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> 914 sitting for 4 years, but turns over - help!
914zim
post Jul 29 2003, 11:21 AM
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Hi guys:
I just found this site and it's very cool! I hope you can give me some advice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
I'm looking at a '76 914 that has been parked in a garage for 4 years.
It ran fine when it was put in storage and looks very clean (seen pics only though).
I'm told the tires are still good and the interior is very clean too.
The current owner put a fresh battery in it recently and turned it over fine.
He's suggesting that I'd need to trailer it home, which seems sensible to me after it's been sitting for so long.
Does anyone think I could get it started and chould drive it home? (about 350mi).
If I was to trailer it home, what would I have to do it to make it driveable (safe)?
1. change oil.
2. squirt oil (or something) into the cylinders before starting.
3. new battery.
4. change anti-freeze.
5. change brake fluid and bleed.
What else? What do you guys think would be a good price for a 914 like this?
I'm hoping with a little "tinkering" I could get this car running.
Any thoughts/comments are greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Andy...
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Qarl
post Jul 29 2003, 02:55 PM
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Oh yeah.... you can turn over the car without starting it by disconnecting the lead to the coil.

This will allow you to build oil pressure without starting the car. Let the car crank for a while to get the oil sloshed around.

Run some engine cleaner it in after you get it running.. STP crap or Techron or something off the shelf at your FLAPS. It can't hurt.
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