I have a 914 and know nothing about it. So i thought this would be a great place to start. The VIN# is 4712915324. It hasn't been started in about 2 years and has a dead battery. I plan to get one this weekend. It was left to me by my father who never really drove it much just started it from time to time. I'm looking for any feed back on this car. I'm excited to drive it. Any info would be great. Tips for starting it , things to look for, common problems, battery choice... ?

Thanks in advance

The experts are on their way..

Be very careful, they're an addiction, and there is no cure.

Oh, and

buy two so you have extra parts

What he said. Also, if it has been sitting long make sure you check out the brakes before trying to move it. Might be a good idea to pull the gas tank and clean it, change fuel filter, do and oil change and check transaxle fluid right from the get go.


Shoe

Welcome! Agree with everything above. Also check the fuel lines in the engine compartment and under the tank.. If there was gas in there, you should empty and steam-clean the tank.

Be prepared to rebuild the entire brake system. The calipers tend to seize after they sit too long. Check for serios chassis rust around the battery.

and Oh:

... and check all the rubber fuel & vacuum lines first as well.

We need pix!

Welcome. Read LOTS AND LOTS. Feel free to ask questions.

And post those pix as soon as you can!

I give him a week before the car is on jackstands....

Welcome to your own HELL and HEAVEN.

Welcome and congrats!

Hopefully the car was stored inside? Many folks use the Optima batteries for street cars. They're expensive, but last a long time and rarely if ever leak (they're sealed).

Be afraid...be verry afraid....

Sounds like a new restoration project coming up!

I'm just two hours south of you in Lafayette, IN. I just replaced my pride and joy that got totaled woith a car that has been sitting for a while so I imagine I'll be going through the same steps you will be. I am about to start parting out my car that got totaled, so if there is a part you need I will probably have it.

oh, and post some pictures!

BTW, did anyone mention

Check your wallet.

from the tail dragger contingent

Welcome! There's a quite a few of us in the Chicago area. If you're interested in meeting some other owners, Garold (Shaffer) is hosting a get-together at the end of August just over the border in Portage, Indiana.

And post some photos before the mob gets too unruly...

.....Welcome to the world.....What up?

A 914 Mach? I'm not sure what that is. Mine was totaled, but I've gotten another now. Just need to replace some choice items.

914 mach= guy/s that works on 914 Bob

Got ya. I just moved here about a month ago, so none that I know of. I do all my work myself though. I was planning on making a trip out to 914LTD for my 4 wheel alignment though when I get around to that.