... What happened, Andy?



What did I do? ... got a little closer to making additional automotive work space a reality

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Thank you Sir Andy! Now I know it ALL, right?

I consider myself educated - re: Volkswagon boxer engines......at least.........

GN

The Dreaded Flat Bed. Hope it ain't serious.

I blew out the cobwebs and gave it a test drive after swapping over to 5 lug and Boxster brakes this winter.

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Looks like i finally got hit by the infamous DME relay failure.

Got a spare but it's for the wrong socket (yeah i know, should have checked that when i bought it), so now i'm trying to get a correct one, adapt my newer one and/or fix the broken one.

My original 1986 date coded DME relay failed in 2017. I fixed a cracked solder joint and it tested OK, now it's my spare.

The relay tested out OK, found the problem shortly thereafter ...

Chi-town -

It IS or WAS a CA car for sure, Buena Park Porsche dealer, but came to VA in '01, was stripped of the D-Jetronic, air pump, etc. Catalyst? Not sure - tell me which part of the exhaust system it is.......

GN

I eliminated the problematic DME relay in my harness. Replaced it with solid state Bosch relays. I can even get a replacement at FLAPS if needed.

Installed Spoke’s rear LED turn signal and backup lights. Last week I did the LED brake light. What a difference; these LED light board are a perfect fit and made to a high standard. Best safety related upgrade on my 914

I sprayed my floors .
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That is pretty.

broke

Lesseee......about 4 hours on the Teen today, lotsa small stuff. Gave up waiting to find an old left front marker light - both base and lense were seriously damaged.....but found a way to restore both so I doubt even a car-show judge would notice - only problem is I lost the black rubber piece that goes between the two - it's gotta be here somewhere......anyone has a spare, I'll pay you for it.....

Ready to put tank in and connect fuel line (return not use with carbs) after I get some new fittings from Dr914@autoatlanta.com - as the tubing pieces are obsolete, I'll rig some up myself. Can't believe I let the tank restore guy lose the originals - my bad....part of getting old.....you miss details.......

A productive day in little things....

GN

have you checked with 914 rubber?

No....great idea....will do.....wouldn't have thought he's make such small parts, but worth a try!

Thanks MJ!

GN

He had them.....ordered 2! Not cheap, but worth it.....

Thanks!

GN

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A great few hours out in the sun driving through mid wales. Drove the A4069 black mountain pass, a few times

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I had a rare but fun weekend working on my 914 where it was stored. I fixed the brakes dragging issue (venting clearance),Click to view attachment

changed the oil and put her away until my next visit in good company.

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I then took stock of all the projects I still have to do, but she is still lots of fun to drive.

Then, while not 914, I installed my Dad's recently re-upholstered seats in his '69 911S.

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Beautifully done by Paterek in NJ.

nice picture! that should go in a calendar !
nice stance too. what did yiu do to get the rear up that much?

drove it to a friends home

Need to throw a dead body or something in the rear trunk to get it back down to the spec height

Nice day Andy...

They are kyb shocks and standard length springs. The picture was cropped to meet the upload limit but now it looks contorted.

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Good photo!

Is that portion (barriers, fencing, grandstands) of the circuit permanent, or is it disassembled after each race? Since you were on it, I assume it is a public road.

The way people drive [way over the speed limit] on our city streets out here anymore, they might as well leave the track in place ...

Yes, they take them down , and they race on the streets of Long Beach. I

The baby burners look great.

Am I having fun yet?

Yesterday had a strong gas smell in the garage. This is not ideal since my propane heated hot water tank lives about 20’ away. Sniffed the frunk, engine bay and cabin and nothing obvious. But on the passenger side the smell was strong. Looking under the car, there was a wet spot on the concrete floor directly under hell hole.

The fuel line which runs from the tin to the line exiting the tunnel was cracked. Since I don’t stock fuel line, a 10 min drive to Bernie’s garage and half an hour later a new line was fitted.

The hot water heater can now rest easy and so can we since it’s below our bedroom.

While the car was on the lift, I spotted rust on the left rear quarter behind the wheel, so I sanded it down and treated it with Rust Mort. Tomorrow is prime and paint day.

Is that a dragging rear brake issue? Mine does the same but to a lesser degree and I figured it was the rear toe alignment that was a bit too much toe in. I'll have to check on the brakes first I guess.

I changed the oil and adjusted the valves. Crap, I had forgot what a POS it is to adjust the valves.......

With all those air-cooled vehicles you have, don't you have a lift of some sort?

Haha, no.

Hopefully I'll be back working on 914's next week. Client project list is getting a bit long.
But I'm finishing up prepping Rothsport Racing's 964 Safari car for the Olympus Rally this weekend. It has finished 2 Mexican 1000's. Now it's time for some smoother gravel roads.
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The business end of the car, detuned Rothsport 3.6, 335 hp & geared to 115mph.
Running on Braid wheels and Hoosier gravel rally tires.
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Package arrived from Chris yesterday, hopefully will get back to the Carey family vintage 914 race car next week.

Who says a 914-4 cannot lay rubber on two rear wheels.

It rolled in a year ago but did not want to release the rear brakes now.

My 70 garage find car that sat in a garage from 85 on is off to a new owner (Greg Rotvik) in Oregon with a stop to Kent’s to fix the body a little. This is really a nice body on this car and should make a very nice 6


Bob Burton


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Took delivery... New member and new car.

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Really nice - welcome!

Congratulations on the 'new' car - looks nice from here

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I'm still getting estimates for my concrete pad extension ...

Thanks, I've been lurking around here for awhile now trying to absorb as much as possible before pulling the trigger- this is a great resource!

Lightening up two of my cars...removing hood badges.

Stopped by Pelican today.

Oscar


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Found a pair of nice Hella USA tail light lenses that I had in storage for years. My wife said she likes the look of the European lenses better, and I happen to have a pair of those in storage as well, so I'll be posting these in the classifieds

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