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> Why Didn't You do Anything to Your 914 Today?, or, What the Fuch is Keeping You From Working on it?
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post Dec 16 2023, 03:24 PM
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Changed the oil and filter on our Volvo 240. Found a few other things that need fixing: boots on tie rod ends are starting to crack a little, steering rack is damp/seeping, front shifter bushing is half-gone, and torque rod bushings are shot. Getting decent parts is becoming an issue. Rebuilt racks are non-existent; Volvo bushings have been discontinued. Even Lemforder tie rod ends are iffy (made in Malaysia).

Oh, and the powers that be decided to close down the local Coast Guard base’s auto and wood hobby shops. Crap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Dec 16 2023, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Dec 14 2023, 05:23 PM) *

Rode the new horse in the dirt....washed it.





Nice! Wife had a 2dr on order for something like 20 months. She finally gave up and bought a Sport with the BL package. Better car for her anyway.



Almost did the same. We gave up on it after 20 months but in February of this year, we suddenly got a build date. We almost got a Sport but drove a Maverick and loved it so much...we bought it in the mean time. Don't regret waiting for the 2 door full size...it's nimble and as smooth as can be on and off road.
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post Dec 19 2023, 06:11 PM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Dec 5 2023, 09:03 AM) *

I hope it is good news Phil. @DRPHIL914
QUOTE(Front yard mechanic @ Dec 9 2023, 07:41 PM) *

We’ll be thinking of you on the 18th Phil and the good news is I fired up my newly rebuilt 2.7 in the 911 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Dec 5 2023, 09:03 AM) *

I hope it is good news Phil. @DRPHIL914


Well, update , test showed probable narrowing only one location, so that’s good, so cardiac cath surgery scheduled for the 18th,

Good luck! Can’t wait to hear the good news!
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Praying for you Phil.

This is my excuse for the past couple months.




When this is back on the road, I can dig into the 914 and see why it is spraying oil in a line up the rear window and down the decklid.


Update:
had my cardiac cath procedure yesterday, been resting up but finally got a chance to get on and post an update! good news is they found what was causing my issue and after much discussion on how to proceed the were able to place stents and avoid an open heart bypass procedure! unfortunately i had 2 not one, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) anyway, wirh that clear and open i feel better than i have in a long time! the doc says i got luck up in tennessee when i first felt “off” and tires, before the chest pain incident, sucker was 90% reduced!
Much thanks for the prayers and well wishes!!

on another positive note the 914 was accepted to The Amelia saturday Cars and Community! so next show to get ready for is March Werks and Amelia Concourse.

Phil
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post Dec 19 2023, 08:36 PM
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That is good news!
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post Dec 19 2023, 09:31 PM
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@DRPHIL914

That’s wonderful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) We should all learn a lesson from this.
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post Dec 19 2023, 09:46 PM
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Great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) hope you have a good relaxing Christmas
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post Dec 19 2023, 10:06 PM
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Great news !
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post Dec 30 2023, 01:29 PM
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I am going crazy waiting to start on the next evolution of my car. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks that will start. I was delayed by getting whatever the heck is going around that manifested as a bad cough and congestion and took about 5 weeks to go away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I also had to do brakes on my wife's Macan; thanks to Greg T. for allowing me to do it at his place- he did the work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Dec 30 2023, 03:30 PM
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Flew out several states to visit family for 5 days, itchin tom get back into the car shop.

A /6 project is calling
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post Dec 30 2023, 05:29 PM
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Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C car.

The great thing about R/C cars is this will cost me $15. On a 914 it would be more like $500 - $1.5k cause’ I’d surely need to upgrade to an LSD while I’m in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Broke teeth off ring rear
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6S batteries and instant max torque on rapid reversal between forward and reverse taking its toll.
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post Dec 31 2023, 06:43 AM
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Must be a bit of torque there
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post Dec 31 2023, 07:10 AM
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Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C car.

The great thing about R/C cars is this will cost me $15. On a 914 it would be more like $500 - $1.5k cause’ I’d surely need to upgrade to an LSD while I’m in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Broke teeth off ring rear
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6S batteries and instant max torque on rapid reversal between forward and reverse taking its toll.

Did you forget to put oil in it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Dec 31 2023, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Dec 30 2023, 03:29 PM) *

Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C car.

The great thing about R/C cars is this will cost me $15. On a 914 it would be more like $500 - $1.5k cause’ I’d surely need to upgrade to an LSD while I’m in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Broke teeth off ring rear
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6S batteries and instant max torque on rapid reversal between forward and reverse taking its toll.

Had no idea you were into RC cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)… We have an MT10 with lots of upgraded parts, diff oil, and an array of small tools. …only 3S but vey fast.

Thinking about getting the new XMAXX ultimate…
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post Dec 31 2023, 01:55 PM
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Did you forget to put oil in it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Touché (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 31 2023, 07:16 PM
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My wife fell and broke her hip, no work for a bit. Silver lining was I got to see this.

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post Dec 31 2023, 07:37 PM
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This weekend was engine/transmission drop in the 930. 170k miles on the engine and time to rebuild, restore, reseal. New clutch/pp/TOB. Refurbish/replace turbo. Brake calipers to PMB for restore. Engine/Trans will be sent to Mark Epstein's shop for teardown/repair/reseal. Let the fun begin.


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post Jan 3 2024, 06:14 PM
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Working on running air lines to my mill and built a shroud for it to suck out the plastic sheards.
I have a big cyclone dust collector with 4 inch lines that will do the job. I bought auto lift and auto feed for my mill and staying busy getting ready for the next big art show in Beverly Hills for my Lucite color blends pieces.

I found a big box of custom plastic work I did between 1976 and 1994. Put up my Dick Butkus hand plaque that I made for him to sell in 1993 and my PORSCHE stained glass that friend Joe made for me. This is my life at 71

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Working on running air lines to my mill and built a shroud for it to suck out the plastic sheards.
I have a big cyclone dust collector with 4 inch lines that will do the job. I bought auto lift and auto feed for my mill and staying busy getting ready for the next big art show in Beverly Hills for my Lucite color blends pieces.

I found a big box of custom plastic work I did between 1976 and 1994. Put up my Dick Butkus hand plaque that I made for him to sell in 1993 and my PORSCHE stained glass that friend Joe made for me. This is my life at 71

Best Bob B

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Nice shop.
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Jan 3 2024, 04:14 PM) *

Working on running air lines to my mill and built a shroud for it to suck out the plastic sheards.
I have a big cyclone dust collector with 4 inch lines that will do the job. I bought auto lift and auto feed for my mill and staying busy getting ready for the next big art show in Beverly Hills for my Lucite color blends pieces.

I found a big box of custom plastic work I did between 1976 and 1994. Put up my Dick Butkus hand plaque that I made for him to sell in 1993 and my PORSCHE stained glass that friend Joe made for me. This is my life at 71

Best Bob B


Looks like a good life!
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Great News Phil!

I didn't work on the 914 because this:

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