Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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QUOTE(mountainroads @ May 27 2019, 09:29 PM) 
Made good on a commitment to the previous owner (yesterday, actually). I purchased this car 8 years ago, drove it for a few years, then dove into a full-on restoration. Promised the PO that I would bring it by to show him when completed.
Resto took over 6 years end to end, due to these things always taking longer and being more expensive than expected, plus a couple of unanticipated hang-ups along the way. Meanwhile gent I purchased the car from developed Parkinson's and I hate to say it, but I was seriously concerned it would become a race between when the car was completed and if he would be able to see the end result. Suffice to say he was very happy to see the car again and I was very happy he got to see it. Sadly, he's no longer in a position to go for a ride, let alone take the wheel.
Resto took over 6 years end to end, due to these things always taking longer and being more expensive than expected, plus a couple of unanticipated hang-ups along the way. Meanwhile gent I purchased the car from developed Parkinson's and I hate to say it, but I was seriously concerned it would become a race between when the car was completed and if he would be able to see the end result. Suffice to say he was very happy to see the car again and I was very happy he got to see it. Sadly, he's no longer in a position to go for a ride, let alone take the wheel.
The smile on his face says it all. It was really nice of you to share the results with him
That is so very cool. I am looking forward to taking my car to Santa Cruz to the former owner's home, owner number 2, so he can see what became of his Six. He should be about in his late 70's now.
Got my 50th anniversary floor mats from Suncoast- nice!
Now I have to figure out which car to put them in... actually neither car needs them. Probably put them in the '71 since it is almost 50 years old!
Now I have to figure out which car to put them in... actually neither car needs them. Probably put them in the '71 since it is almost 50 years old!
What grease are you using?
Pulled my 74 2.0 out of the garage for the first time in a few years. Got halfway down the alley before I realized I never bled the brakes after installing the rebuilt rear calipers 
QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 28 2019, 05:39 PM)
What grease are you using?
The stuff they ship in the Subaru Febest CV's. It was only 2-3 month's old. I've got 15,000 miles on the same stuff in the Suby conversion. The red car just has too much torque and with the big ass tires I'm learning I shouldn't "dump the clutch". Even @ 50mph.
A short drive today to celebrate 47 years of ownership....
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Also put on the "new" plates Terri found--a wonderful surprise for our 37th
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Also put on the "new" plates Terri found--a wonderful surprise for our 37th
Cleaned up and touch up painted the rear trunk
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Took my /6 rockers to my buddy today for new bushings and to grind the pads. I could do them myself but I'm way too busy.
If I get this job done and the new WEB cams installed I might be able to get my teen back on the road.
If I get this job done and the new WEB cams installed I might be able to get my teen back on the road.
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QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 28 2019, 05:39 PM)
What grease are you using?
The stuff they ship in the Subaru Febest CV's. It was only 2-3 month's old. I've got 15,000 miles on the same stuff in the Suby conversion. The red car just has too much torque and with the big ass tires I'm learning I shouldn't "dump the clutch". Even @ 50mph.
Guess you could install the 500hp Renegade CV's?
But then the trans may go Blammo...
Maybe a big rubber torque coupler like Mercedes uses on its driveshafts?
Got all her crevices clean inside and out plus a good waxing, hope there aren’t any bugs between here and WCR. Click to view attachment
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Added LED s to the rear trunk with a small switch.
Put some hinges on and working on fitting my tank so I can cut the hole in the hood.
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Installed a new muffler. Re-wired my CHT gauge with a new spark plug style sender. Now the CHT works. 325/350 degrees. 
Found and tightened up a small exhaust leak. Then just a general cleaning up. Drove it to the airport today and when I started it to come home, it made a nasty sounding whirring noise for a few seconds. I think my alternator is about to die. I'll pull the belt off tomorrow and spin the pulley and see how it sounds. So, I either change it out now or wait and see if it will get me to the WCR and back. 
The alternator has probably been on the car since 1973 so, maybe I'll end up changing it before I leave.
Found and tightened up a small exhaust leak. Then just a general cleaning up. Drove it to the airport today and when I started it to come home, it made a nasty sounding whirring noise for a few seconds. I think my alternator is about to die. I'll pull the belt off tomorrow and spin the pulley and see how it sounds. So, I either change it out now or wait and see if it will get me to the WCR and back. The alternator has probably been on the car since 1973 so, maybe I'll end up changing it before I leave.
QUOTE(Carl La Fong @ May 31 2019, 08:55 PM)
Installed a new muffler. Re-wired my CHT gauge with a new spark plug style sender. Now the CHT works. 325/350 degrees.
Found and tightened up a small exhaust leak. Then just a general cleaning up. Drove it to the airport today and when I started it to come home, it made a nasty sounding whirring noise for a few seconds. I think my alternator is about to die. I'll pull the belt off tomorrow and spin the pulley and see how it sounds. So, I either change it out now or wait and see if it will get me to the WCR and back. The alternator has probably been on the car since 1973 so, maybe I'll end up changing it before I leave. hhhhmmmm! Is “Car La Fong” Elliot’s new ID here?
I got even closer to the finishing line 
Busy couple days on the no flow problem.
Pulled the thermostat, cooked it and it popped just fine.
Had to drop the motor to pull the water pump, which was fine.
Found the problem with crud buildup in these 2 pipes. One is the heater return, the other is the radiator bypass, which is how the coolant flows when the thermostat is closed. Capped the end, filled with Purple Stuff and left it overnight. Dumped it in the pan and created a chemistry experiment.
Did it proper this time and filled with toxic masculinity (blue)
Discovered the new system capacity with the Celica Performance rad and heater core in the fresh air box is nearly 3 gallons. Took 10 top-offs to get it burped.
Then I had a problem with the fans going haywire... cause I didn't get the ECT sender connector snapped in all the way
Also had to replace the gauge temp sender as it was reading low.
Whinebro fuel pump is still annoyingly loud though it did get quiet for a moment, plus it gets really hot, so to be safe I ordered a Bosch unit off Amazon which should be here Sunday
Made an appointment at the DMV for Wed. Quick spreadsheeting puts the Ins valuation at $20k.
So close yet again....
Pulled the thermostat, cooked it and it popped just fine.
Had to drop the motor to pull the water pump, which was fine.
Found the problem with crud buildup in these 2 pipes. One is the heater return, the other is the radiator bypass, which is how the coolant flows when the thermostat is closed. Capped the end, filled with Purple Stuff and left it overnight. Dumped it in the pan and created a chemistry experiment.
Did it proper this time and filled with toxic masculinity (blue)
Discovered the new system capacity with the Celica Performance rad and heater core in the fresh air box is nearly 3 gallons. Took 10 top-offs to get it burped.Then I had a problem with the fans going haywire... cause I didn't get the ECT sender connector snapped in all the way
Also had to replace the gauge temp sender as it was reading low.
Whinebro fuel pump is still annoyingly loud though it did get quiet for a moment, plus it gets really hot, so to be safe I ordered a Bosch unit off Amazon which should be here Sunday
Made an appointment at the DMV for Wed. Quick spreadsheeting puts the Ins valuation at $20k.
So close yet again....
QUOTE(76-914 @ May 28 2019, 06:48 PM)
QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 28 2019, 05:39 PM)
What grease are you using?
The stuff they ship in the Subaru Febest CV's. It was only 2-3 month's old. I've got 15,000 miles on the same stuff in the Suby conversion. The red car just has too much torque and with the big ass tires I'm learning I shouldn't "dump the clutch". Even @ 50mph.
That looks like a lubrication failure. Normal Subaru CVs hold up to much more abuse that that (full awd launch of a 400hp / 3000lb+ car). I would try and replace the grease with something better or even the factory Subaru stuff.
Spent time on rolling road - crap results from a 2056 with Webers, 86A cam and 42 x 37 heads. Car came with 28mm venturis (ordered some 32mm...) and has those awful 2.0-litre heat exchangers with restrictive primaries. Barely struggled to 77bhp at the wheels - roughly a little under 100bhp at the flywheel. New SSI and Dansk GT-style muffler on order...
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QUOTE(euro911 @ May 27 2019, 12:00 AM)
What's the pressure with the new pump?
Did you run a bypass and connect to the return line back to the tank (like the 3-port did).
I used the Bosch 69133 pump that most people here recommend. I eliminated the Y in the original return line and connected those two lines togetherDid you run a bypass and connect to the return line back to the tank (like the 3-port did).
QUOTE(bulitt @ May 31 2019, 04:46 AM)
QUOTE(76-914 @ May 28 2019, 09:48 PM)
QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 28 2019, 05:39 PM)
What grease are you using?
The stuff they ship in the Subaru Febest CV's. It was only 2-3 month's old. I've got 15,000 miles on the same stuff in the Suby conversion. The red car just has too much torque and with the big ass tires I'm learning I shouldn't "dump the clutch". Even @ 50mph.
Guess you could install the 500hp Renegade CV's?
But then the trans may go Blammo...
Maybe a big rubber torque coupler like Mercedes uses on its driveshafts?
I should refer to them as fuses rather than CV's.
QUOTE(Chi-town @ Jun 1 2019, 07:20 AM)
QUOTE(76-914 @ May 28 2019, 06:48 PM)
QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 28 2019, 05:39 PM)
What grease are you using?
The stuff they ship in the Subaru Febest CV's. It was only 2-3 month's old. I've got 15,000 miles on the same stuff in the Suby conversion. The red car just has too much torque and with the big ass tires I'm learning I shouldn't "dump the clutch". Even @ 50mph.
That looks like a lubrication failure. Normal Subaru CVs hold up to much more abuse that that (full awd launch of a 400hp / 3000lb+ car). I would try and replace the grease with something better or even the factory Subaru stuff.
It was the Porsche stock 914 CV that blew and this is on my V8 914. The one with the Subaru conversion is fine. It has 914 CV's on the outers and Subaru CV's on the inners. Your'e correct, as usual, regarding the Subaru CV's. Stout little fuchers. See you at WCR.
Getting my 2.7 Six ready for WCR.
Mechanic Marc and Mike are running it at WCR.
Oscar
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Mechanic Marc and Mike are running it at WCR.
Oscar
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Jun 2 2019, 01:57 AM)
Getting my 2.7 Six ready for WCR.
Mechanic Marc and Mike are running it at WCR.
Oscar
This is so KOOL, Oscar has so many Porsche's he has to number them...
Went to see my granddaughter in SD.
What I did?
I drove it around the block a few times!
It was far that I drove it but considering it has been years since it has been driven, it was pretty significant!
It is not complete yet and there are plenty of assembly and other issues to deal with but there is a chance I can work through enough to take it to WCR!
Jim
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I drove it around the block a few times!
It was far that I drove it but considering it has been years since it has been driven, it was pretty significant!
It is not complete yet and there are plenty of assembly and other issues to deal with but there is a chance I can work through enough to take it to WCR!
Jim
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Oil change...
Installed the Flex Dam I bought months ago..
Drove for 45 minutes spooling up the turbo and making sure its ready for the WCR...
Installed the Flex Dam I bought months ago..
Drove for 45 minutes spooling up the turbo and making sure its ready for the WCR...
QUOTE(Robarabian @ Jun 3 2019, 12:41 AM)
Oil change...
Installed the Flex Dam I bought months ago..
Drove for 45 minutes spooling up the turbo and making sure its ready for the WCR...
went to wales ape and monkey sanctuary then off yo a castle for a late lunch. got thereand changed our minds. we headed off for a drive over the western side of brecon beacons national park and found a nice country pub for food.
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Drove both of them today... had some issues with the '71 that cleaning the idle jets took care of. Test drove it for 20 or so miles to and from my shop- traded if for the '73 and drove it home...
I love the '72 targa I just finished a restoration on, but nothing drives like a 914!!!
Still love driving my '71 just like I did when I got it nearly 50 years ago! (yeah, that dates me...)
I love the '72 targa I just finished a restoration on, but nothing drives like a 914!!!
Still love driving my '71 just like I did when I got it nearly 50 years ago! (yeah, that dates me...)
QUOTE(SKL1 @ Jun 4 2019, 08:22 PM)
Drove both of them today... had some issues with the '71 that cleaning the idle jets took care of. Test drove it for 20 or so miles to and from my shop- traded if for the '73 and drove it home...
I love the '72 targa I just finished a restoration on, but nothing drives like a 914!!!
Still love driving my '71 just like I did when I got it nearly 50 years ago! (yeah, that dates me...)
Even with running a new pump, new s/s fuel lines and multiple filters, I was constantly having to clean clogged idle jets I love the '72 targa I just finished a restoration on, but nothing drives like a 914!!!
Still love driving my '71 just like I did when I got it nearly 50 years ago! (yeah, that dates me...)
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jun 4 2019, 10:34 PM)
QUOTE(SKL1 @ Jun 4 2019, 08:22 PM)
Drove both of them today... had some issues with the '71 that cleaning the idle jets took care of. Test drove it for 20 or so miles to and from my shop- traded if for the '73 and drove it home...
I love the '72 targa I just finished a restoration on, but nothing drives like a 914!!!
Still love driving my '71 just like I did when I got it nearly 50 years ago! (yeah, that dates me...)
Even with running a new pump, new s/s fuel lines and multiple filters, I was constantly having to clean clogged idle jets I love the '72 targa I just finished a restoration on, but nothing drives like a 914!!!
Still love driving my '71 just like I did when I got it nearly 50 years ago! (yeah, that dates me...)
Install these and forget about your idle jets. The contamination comes from the air pulled in from the top of the carb and not the fuel. Jet Doctor
Some idle jets never see fuel, dependes on the system. If it regulates the amount of air in your idle mixture the dirt is coming from the top of the carb inside the air filter.
Got the windscreens mounted on Carerror today.
Got the windscreens mounted on Carerror today.
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Jun 4 2019, 10:34 PM)
QUOTE(SKL1 @ Jun 4 2019, 08:22 PM)
Drove both of them today... had some issues with the '71 that cleaning the idle jets took care of. Test drove it for 20 or so miles to and from my shop- traded if for the '73 and drove it home...
I love the '72 targa I just finished a restoration on, but nothing drives like a 914!!!
Still love driving my '71 just like I did when I got it nearly 50 years ago! (yeah, that dates me...)
Even with running a new pump, new s/s fuel lines and multiple filters, I was constantly having to clean clogged idle jets I love the '72 targa I just finished a restoration on, but nothing drives like a 914!!!
Still love driving my '71 just like I did when I got it nearly 50 years ago! (yeah, that dates me...)
Install these and forget about your idle jets. The contamination comes from the air pulled in from the top of the carb and not the fuel. Jet Doctor
Installed these years ago and now rarely have a problem. I got really good at removing and installing idle jets.
Never heard of those before- learn something here every day!!
Now another project!!
Now another project!!
- Cleaned all the glass inside and out
- Move a whole bunch of crap to the front trunk (tool box, car jack, spare oil etc.) to make more room in the rear trunk.
- Cleaned the air filter (man that thing was dirty!)
- Replaced the puke bottle with a new one
- Filled up the tank
Ready for WCR 2019 ...
- Move a whole bunch of crap to the front trunk (tool box, car jack, spare oil etc.) to make more room in the rear trunk.
- Cleaned the air filter (man that thing was dirty!)
- Replaced the puke bottle with a new one
- Filled up the tank
Ready for WCR 2019 ...
Drove the car for the first time in 2 years. Had a problem with the clutch which would not disengage, but after that it ran like a dream.
I had forgotten how much fun it was to drive a 914
I had forgotten how much fun it was to drive a 914
QUOTE(DavidSweden @ Jun 6 2019, 04:36 PM)
Drove the car for the first time in 2 years. Had a problem with the clutch which would not disengage, but after that it ran like a dream.
I had forgotten how much fun it was to drive a 914
Top off, beautiful day, running great, and an open road - it is a ton of fun and really doesn't get any better.
Mine ran smooth as silk today as I moved her from Virginia across the bay bridge to her new home on the Eastern Shore. I promised she'll never have to sleep outside in the rain, ice, or snow again
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And I introduced her to her new "power pack" sitting there in the corner on a furniture dolly just in front of her. It will be a few weeks, but that's going in at some point. Just need to move all my tools. And my lift. And...a bunch of other stuff.
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Uncovered the car, checked the oil levelClick to view attachment
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and put on a finishing touch before heading out to WCR.Click to view attachment
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