 My 914 is back on the road!, Finally... |
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| biosurfer1 |
  May 6 2009, 09:26 PM
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Teener fo Life!  Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California  |
Well after 10 months, I finally drove my car today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
Granted, it was only around the block and I found a couple more things to fix, but it was great to get back into it. I can already tell this new engine is going to be a ton of fun...just the short trip around the block was like driving a different car (which isn't too far from the truth) Unfortunately, my throttle cable is sticking, my driver side rear tire is rubbing bad, I have a new clicking sound in my tranny and my shifter linkage needs some adjustment. Luckily, most of these are easy fixes and I should be back on the road by this weekend! I have many thanks to go around for all the help people gave. Eric Shea - for great calipers, bushings and a bunch of other stuff JRust and computer4kids (Jamie and Mark) for passing on installing the engine:) Racer Chris - for making my fuel lines safe Doug Leggin - for my awesome new Koni sports Bruce Stone - for the pedal cluster, side shifter "stuff", and other random bits A special thanks to Rob Sime (conedodger) for always willing to let me raid his garage to borrow parts that I needed and also deciding to sell his 2.0 Fuchs, sway bar, progressive springs and tons of other stuff I have forgotten. Last but not least, one of my best friends Justin (justinp71)...if it were not for him, I would not only not have a running 914, I wouldn't have a 914 at all! THANKS A LOT EVERYONE!!! Pics to come, but I refuse to post a pic of it in the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| JRust |
May 7 2009, 12:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Fuchin awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
I can't wait to go for a ride in the beast next week. If you beat my v8 I'm gonna be pissed though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| Justinp71 |
May 7 2009, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,583 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None
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Another 914 back on the road...WooHoo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| ConeDodger |
May 8 2009, 08:35 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,588 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Brett is too kind... Yes he borrowed some parts and yes I sold him some parts but he has been there for me too... Crawled under the car when I couldn't.
Happy trails Brett! Of course we will see it tomorrow at the Annual "Michael's BBQ that Wanda Cleans Up After Event" right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| biosurfer1 |
May 8 2009, 08:59 AM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm working on hard trying to get it ready to drive it over tomorrow, but I forgot the DAPO didn't have enough lug bolts for my Western wheels (so he just used a Fuch bolt, 1 on each wheel:/)...
I'm 3 short...anyone around Sac have a couple I can use for a while??? |
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| ConeDodger |
May 8 2009, 09:05 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,588 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(biosurfer1 @ May 8 2009, 06:59 AM)  I'm working on hard trying to get it ready to drive it over tomorrow, but I forgot the DAPO didn't have enough lug bolts for my Western wheels (so he just used a Fuch bolt, 1 on each wheel:/)... I'm 3 short...anyone around Sac have a couple I can use for a while??? God help me Brett! I think I might... I am at work though and probably will not be able to check until morning. Oh wait. Western's! Haven't you switched to the Fuchs yet? I think I have Fuch bolts but not Western's. |
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| ConeDodger |
May 8 2009, 09:09 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,588 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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I know! Michael has Western Wheels. Just go to his house now. Bring a couple cheap FoodMax steaks and go in through the side window on the garage... Toss the steaks to the dogs and unbolt a couple bolts.
Michael will never notice. He sees about as well as I do! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Oh geez... I know my kid will leave there with a broken bone now! |
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| Shade Tree |
May 8 2009, 09:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 18-December 08 From: Springfield, Oregon Member No.: 9,860 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I looked up Les Schwab locations in Sac.
SACRAMENTO FLORIN (916) 422-4460 5501 Florin Rd Sacramento, CA 95823-2292 0.0 miles View Map SACRAMENTO MADISON AVE (916) 349-2944 4746 Madison Ave Sacramento, CA 95841-2517 0.0 miles View Map SACRAMENTO NATOMAS (916) 929-9029 3554 Northgate Blvd Sacramento, CA 95834-1601 They had the lugs and bolts for my Westerns in stock.....cheap too. I mean inexpensive. |
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| biosurfer1 |
May 8 2009, 10:26 AM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks Rich..I will check there. There's one right down the street from my office.
I didn't bring the lug bolt with me today...is there only one size or will they know which one I need? |
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| Shade Tree |
May 8 2009, 10:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 18-December 08 From: Springfield, Oregon Member No.: 9,860 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I don't remember the specs on the bolts so you better take one. They may just know. I went there because a local Porsche mechanic told me that Les Schwab used to sell those wheels.
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| porschecb |
May 8 2009, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,092 Joined: 13-August 04 From: Las Vegas NV Member No.: 2,529 Region Association: None |
Uh................. 8 spoke empi's here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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| biosurfer1 |
May 8 2009, 11:36 AM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
The guy at Les Schwab was no help, checked in the back but said they only carry the 2.0 Fuchs ones... I'll try the one in Roseville once I can get one off the car.
Thanks guys |
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| computers4kids |
May 8 2009, 05:30 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(JRust @ May 6 2009, 11:06 PM) Fuchin awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I can't wait to go for a ride in the beast next week. If you beat my v8 I'm gonna be pissed though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Don't worry, I took out 5 of the pistons when I had the motor and left them out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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