75 and see what happens. May be bad relay. Good first place to start.  |
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