Irish Green '71 "Resto", Update: the 914 has been sold! Options

[bkrantz]

Remember that the fan housing is magnesium--not sure how some powder-coat processes will work.

[BeatNavy]

I've got a fan shroud that's been powder coated. Turned out very nice, although I seem to recall that you need to make sure you don't coat that part that grounds the alternator. I believe you need to mask or to scratch off the paint where the bolts from the engine mount the fan housing to the case and where the alternator bolts to the housing. It is the ground path for the alternator. Otherwise, no chargy.

Big progress. Great success, Jared!

[iankarr]

Anyone have any tips for a uniform look for these? I noticed @cuddy_k has a beautiful grey one on his 2.0. Paint /powder? Will a nice VHT grey paint last on there?

If you're referring to my ravenna 2.0, I had my housing bead blasted, then shot it with rattle-can alumi-blast. My bumblebee 2.0 was shot with some sort of glossy gray paint by the PO...

[jaredmcginness]

If you're referring to my ravenna 2.0, I had my housing bead blasted, then shot it with rattle-can alumi-blast. My bumblebee 2.0 was shot with some sort of glossy gray paint by the PO...

Yep, I’m referring to the bumblebee motor. As seen in your Ep. 06 Type 4 basics.
I do like the non metallic grey with matching intake runners.

Thanks!

I appreciate the tip Rob. I would have missed that.

[jaredmcginness]

Hey fellas,

Home from a long desert work trip. Got a few things checked off the list.

If anyone else saw. I purchased the incorrect pistons rings. I bought 96mm Hastings rings from LN. Turns out they stock a specific size for their Keith Black pistons, and these were just a hair (.016") too tall.
Now awaiting the proper height rings (.060) from LJAircooled. The final step before long block assembly. So eager!

I am using the down to time to knock out a few things. Rebuilt my front calipers, put this off for months. Here is a before and after from blasting:

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1598576685.1.jpg)

I used an ATE/FAG rebuild kit, lightly cleaned up the inside and pistons (2000grit, sanded in X pattern)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1598576686.2.jpg)

Assembled and painted with 'VHT Cast Iron 1300-2000*'

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1598576686.3.jpg)


I am sure the rears will be a bit tougher.


I didn't get a photo, but I replaced my lower strut/ hub asse., ball joint/outer tie rod.
If anyone remembers, my passenger A-Arm was rubbing the inside of my fuch.

See here:

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1598576686.4.jpg)

It turns out that the ball joint had wallowed the hole to an oval, making the joint "pop" down, and cause a rubbing issue. You can see the shiny post of the ball joint in that photo.
(Hint: you aren't supposed to) Apparently this is a known issue on early style struts. Remedied with the late taper style.
Regardless, our local forum superstar Mark E. set me up with some strut assemblies and they solved the issue flawlessly. No more rubbing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Rolled the car out of the garage and snapped a few celebratory photos for a freely rolling vehicle...

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1598576686.5.jpg)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1598576686.6.jpg)

Unfortunate that I am happy that my car even ROLLS when I push it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Have a great up coming weekend, and thanks for reading.

Jared

[mepstein]

solved the issue flawlessly. No more rubbing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I'm very happy to hear this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Cairo94507]

Mark is a great guy and looks out for all of us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[jaredmcginness]

Hey guys.

Cleaned some grounds, added new bulbs and plugged a lot of lights in.
This is the first time I've seen this stuff illuminated in over a year. Half of them only worked intermittently anyways.

Certainly makes it feel just a bit more like a real car when things turn on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1598921046.1.jpg)


Blinkers are fighting me. They work fine, but the dash lights are being funny. They like to click once, and not function.
I get a buzz from the relay sometimes. (Probably time for a new one) Cleaned the contacts.
Both sides work if I wiggle some wires. 50 year old harness, what do you expect.

More cleaning to do while the cluster is out.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1598921046.2.jpg)

Gosh I need some paint on this thing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

Cheers.

[jaredmcginness]

Hey guys,

A little under the weather over here but, got my butt to the garage today... Too eager for assembly.

Installed each piston and cylinder. I used Hastings rings on the pistons as recommended by a couple threads on here.
After a brief snafu with the wrong sizes, they were replaced and we are back in business.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1599263948.1.jpg)


I installed and torqued the heads. Everything feels nice and smooth so far, I cranked the flywheel by hand a few rotations.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1599263948.2.jpg)


Installed the lower cylinder tin, new Scat lifters, pushrod tubes, and new seals all around.

Next time around... maybe and engine stand would be nice and not a dolly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
First time for everything.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1599263948.3.jpg)


Next up is loading the head, valve covers, impeller housing, and so on so forth.

I am really happy to see it has come this far! Does not look amazing... but I've seen well running type 4's look worse. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Thanks for reading.


Jared

[jaredmcginness]

Hey guys,

Another motor update and a few questions... check this out!


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1599442170.1.jpg)


So happy to see this thing built and moving. Took a bit of time and a lot of referencing my books, manuals, The World etc....
Getting that distributor drive gear lined up properly without dropping the little washer into the case was nerve wracking.

(on that note, I'll spare you guys the story of an engine tin screw finding its way inside the case, yesterday. That was a fun 3 hours of magnets, breaking down the heads + cylinders and swearing.)

The motor was a little tough to turn once I bolted the rockers on. I didn't want to force anything... bigger cam...
I backed off the rocker adjusters to get a little more room, added the rockers one by one, oiled the pistons, etc.
Turned the fly wheel a bit more, heard a horrifying *boing* sound and it began to feel normal. I suppose one of the push rods was not seated in its cup properly, and found its home.

Again.... first rodeo.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1599442171.2.jpg)


It was really helpful having a spare (my original) motor lying around to refer to nut/washer combos etc. I also pulled a few little parts like the non limiter distributor rotor, thermostat pulley, etc.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1599442171.3.jpg)


Question:

Since I have a larger cam... does the valve adjustment procedure change?

(When I set timing, the distributor was at 12*, the impeller was at TDC in the 'V', BUT my fly wheel was about 10 degrees past the TDC mark.
I believe the flywheel being off a bit is typical and nothing to sweat.)

Doing my valve adjustment, no valve seems FULLY open when I hit TDC, its about 80* off.


A method of valve adjustment that I read is called “lobe per lobe”... regardless of the TDC marks, adjustment goes like:

In firing order... Starting with #1
- Turn motor so opposite intake valve is completely open (#3)
- Adjust #1 to .006
- Turn motor again, in firing order to the next one and so on.

Is this a good method to go by? I did this earlier and the motor seems to turn smoother than ever, and building compression well.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1599442473.1.jpg)


Thanks for any feedback and have a great weekend with the family + 914s!

[jaredmcginness]

I made an updated and hopefully final 'To Do' list...

My previous list only had a few remaining line items like; "Test motor", and "Install motor"...
I'm afraid there is a whole list of sub tasks before any "testing" happens.

Here it is:

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1599493944.1.jpg)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) But hey..... we've made it this far.

[jaredmcginness]

Hey fellas!

Happy 9/14 day!!! Today was my loose goal for getting the motor running (or driving the car)

Didn't quite make it there. The valve train upgrades I was recommended needed to do, put me off a few weeks.

We do it nice, because we do it twice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Incoming parts are:
-911 Swivel Valve Adjusters
-Chromoly Pushrods
-HD Rocker Studs
-Solid Rocker spacers.

I got some great advice on how to proceed with this and have very intently studied Raby's Valve Train dissertation.


Other news.....

My old lady was loosely looking for a 944. I've always wanted one - I used to daily an SLC Corrado and I miss it.
We found this car about an hour north from me. Has some bad ass options, so went to tire kick and take a look. It hasn't run in almost a year, and was full of leaves and cobwebs...
I shot a lowball of about 50% and he took it on the spot no questions asked.

So unexpectedly, we now own an '88 944!

Here are the specs:
1988 Celebration Edition
1/250 - Studio Plaid - Satin Black Metallic
128,000 (we think)
Runs and shifts nice, it fired right up with a jump and I drove it home.

For clarity - paid in the range of 2k. I think that's a steal.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1600088045.1.jpg)


Has a few boy racer "mods": Sparco tow straps, white painted wheels, a DEEP dish OMP....

Luckily I found the stock wheel under some junk in the trunk. I immediately stripped that crap off.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1600088046.2.jpg)


We deeeeep cleaned it for about 4 hours. I stripped the wheels with Jasco's, sanded a bit (they are rough) and sprayed with Duplicolor Wheel Silver. Temporary fix, but not embarrassing.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1600088046.3.jpg)


The Studio plaid is absolutely gorgeous, unfortunately, as they all are, it's heavily worn. The fabric is linen material and really thin.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1600088046.4.jpg)


I gaff taped the bolsters, so there wouldn't be much exposed foam. We'll put seat covers on in for now, maybe replace the front seats. I found the fabric in Germany, but its and arm and a leg for a yard - maybe down the road.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1600088046.5.jpg)


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1600088046.6.jpg)


Issues: (pretty sure all of these are typical)

-Lots of scattered records going back to the 90's, but none for a timing belt. So it needs that ASAP at least for piece of mind
-Coolant gauge doesn't work, has a tacky SUNPRO water temp, which does work.
-Dome lights don't work
-carpet it not great
-Missing a center vent
-maybe small vacuum leak
-Both front ball joints needs replaced. Wheels wiggle a bit when jacked up.
-D window regulator is touchy.
-generally a little loose feeling, (probably the ball joints)

Had to don it with the PCA cling:

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1600088046.7.jpg)


ALSO needs stockers, D90's or 16" teles.


(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1600088046.8.jpg)





.... Sorry for the long side track... Back to your regularly scheduled 914 posts.

At least there's now 1 running Porsche at the house.

[dt4]

that's great, well found and a great price
I picked up a 924 last month over here as my winter project, its along way from rolling and running though so yours is a steal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[mepstein]

An hour north is almost to my house. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
If you need to borrow my ozone generator, just let me know. It can help freshen up a stale interior.

[jaredmcginness]

that's great, well found and a great price
I picked up a 924 last month over here as my winter project, its along way from rolling and running though so yours is a steal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

That's comforting. Good luck on yours!

An hour north is almost to my house. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
If you need to borrow my ozone generator, just let me know. It can help freshen up a stale interior.

Sure is! This was up 95 in Havre De Grace, MD.

If you are going up to the Aircooled Swap, and remember to bring it, I would for sure borrow that. The Morning Fresh tree only goes so far.

[Cairo94507]

That was a great buy. Congratulations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[mepstein]

that's great, well found and a great price
I picked up a 924 last month over here as my winter project, its along way from rolling and running though so yours is a steal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

That's comforting. Good luck on yours!

An hour north is almost to my house. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
If you need to borrow my ozone generator, just let me know. It can help freshen up a stale interior.

Sure is! This was up 95 in Havre De Grace, MD.

If you are going up to the Aircooled Swap, and remember to bring it, I would for sure borrow that. The Morning Fresh tree only goes so far.

I won't be there but if you want it, I'll throw it in a box and send it over.

[jaredmcginness]

I won't be there but if you want it, I'll throw it in a box and send it over.

I'm sure I'll see you soon. Don't need it that bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

---

Thanks everyone! Nothing about a 944 is a sound financial investment, but you make me feel better about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[FlacaProductions]

I had two 944 Turbo's and loved 'em with Cup 2's.

[bkrantz]

Nice score. I miss my 944 that followed my first 2 914s. In fact a year ago, I was shopping for either one, when my current 914 showed up.