Rebuilding a 1.7, Want to rebuild my 1.7, need as much help as I can get |
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Rebuilding a 1.7, Want to rebuild my 1.7, need as much help as I can get |
barnfind9141972 |
Jan 17 2021, 12:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 10-December 20 From: Rancho Mirage, CA Member No.: 24,976 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi everyone, given how awesome this site is and the wealth of knowledge I’d like to do what seems like the best option for me and that is get my 914 on the road and keep it on the road. Need some help, advice, how to’s, anything that could help me build the motor. I’m mechanically inclined, I’ve built an engine before on a 2.5 Nissan Sentra (i know dark times before) but only did the easy stuff like assemble after a machinist put the crank and rods in. I’ve been restoring in the garage for about a month or so and although the engine “ran” when parked 20 years ago it seems like the right time to rebuild. What parts should I use, any good videos to watch, anything to read, how can an average guy like me split the case open and handle the rebuild step by step while killing time in the garage? Open to suggestions on displacement, fuel delivery, places for machine work, any suggestions and even sarcasm are accepted. Big fan of Ian Karr so have been watching his videos, just waiting for the final release of his engine build for more insight Thanks everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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Mcraneiowa |
Jan 17 2021, 10:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 16-June 20 From: IA Member No.: 24,387 Region Association: None |
I was in the same situation you are about 10 months ago. Decided to purchase a 914 1.8 L. First thing I did was check it for a compression, drain the oil, run an oil sample which you can pick up from any local oil distributor for nominal fee. This will tell you if you have metallic particle due to wear or a likely catastrophic failure in the making. It will also inform you if there is excessive dirt, fuel, etc. all in one report for about 20 bucks.
Important to make sure everything works, brakes, clutch(mine was initially stuck but got it freed up), etc and get the car running. Once you head down that road you can then decide how far you want to take your project. Once you start replacing, updating, you will sink more money into it than you can imagine. That will help keep costs down and give you time to decide just how far you want to take this project. When I got my car there was very little rust but the floors were starting to get spongy and had a hole here and there, so I replaced them and did find some rust around the engine area. Fortunately mine was pretty light in regards to some of the pictures I’ve seen on the site. Fixed all that, I got my car running, made sure the brakes were solid and took it out for its first test drive only to find the clutch was worn out. By this time I had played with it enough that I thought well since I’m pulling the engine again, I might as well update all the seals, powder coat the tins, clean up the engine, make sure the temperature bellows work properly, etc.. I replaced seals in the transmission while a part, replaced the fly wheel clutch etc. Just doing that project alone cost about two grand. I would say for me it’s worth, it as I want to end up with a dependable driver. Someday, I may decide I want to strip it all back down and take it step further. At least I know the mechanicals are solid. Good luck and enjoy.. |
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