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Laguna Blue '75 build |
andrewck |
Jul 26 2020, 11:30 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Greeting from Denver. I was at a 996 meetup a few weeks ago and started talking to a guy selling his 914 project car. A week later, I am said owner of a 1975 Laguna Blue 914 with two 2.0L motors, a couple of transmissions, and lots of parts to put it together. To top it all off, I made a new friend in the PO and have had a warm welcome into the 914 world.
PO spent a lot of money and effort to addressing rust so I'm starting off with a fantastic chassis. I'm spoiled as I come from the 996 world where I don't have to worry about many of the issues that come with 45+ year old cars. I'm decent with a wrench, though I have no fabricating skills and have never rebuilt a motor, so this is all a learning experience. The plan is to clean the "complete" motor and redo seals, belts, gaskets, other basic things to get it running and just drive it. Meanwhile I'll explore options on the second block, and am already looking into a 2056 build. Step one of getting the car back on the road looks relatively straightforward, but the catch is I don't have a garage/shop to work on the car, so much of it will be done in my livingroom and parking spot. Already appreciate all the knowledge posted here and I'm finding inspiration in a lot of your builds. The search function has been my friend, but I'm sure I'll be asking questions going forward. -Andrew |
andrewck |
Jul 26 2020, 11:37 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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Nojoah |
Jul 26 2020, 11:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 6-May 20 From: Ontario Member No.: 24,234 Region Association: Canada |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Looks like you have a great car to start with. You definitely picked the right girlfriend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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Cairo94507 |
Jul 26 2020, 01:45 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,723 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
What a terrific color and nice chassis. I don't think I could get away with the engine in our home, but you got a keeper there if she allows it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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andrewck |
Jul 31 2020, 02:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
What a terrific color and nice chassis. I don't think I could get away with the engine in our home, but you got a keeper there if she allows it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Just a few days in and I already have a scare. I’ve pulled tin off the engine, cleaned everything I could, and ordered hoses, hardware, and seals. I just opened the oil filler neck and saw something at the bottom of the chamber. I grabbed a magnet, and this 1” piece of metal shot out. Does anybody have a clue as to what this might be? I’m hoping it’s a foreign object and not a piece of the case, but I’m stumped as to where it came from. My hope with this motor was to run it without splitting the case, but that plan is in doubt now. The metal piece has jagged edges and is shiny. Any guesses are appreciated. |
Root_Werks |
Jul 31 2020, 04:46 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,312 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks like a solid starting point (little to almost no rust). Love that color!
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andrewck |
Jul 31 2020, 05:18 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Opened the sump plate and it’s metal city! Looks like it’s time to split the case and check the damage.
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Jamie |
Jul 31 2020, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
What a terrific color and nice chassis. I don't think I could get away with the engine in our home, but you got a keeper there if she allows it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Just a few days in and I already have a scare. I’ve pulled tin off the engine, cleaned everything I could, and ordered hoses, hardware, and seals. I just opened the oil filler neck and saw something at the bottom of the chamber. I grabbed a magnet, and this 1” piece of metal shot out. Does anybody have a clue as to what this might be? I’m hoping it’s a foreign object and not a piece of the case, but I’m stumped as to where it came from. My hope with this motor was to run it without splitting the case, but that plan is in doubt now. The metal piece has jagged edges and is shiny. Any guesses are appreciated. I hate to say it, but that looks like a piece of a bearing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) |
bkrantz |
Jul 31 2020, 08:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,742 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Congrats, welcome, ,and good luck. Tearing down a 914 motor is not that difficult (actually, very easy to tear down and only moderately harder to rebuild).
And I love your work location. We my wife and I were still kinda newly-weds I tore down a BMW 4 cylinder in the apartment kitchen. 40 years later, we are still married (but I am not allowed to bring motors into the house any more). |
andrewck |
Aug 1 2020, 07:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Congrats, welcome, ,and good luck. Tearing down a 914 motor is not that difficult (actually, very easy to tear down and only moderately harder to rebuild). And I love your work location. We my wife and I were still kinda newly-weds I tore down a BMW 4 cylinder in the apartment kitchen. 40 years later, we are still married (but I am not allowed to bring motors into the house any more). What are all the manuals that I need? So far I have the 1) original workshop manuals, 2) Haynes manual, 3) 700 tech tips. I am thinking of buying the Bug Me video as well. Think between those and the knowledge on this board, I should be in a good position. |
Tdskip |
Aug 1 2020, 07:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Shoptalk has a good Type4 community too, worth taking a look.
Might also be worth connecting with a good local shop. Welcome and please keep up posted on your porgress. |
andrewck |
Aug 2 2020, 09:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm well on my way towards splitting the case and still no sign of where the metal originated from. I am hung up on removing the pistons now and stopped for the night
1) can anybody recommend a good set of snap ring pliers? The ones I purchased at Harbor Freight dont seem to apply enough pressure to remove the snap ring. Is it easiest to use the straight or 90 degree attachment? 2) do i need to label cylander heads when I put them away. Understand most other components it's critical to label, but unsure if that matters here. The house is much dirtier than I promised my girlfriend, and hoping to have this motor completely broken down this week. Then time to break down the other motor and see if it's a better starting point |
iankarr |
Aug 3 2020, 10:52 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,472 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Wow...engine work INSIDE the house? I salute you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
I really like this upgraded snap ring I got from HF. One knob to change direction.... https://www.harborfreight.com/snap-ring-pli...tion-63938.html Highly recommend Jake's type iv video - volume 8 from Bug Me.... If you end up needing pistons and cylinders, go with KB (european motor works carries them). The ones I got from AA were out of spec... |
ctc911ctc |
Aug 3 2020, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 892 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
GIRLFRIEND?
Marry that girl! |
andrewck |
Aug 3 2020, 04:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
If I were a betting man, I’d say this could be the problem. The remains of piston #1...how does this even happen?
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IronHillRestorations |
Aug 3 2020, 08:11 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,716 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Friction from worn rings, or a bad rebuild
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andrewck |
Aug 15 2020, 09:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The car made its way home with me today and is ready to be reassembled! It's amazing how small the 914 is compared to my 996 2S. Having not run across major issues yet, my super ambitious and 'straight forward" plan is:
Interior - Test electric and start to button up the cabin - Replace dash - Install door cards - Install perlon backing - Install carpet - Install seats - Door cards Suspension & brakes - Get tires mounted - Install new front/rear rotors and hubs (5 lug conversion) - Mount rebuilt calipers Fuel - Install all new hard lines - Install all new fuel hoses and filter - Install gas tank Exterior - Paint side skirts Motor - Reassemble 2nd 2.0 that came with the car and run it ASAP - Build out the second 2.0 into 2056 perhaps over the next 1-2 years - Rebuild the second transmission using Dr. Evil's course Having just typed out that list, it feels a bit daunting but really excited to get going and build my first car! Also, the dog is already upset about how much attention the car is taking away from him. Hope to reward him with a wind-filled drive this fall. |
djway |
Aug 16 2020, 01:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
The car made its way home with me today and is ready to be reassembled! It's amazing how small the 914 is compared to my 996 2S. Having not run across major issues yet, my super ambitious and 'straight forward" plan is: Interior - Test electric and start to button up the cabin - Replace dash - Install door cards - Install perlon backing - Install carpet - Install seats - Door cards Suspension & brakes - Get tires mounted - Install new front/rear rotors and hubs (5 lug conversion) - Mount rebuilt calipers Fuel - Install all new hard lines - Install all new fuel hoses and filter - Install gas tank Exterior - Paint side skirts Motor - Reassemble 2nd 2.0 that came with the car and run it ASAP - Build out the second 2.0 into 2056 perhaps over the next 1-2 years - Rebuild the second transmission using Dr. Evil's course Having just typed out that list, it feels a bit daunting but really excited to get going and build my first car! Also, the dog is already upset about how much attention the car is taking away from him. Hope to reward him with a wind-filled drive this fall. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Rleog |
Aug 16 2020, 04:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 608 Joined: 12-October 03 From: Middleton, MA Member No.: 1,239 Region Association: North East States |
You definitely have a “keeper” in your girlfriend. How about a pic of your dog.
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andrewck |
Aug 16 2020, 09:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 5-July 20 From: Denver Member No.: 24,461 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
You definitely have a “keeper” in your girlfriend. How about a pic of your dog. Bridger the dog posing with me on a recent fishing/camping trip in Telluride. His hobbies include putting his nose in between myself and whatever I’m working on, and helping make a bigger mess than I possibly could do myself. Wouldn’t have it any other way. |
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