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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dlee6204 |
Jan 17 2021, 06:56 AM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
What is your goal with your car? Are you just wanting to get it on the road or are you planning a full restoration? I ask because if you're just trying to get it on the road I would first do some investigating to see if your motor even needs a rebuild. A compression test and draining the oil/inspecting the sump would be my first course of action.
If you decide with the rebuild are you looking to keep it stock or go for more power? How do you plan to drive the car? |
barnfind9141972 |
Jan 17 2021, 05:09 PM
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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 |
What is your goal with your car? Are you just wanting to get it on the road or are you planning a full restoration? I ask because if you're just trying to get it on the road I would first do some investigating to see if your motor even needs a rebuild. A compression test and draining the oil/inspecting the sump would be my first course of action. If you decide with the rebuild are you looking to keep it stock or go for more power? How do you plan to drive the car? @dlee6204 I’d like to do an in garage restoration if possible. I’m planing on fixing rust, repainting myself, and then trying to tackle getting the engine running strong and not installing and crossing my fingers just to take out soon. Spirited driving with daily driving and a few auto crosses. I like the stock feel of a 914 don’t get me wrong but definitely want to bump the power where ever I can! |
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