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post Jun 12 2023, 02:31 PM
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As a general rule - don’t fabricate what you can easily buy. Your time will be better spent fixing and fabricating the things that aren’t easy to purchase.

Jacking pyramids are readily available and cheap.

I sort of like that dealer sticker if only because it’s from Iowa which has to be pretty rare in the Porsche world.

If you really like it, you might take some really good photos that are perfectly square to it and which the pictures can easily be scaled. Carbone could probably duplicate it if you’re in love with it and want to replace it after paint.

I have no idea how concours would judge it but what really matters is if it makes you smile and honors your buddy.
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post Jun 14 2023, 07:00 AM
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the L rocker area

once i have cleaned the old jack plate out
i may need to reinforce the rocker area behind it

just curious
is the jack support plate welded at the top?
it looks a little dicey to get at

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post Jun 14 2023, 05:55 PM
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just curious
is the jack support plate welded at the top?
it looks a little dicey to get at

D Rex


It’s do-able without cutting the rear quarter

See my thread, page 26, post 510
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...5209&st=500
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post Jun 14 2023, 06:26 PM
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Great pictures Superhawk!
big help
thanks
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post Jun 15 2023, 02:09 PM
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were these plastic rocker panel covers
with the PORSCHE name
an option or aftermarket item?

thanks

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post Jun 15 2023, 04:33 PM
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Aftermarket for sure.
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post Jun 15 2023, 05:08 PM
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And they were (are) way too flimsy to use without the real metal ones underneath! Never liked them IMHO...
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post Jun 16 2023, 01:57 PM
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are there any current magazines
specifically about 914 porsches?

is the 'VW Porsche' magazine still in print?

thanks

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post Jun 16 2023, 03:02 PM
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are there any current magazines
specifically about 914 porsches?

is the 'VW Porsche' magazine still in print?

thanks

D Rex

A couple haave been tried but didn't make it. This site is the best source
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post Jun 16 2023, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(Drex @ Jun 16 2023, 12:57 PM) *

are there any current magazines
specifically about 914 porsches?

is the 'VW Porsche' magazine still in print?

thanks

D Rex

You are dating yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
VW/Porsche became "European Car" then turned far too glossy & less Hot rod.
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post Jun 16 2023, 07:43 PM
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yes, probably
i remember when i was restoring my '63 (actually a '62) VW beatle in the early 2000's
i had subscribed to a couple of VW magazines then

i drained the oil today
no metal or other debris
really looks pretty clean after 40 years

i also boroscoped cylinder # 4
i need to practice at it
and will post some pictures when better

thanks

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post Jun 17 2023, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(Drex @ Jun 9 2023, 04:34 PM) *

i'm just curious as most of my vehicles are old
and do not have this feature.
i've braked hard only on rare occasions
even locking the brakes up, but without serious consequences

on my newer vehicles
it seems when i need to brake hard
which is also rare
i would never get stopped fast enough
to avoid an accident

it seems like a paradox to me

Drex


I say this only to get under @Superhawk996 's skin, but the brake regulator was an early ABS system (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

You might also be interested to read what Eric Shea (the 914 brake expert) has to say about the regulator and whether you need it: https://pmbperformance.com/products/porsche...vin-47429-15752
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post Jun 17 2023, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Jun 17 2023, 06:59 PM) *

QUOTE(Drex @ Jun 9 2023, 04:34 PM) *

i'm just curious as most of my vehicles are old
and do not have this feature.
i've braked hard only on rare occasions
even locking the brakes up, but without serious consequences

on my newer vehicles
it seems when i need to brake hard
which is also rare
i would never get stopped fast enough
to avoid an accident

it seems like a paradox to me

Drex


I say this only to get under @Superhawk996 's skin, but the brake regulator was an early ABS system (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

You might also be interested to read what Eric Shea (the 914 brake expert) has to say about the regulator and whether you need it: https://pmbperformance.com/products/porsche...vin-47429-15752


as was the anti-dive factory front suspension settings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jun 17 2023, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Jun 17 2023, 08:59 PM) *

QUOTE(Drex @ Jun 9 2023, 04:34 PM) *

i'm just curious as most of my vehicles are old
and do not have this feature.
i've braked hard only on rare occasions
even locking the brakes up, but without serious consequences

on my newer vehicles
it seems when i need to brake hard
which is also rare
i would never get stopped fast enough
to avoid an accident

it seems like a paradox to me

Drex


I say this only to get under @Superhawk996 's skin, but the brake regulator was an early ABS system (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

You might also be interested to read what Eric Shea (the 914 brake expert) has to say about the regulator and whether you need it: https://pmbperformance.com/products/porsche...vin-47429-15752


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post Jun 18 2023, 06:42 AM
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this is # 2 cylinder
i used DW-40 to spark plug overnight
as it was very tight

what do you all think?

thanks

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post Jun 18 2023, 06:45 AM
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# 4 cylinder
again spark plug with WD-40 overnight
so the fluid in cylinder is the leftover WD that
dripped into the cylinder when i removed the plug

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post Jun 18 2023, 09:35 AM
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You can start and run engine but it is unlikely to be 100%

Boxer engines don’t store well being prone to condensation and rust pitting in the bottom of the cylinders.

Set aside funds for the eventual rebuild
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post Jun 18 2023, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Jun 18 2023, 09:35 AM) *

You can start and run engine but it is unlikely to be 100%

Boxer engines don’t store well being prone to condensation and rust pitting in the bottom of the cylinders.

Set aside funds for the eventual rebuild


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It's a coin toss, she may or may not run decent. But a rebuild is in order at some point. Is the rest of the hulk somewhat road worthy? You just might get some seat time this season

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post Jun 18 2023, 10:22 AM
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think i need to check and make sure there are no nests
under the engine tin or between the cylinders
if there is...i'll drop the engine and clean everything up
is it possible to remove the engine tin with engine in car?

probably will just fill all the cylinders with WD-40
and let them sit for several weeks
then suck out all the remaining debris

all this while
fixing the 'Hell Hole'
installing the new SS fuel lines
new brakes and line
etc.

seat time this season?
have my doubts

D Rex
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post Jun 18 2023, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(Drex @ Jun 18 2023, 12:22 PM) *

think i need to check and make sure there are no nests
under the engine tin or between the cylinders

D Rex


Excellent plan - would be well served to ensure oil cooler isn’t gunked up. If it were me I’d put new oil cooler seals in while tin is off and engine is out.

Might as well do the crank seals

And then the pushrod tube seals

Doh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

And that’s how the madness goes before you know it you might as well build a freshie

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I admire the restraint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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