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| RolinkHaus |
 Mar 17 2019, 04:21 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 21-July 18 From: Noblesville, IN Member No.: 22,330 Region Association: None  |
Took my car to the mechanic. Apparently 914's were built with two types of distributors, unfortunately mine cost $700, others are approximately $80.
Question: Will either distributor work? |
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 17 2019, 04:28 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,870 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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What year and motor do you have?
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| RolinkHaus |
Mar 17 2019, 04:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 21-July 18 From: Noblesville, IN Member No.: 22,330 Region Association: None |
76' 2.0 fuel injected
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| rhodyguy |
Mar 17 2019, 04:44 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,060 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Post a want to buy.
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 18 2019, 06:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,870 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I sold 2 fully restored ones with all new parts for $249 each. Where did you get your price?
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| rhodyguy |
Mar 18 2019, 07:07 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,060 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Mechanic's retail price?
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| brant |
Mar 18 2019, 09:44 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,613 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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There are actually way more than 2 different part numbers.
but basically your mechanic is (most likely) defining stock L-jet, versus Stock D-jet do you even need a distributor? they are rebuild able. but is your mechanic trying to change out the F.I. Points? or a worn and wobbly shaft? I'd buy a used one most likely but there are also brand new options the 1/2/3 group buy could even work or you may just need F.I points? it doesn't sound like your exactly clear on what the mechanic is trying to fix or change. Ask more questions. even if you don't want to do the job yourself there are alternatives that cost less than 700 |
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| Tdskip |
Mar 18 2019, 10:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,684 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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Thanks I don’t want to disparage anyone unfairly but if the mechanic presented that as the only option it might be time for a new mechanic
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| rjames |
Mar 18 2019, 10:30 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,914 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Good mechanics can be hard to find, let alone one that is willing to work on a 914. Finding one that is willing to work on a 914 and knows what they’re doing is even harder still.
If you can do the work yourself you’ll come out way ahead in the long run. |
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