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> Where to start with sitting 914?, 914 has sat for 16 years, where to start?
Planeswalker33
post May 27 2020, 11:03 AM
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After 10 years I was finally able to convince my Mother-in-Law to let me buy her 914. It has sat in her garage since 2004 and only been rolled out twice. I had always thought there was an overheating issue and something wrong with the steering. Once we got her cleaned up and started talking I found out the only issue was CA smog rules at the time. She parked it at the time thinking she needed to wait a few years to be grandfathered in and simply turned it into a surf board rack.

I have some decent experience working with Honda's and Chevy's but this is a first for me. So far I've cleaned and inspected the car as best I can. I removed the battery and though the battery pan is rusted, it's fine underneath. Two spots of rust just below the windshield and it's otherwise in good shape in regards to rust. I've started my list of small parts such as taillights, but I'm really trying to find something that can help guide me through some of the more critical issues I see.

First and main issue, is that the car was simply parked and then not used. It's got about a half tank of gas in it and nothing was done other than deflating the tires a little about 5 years ago. I've started researching parts and assume I'll replace the fuel lines and tank. That doesn't seem exceptionally difficult from what I've found online.

If anyone can point me in a direction of steps to get a car going again that has sat full a fluids it would be much appreciated. Hopefully I can get her running by the end of the Summer. Thanks!
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Planeswalker33   Where to start with sitting 914?   May 27 2020, 11:03 AM
Cairo94507   :wttc: Welcome to madness. Perseverance pays off....   May 27 2020, 11:26 AM
Coondog   What year What engine. Provide Pics and register ...   May 27 2020, 11:36 AM
sb914   Where you from in so cal ?:wttc: :ttiwwp:   May 27 2020, 12:02 PM
IronHillRestorations   I'd suggest starting with fuel and brake syste...   May 27 2020, 12:33 PM
Planeswalker33   It’s a 1.8l 1975. I’ll get some additional pi...   May 27 2020, 12:35 PM
burton73   :wttc: Nice car. LOts of 914 guys in the greate...   May 27 2020, 12:52 PM
Planeswalker33   :wttc: Nice car. LOts of 914 guys in the great...   May 27 2020, 02:30 PM
SirAndy   I'm out in Yorba Linda I hope you aren't ...   May 27 2020, 02:35 PM
Planeswalker33   I'm out in Yorba Linda I hope you aren't...   May 27 2020, 07:30 PM
ClayPerrine   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-24319-15...   May 27 2020, 12:59 PM
jaredmcginness   More photos! haha Listen to the people here...   May 27 2020, 01:15 PM
sb914   The red ones are the fastest!! :Qarl:   May 27 2020, 01:19 PM
Jamie   The red ones are the fastest!! :Qarl: ...   May 27 2020, 01:58 PM
ClayPerrine   :agree:   May 27 2020, 01:20 PM
SirAndy   Don't "turn it over" to see if the e...   May 27 2020, 02:18 PM
Planeswalker33   Don't "turn it over" to see if the ...   May 27 2020, 02:28 PM
ndfrigi   You are closer to many 914world member here in Soc...   May 27 2020, 07:54 PM
Robarabian   Free fluid disposal at any Auto Zone. Most auto pa...   May 27 2020, 08:08 PM
Coondog   Free fluid disposal at any Auto Zone. Most auto p...   May 27 2020, 09:47 PM
Specracer   Get the fuel out of the tank, then look at it. See...   May 28 2020, 04:50 AM
BeatNavy   All good advice. I would just add that you should...   May 28 2020, 05:23 AM
Specracer   Right, forgot to add, as part of the recommissioni...   May 29 2020, 04:28 AM
campbellcj   :wttc: Looking forward to seeing progress and me...   May 29 2020, 07:23 AM
Jett   Was making me dizzy... Before uploading, I send t...   May 29 2020, 10:31 AM
fixer34   Was making me dizzy... Before uploading, I send ...   May 29 2020, 05:01 PM
Rand   Was making me dizzy... Before uploading, I send ...   May 29 2020, 05:13 PM
Beeliner   I recommend tires- they'll look good and blow ...   May 29 2020, 03:53 PM
wonkipop   @planeswalker - i have just recommissioned my car ...   May 30 2020, 06:11 PM
Planeswalker33   @planeswalker - i have just recommissioned my car...   Feb 27 2021, 12:39 AM
74ravenna   When I bought my 74 1.8 I had to leave the prior o...   Feb 27 2021, 06:33 AM


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