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 Jul 22 2003, 02:13 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 934  |
I've just purchased my first 914 - a '71 with a 2.0 swap. I want to restore the car and rebuild the engine adding some slight performance mods.
This is my first time working with a non-inline cylinder engine. Would some of you recommend to me your favorite reference books on 914 engine rebuilding? |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 22 2003, 02:22 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Welcome to the BBS !!
Several good 914 people in your state... Honestly.. I dont really know of a good book other than the "Haynes" manual for Type4 engine building. B |
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| Mockmaw |
Jul 22 2003, 02:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 163 Joined: 18-March 03 From: Berkeley/San Diego, CA Member No.: 438 |
I've been very happy with Tom Wilson's How To Rebuild Your Air-Cooled Volkswagon Engine. It's been a great resource, but don't expect it to answer every question you've ever had about the Type IV.. especially given that it was written.. uhh.. quite awhile ago. That being said, it has good information about stock rebuilds but virtually nothing about 'performance modifications'.
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jul 22 2003, 03:27 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I too use the Tom Wilson book for reference
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| Aaron Cox |
Jul 22 2003, 03:50 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
me too. haynes is really good too. try how to hot rod your volkswagen engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 22 2003, 04:25 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,076 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
you might see if the bug-me video, t-4 engine rebuild w/ jake raby is still available. it must be better than "installation is the reverse of removal".
kevin |
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Jul 22 2003, 07:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 934 |
Thank you all for your replies! I'll be sure to order Tim Wilson's book. I already have the Haynes manual. Does anyone know if Jake Raby's video is still available?
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| tahoward |
Jul 22 2003, 07:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Middletown, OH Member No.: 52 |
Welcome aboard! These guys can help you do anything to your teener. I'm in Middletown, but alas I'm a novice to these cars. I have learned a lot and am willing to help you out on any projects. Good luck, Terry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)
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| URY914 |
Jul 22 2003, 07:40 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,530 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Jake's video can be ordered from bugmevideo.com or 1-800-662-0071.
It get two thumbs up from me. Paul |
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