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| Superhawk996 |
 Jun 16 2021, 04:05 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,824 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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QUOTE(Olympicblue73 @ Jun 16 2021, 05:57 PM)  Ive checked for chewing before, and I haven’t been able to find any, just dry rot on some of the wiring has made the insulation a little... crunchy. Both are reasons to remove engine. Mouse nests and debris on top of cylinders is leading cause for overheating problems for these cars. cruchy wiring needs to be addressed before putting a battery to it or attempting a start. Nice score (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Just work your way though the process. Don't get in a hurry. |
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| lesorubcheek |
Jun 16 2021, 06:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 21-April 21 From: Florida Member No.: 25,463 Region Association: South East States |
Congratulations on a beautiful car! Removing the engine and trans may seem intimidating... I can vaguely remember, but it's been almost 40 years ago, since my first time. Jack stands and ramps always seemed scary to me, so living on a farm with plenty of open space, I found a nice shady spot under a tree, used my father's tractor with a dirt pan and dug a hole about 2 or 2-1/2 feet deep just a little narrower than the wheels. Cut some plywood to enforce the sides so the soil wouldn't collapse and had a nice pit for crawling under to do whatever was needed and to lower the engine/trans with the car being level. Used an old swing set frame with a chain and come-along to hold the engine from the top and rolled a floor jack with some wood under the rear to support the trans. After they were lowered, I'd just roll the car forward and then start disassembly. Only real downside to this setup was if it rained, it'd take days to dry. Remember scooping mud more than once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Anyway, just be creative, remember safety, and you can solve any problem a 914 could present and you'll have a ton of fun in the process.
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| Olympicblue73 |
Jun 16 2021, 09:18 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 16-June 21 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Member No.: 25,642 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(lesorubcheek @ Jun 16 2021, 06:24 PM) Congratulations on a beautiful car! Removing the engine and trans may seem intimidating... I can vaguely remember, but it's been almost 40 years ago, since my first time. Jack stands and ramps always seemed scary to me, so living on a farm with plenty of open space, I found a nice shady spot under a tree, used my father's tractor with a dirt pan and dug a hole about 2 or 2-1/2 feet deep just a little narrower than the wheels. Cut some plywood to enforce the sides so the soil wouldn't collapse and had a nice pit for crawling under to do whatever was needed and to lower the engine/trans with the car being level. Used an old swing set frame with a chain and come-along to hold the engine from the top and rolled a floor jack with some wood under the rear to support the trans. After they were lowered, I'd just roll the car forward and then start disassembly. Only real downside to this setup was if it rained, it'd take days to dry. Remember scooping mud more than once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Anyway, just be creative, remember safety, and you can solve any problem a 914 could present and you'll have a ton of fun in the process. Dan Luckily my situation isn’t as dire as that one... but extra points for the creativity!! I have pretty much all the tools I could need, such as jack strands, a full size floor jack, ramps etc. I just need to do it- but as a first timer it can be intimidating, as you said. Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it more than you know!! |
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| Betty |
Jun 17 2021, 04:58 AM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States
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Welcome to the insanity! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Once you do get your baby running you will find out you lucked into having the absolute most fun car you can ever have. The 914 truly is a street legal Go-Kart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
Are there any parts you're missing? We sure do have a lot of duplicates up in "Parts Heaven" (what we call the attic) and since we're trailering Clay's car we've got space in the tow vehicle to carry parts. Welllll... carry more parts than we'll already be bringing because there always seems to be an opportunity for an 'impromptu Tech Session" on one of the drives or in the hotel parking lot after the drives. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| maddog |
Jun 17 2021, 05:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 19-May 03 From: Grand Rapids Michigan Member No.: 710 Region Association: None
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| Olympicblue73 |
Jun 17 2021, 11:30 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 16-June 21 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Member No.: 25,642 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(Betty @ Jun 17 2021, 04:58 AM) Welcome to the insanity! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Once you do get your baby running you will find out you lucked into having the absolute most fun car you can ever have. The 914 truly is a street legal Go-Kart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Are there any parts you're missing? We sure do have a lot of duplicates up in "Parts Heaven" (what we call the attic) and since we're trailering Clay's car we've got space in the tow vehicle to carry parts. Welllll... carry more parts than we'll already be bringing because there always seems to be an opportunity for an 'impromptu Tech Session" on one of the drives or in the hotel parking lot after the drives. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Not that I know of... its pretty complete. Unless you have an extra hella front indicator lens laying around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| iankarr |
Jun 17 2021, 11:40 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And Congrats on the car. I made a bunch of videos that you may find helpful. Link in my signature below. Start with the 914 for Newbies series. The brain trust here is amazing and the community is incredibly supportive. I'm sure that you'll soon have the car you've always dreamed of. Good luck and be safe!
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| ClayPerrine |
Jun 17 2021, 12:15 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,465 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Olympicblue73 @ Jun 17 2021, 12:30 PM) QUOTE(Betty @ Jun 17 2021, 04:58 AM) Welcome to the insanity! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Once you do get your baby running you will find out you lucked into having the absolute most fun car you can ever have. The 914 truly is a street legal Go-Kart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Are there any parts you're missing? We sure do have a lot of duplicates up in "Parts Heaven" (what we call the attic) and since we're trailering Clay's car we've got space in the tow vehicle to carry parts. Welllll... carry more parts than we'll already be bringing because there always seems to be an opportunity for an 'impromptu Tech Session" on one of the drives or in the hotel parking lot after the drives. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Not that I know of... its pretty complete. Unless you have an extra hella front indicator lens laying around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I have a euro one....... Clay |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jun 17 2021, 12:30 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Congratulations. What an excellent car to begin you're passion. Read all you can and try to resist the impulse to do anything major until you have read many hours of threads and consumed all you can from this site to help you decide on the correct path for your car. Lots of experience on this forum and they will not steer you wrong. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| burton73 |
Jun 17 2021, 02:36 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Welcome to the World. Getting a car from the desert is sometimes very good.
I have a 74 Olympic Blue car that came from Palm Springs area. These pictures are from before I it got. That car has no rust to speak of. Great advice here from people that really know and love these little cars. I find if I am looking for answers here from old posting on any given subject I look up on Google and ask say : 914world dash replacement. 914rubber replacement dash vs NOS Porsche - 914World.com http://www.914world.com › ... › 914World Garage Apr 14, 2016 — I finally had a chance to get my 914rubber replacement dashboard and the NOS Porsche replacement dash that I've had in my parts stash for ... 17 posts · ) Hard to believe the NOS is that far off from the factory original. I just got my Mikey914 ... There are over 10 answers taking you to where you need to go. I go there first and if I cannot find what I need, I ask the guys here on the 914-world site. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)  |
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| MidEngineCrisis |
Jun 17 2021, 05:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 14-June 21 From: Oregon Member No.: 25,636 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That's one hell of a score! I'm looking at rusted rollers costing several times your complete gem, and now you've got me thinking back to my death trap of a first car in HS that still cost more than your 914, despite being on a tight budget. Color me impressed.
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| Tdskip |
Jun 17 2021, 07:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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Welcome!
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| Olympicblue73 |
Jun 19 2021, 01:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 16-June 21 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Member No.: 25,642 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(iankarr @ Jun 17 2021, 11:40 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And Congrats on the car. I made a bunch of videos that you may find helpful. Link in my signature below. Start with the 914 for Newbies series. The brain trust here is amazing and the community is incredibly supportive. I'm sure that you'll soon have the car you've always dreamed of. Good luck and be safe! Thank you Ian! I have been watching your 914 for newbies series on YouTube over the past year, and I’m a big fan. Your step by step instruction is pretty much unmatched, and I definitely will use them for the jobs I need to do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Krieger |
Jun 19 2021, 01:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,711 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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Very nice find! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| euro911 |
Jun 19 2021, 01:58 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Awesome acquisition, especially for only 4 Benjamins (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
Grab the spare parts from your neighbor if you can ... especially the Mahle 'Gas Burner' wheels. Those will totally transform the look of the car. Look for the engine number on the case. A '73 2.0L should start off with GA###### There's probably some other World members in NM, so don't be afraid to ask for local help if you need it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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