Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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finally cut into the rear fiberglass valance for the twin out exhaust pipes , test fit was good so Wurth Stone Guard was sprayed on, 2 coats, i like it! should be cured and dry enough for installation tonight- has to be done tonight Friday is Werks Reunion Amelia Island. !!!
@DrPhil914 That look nice. 
trying to clean up the engine bay, i removed the charcoal box to clean and polish it and the strap, it looked horrible , then relocated it to the battery hold down mount. it was on the fan shroud. then go rid of the wires foe the heated seats. don’t need that now i will later relocate them. but also removing the air hose for heat, it just looks cluttered badly
@DRPHIL914 Looks nice. Where does the front hose on the charcoal canister go? (on that GC? motor)
Does the extra throttle return spring do much?
Red plug wire to #1 is a nice touch.
Just curious why your MPS is mounted backwards - is there an advantage?
Cheers
Does the extra throttle return spring do much?
Red plug wire to #1 is a nice touch.
Just curious why your MPS is mounted backwards - is there an advantage?
Cheers
QUOTE(TX914 @ May 19 2021, 11:52 AM) 
@DRPHIL914 Looks nice. Where does the front hose on the charcoal canister go? (on that GC? motor)
Does the extra throttle return spring do much?
Cheers
@TX914 the hose on bottom of page, the out, goes to the air box. on the other side close to firewall is air in and the small gas vent tube coming all the way back from the tank. The spring i probably dont really need anymore after having the throttle body rebuilt and new cable, but it used to not pull back far enough and idle would not come back to normal with slightly open butterfly valve..
Phil
Decided to take on installing perlon carpeting with back pad glued to it on the floor boards. Another one of those I can save a few $ and do it myself kind of things. Reoccurring theme. Looks good to me. Now to finish the rest of the inside panels.
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QUOTE(Costa05 @ May 19 2021, 01:10 PM)
Decided to take on installing perlon carpeting with back pad glued to it on the floor boards. Another one of those I can save a few $ and do it myself kind of things. Reoccurring theme. Looks good to me. Now to finish the rest of the inside panels.
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@Costa05 i like the center console nice clean look. cable shifter? what's it attached to, boxster trans?
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ May 19 2021, 01:38 PM)
QUOTE(Costa05 @ May 19 2021, 01:10 PM)
Decided to take on installing perlon carpeting with back pad glued to it on the floor boards. Another one of those I can save a few $ and do it myself kind of things. Reoccurring theme. Looks good to me. Now to finish the rest of the inside panels.
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@Costa05 i like the center console nice clean look. cable shifter? what's it attached to, boxster trans?
Thanks @drphil914 . Yes cable shifter to Subaru 5mt trans. Cup holder will be added soon.
I bought another one. It was a pretty smoking deal on a '73 2.0L. Very solid car with minimal rust. 
Installed my newly recovered center console and test fit the gauges. Had the shop do stitching to match exterior color for subtle custom touch.
QUOTE(BillJ @ May 21 2021, 01:18 PM)
Installed my newly recovered center console and test fit the gauges. Had the shop do stitching to match exterior color for subtle custom touch.
Looks great
QUOTE(Jett @ May 21 2021, 04:38 PM)
QUOTE(BillJ @ May 21 2021, 01:18 PM)
Installed my newly recovered center console and test fit the gauges. Had the shop do stitching to match exterior color for subtle custom touch.
Looks great
Thanks! It isn't perfect (but neither am i) and I think it really dresses up the interior while getting me some better gauges to monitor the engine.
QUOTE(BillJ @ May 21 2021, 03:18 PM)
Installed my newly recovered center console and test fit the gauges. Had the shop do stitching to match exterior color for subtle custom touch.
Wow. Nice job. @BillJ
Took the tarp off, put air in the tires, took her off the jack stands, and took her for the first ride of the year. Felt good 
Need a new muffler 
Need a new muffler
Parts have started arriving for building the engine in my red car. 
Took them over and put them on my rack at Middle Motors.
2270cc build to commence shortly.
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Took them over and put them on my rack at Middle Motors.
2270cc build to commence shortly.
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It's been a busy week - two attempts at the main targa seal with the second one being successful - some window adjustment still needs to be done.
Swapped in a combo temp gauge that I've added numbers to - but I think it needs a different sender from the one I have in the console - will investigate that later.
oh - and the EZ-Car Lift arrived but FedEx was a day later than scheduled so I was only able to get it assembled but didn't try it out yet.
Most importantly, I got nearly 150 miles on it with a couple good stops for pictures and some drone work.
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Swapped in a combo temp gauge that I've added numbers to - but I think it needs a different sender from the one I have in the console - will investigate that later.
oh - and the EZ-Car Lift arrived but FedEx was a day later than scheduled so I was only able to get it assembled but didn't try it out yet.
Most importantly, I got nearly 150 miles on it with a couple good stops for pictures and some drone work.
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QUOTE(warpig @ May 22 2021, 05:46 PM)
Parts have started arriving for building the engine in my red car.
Took them over and put them on my rack at Middle Motors.
2270cc build to commence shortly.
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Who’s Delphi car on the hoist?
QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ May 23 2021, 07:00 AM)
It's been a busy week - two attempts at the main targa seal with the second one being successful - some window adjustment still needs to be done.
Swapped in a combo temp gauge that I've added numbers to - but I think it needs a different sender from the one I have in the console - will investigate that later.
oh - and the EZ-Car Lift arrived but FedEx was a day later than scheduled so I was only able to get it assembled but didn't try it out yet.
Most importantly, I got nearly 150 miles on it with a couple good stops for pictures and some drone work.
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Looks great. For the second pic, was the drone in chase mode?
I have a Mavic Air but have not tried the chase mode.
QUOTE(Jett @ May 23 2021, 07:57 AM)
QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ May 23 2021, 07:00 AM)
Looks great. For the second pic, was the drone in chase mode?
I have a Mavic Air but have not tried the chase mode.
I only have a mini so no chase mode.
Car was static w the drone just backed way off
Flushed out the gas tank with fresh fuel, first flush was crappy, mostly a mud like mixture, second was filterable with an old shirt and third was even better. I left a gallon or so in the bottom of the tank and will repeat tomorrow. My gut tells me another flush and keeping an eye on the filter should be just fine.
I read a few threads about tank cleaning and was not crazy about vinegar or POR or any other concoction. I did not see any signs or internal or external rusting.
This baby will be rolling down the road soon
I read a few threads about tank cleaning and was not crazy about vinegar or POR or any other concoction. I did not see any signs or internal or external rusting.
This baby will be rolling down the road soon
Celebrated 49 years of ownership with a doggie dawn patrol (he's really happier than he looks):
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Drove about 70 miles on the local back roads before it got too hot. While we were out, the car rolled over 243,000 miles
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Never thought it would last this long or go this far!
QUOTE(Jett @ May 23 2021, 07:55 AM)
QUOTE(warpig @ May 22 2021, 05:46 PM)
Parts have started arriving for building the engine in my red car.
Took them over and put them on my rack at Middle Motors.
2270cc build to commence shortly.
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Who’s Delphi car on the hoist?
Not sure who's car that is. Cary and Ben are very busy of late. Seems like there is always a different car on the lift when I stop by.
Going to try and start putting the motor together next week.
Parts Porn to follow.
Bought a new project!! 1995 993 3.6 motor.
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QUOTE(Steve @ May 23 2021, 03:13 PM)
Very cool, will it be shoe horned into a 914?
QUOTE(930cabman @ May 23 2021, 05:33 PM)
QUOTE(Steve @ May 23 2021, 03:13 PM)
Very cool, will it be shoe horned into a 914?
Of course!!
After 10 years (at least), 4 of them with me, we put the engine and transmission back in the car.
There's a few things that need to be done still but, we're that much closer!
Huge Milestone!!!!
Thanks to everyone who's helped out over the past few years.
There's a few things that need to be done still but, we're that much closer!
Huge Milestone!!!!
Thanks to everyone who's helped out over the past few years.
with motor being down, i turned my energy to something else, the rear wheel wells were not stripped properly back 3 years ago , since it was peeling, cracking anyway- btw you can’t put other stuff over 40 year old dealer Duracoat, Pro-tip, it won’t work - so all that had to come out.
stripped properly and prepped for new coat of Wurth Stone Guard. i like the results.
next weekend the motor comes out - ugh i can’t believe just a day after Werks Reuning show i am pulling the motor for a dead cylinder!
stripped properly and prepped for new coat of Wurth Stone Guard. i like the results.
next weekend the motor comes out - ugh i can’t believe just a day after Werks Reuning show i am pulling the motor for a dead cylinder!
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ May 23 2021, 07:11 PM)
with motor being down, i turned my energy to something else, the rear wheel wells were not stripped properly back 3 years ago , since it was peeling, cracking anyway- btw you can’t put other stuff over 40 year old dealer Duracoat, Pro-tip, it won’t work - so all that had to come out.
stripped properly and prepped for new coat of Wurth Stone Guard. i like the results.
next weekend the motor comes out - ugh i can’t believe just a day after Werks Reuning show i am pulling the motor for a dead cylinder!
Did you use the spray can product? Did you use the self etching primer to prep the paint?
Greg W.
QUOTE(Steve @ May 23 2021, 07:58 PM)
QUOTE(930cabman @ May 23 2021, 05:33 PM)
QUOTE(Steve @ May 23 2021, 03:13 PM)
Very cool, will it be shoe horned into a 914?
Of course!!
I can help with the wiring if you want, as I have been there, done that.
Clay
I polished the shift rails and forks for my side shift conversion. I didn’t need to polish the whole fork, but while I’m in there. Click to view attachment
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ May 23 2021, 08:11 PM)
with motor being down, i turned my energy to something else, the rear wheel wells were not stripped properly back 3 years ago , since it was peeling, cracking anyway- btw you can’t put other stuff over 40 year old dealer Duracoat, Pro-tip, it won’t work - so all that had to come out.
stripped properly and prepped for new coat of Wurth Stone Guard. i like the results.
next weekend the motor comes out - ugh i can’t believe just a day after Werks Reuning show i am pulling the motor for a dead cylinder!
Our 1974 and 1975 914's have the same stuff. I have been removing the asphalt based stuff and am considering repainting the inner fender wells with the paint color. Ours will probably never be driven in the rain, and NEVER during the winter months
Went for a drive around the lake . . .
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. . . and watched the sunset.
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. . . and watched the sunset.
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 25 2021, 08:45 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ May 23 2021, 07:58 PM)
QUOTE(930cabman @ May 23 2021, 05:33 PM)
QUOTE(Steve @ May 23 2021, 03:13 PM)
Very cool, will it be shoe horned into a 914?
Of course!!
I can help with the wiring if you want, as I have been there, done that.
Clay
Thanks Clay!! I’m not worried about the engine compartment side, but the DME side will take some work compared to my 3.2 DME wiring. I just noticed there is no DME relay and I’m missing the ignition control unit. Fun fun fun
QUOTE(anderssj @ May 23 2021, 12:42 PM)
Celebrated 49 years of ownership with a doggie dawn patrol (he's really happier than he looks):
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Drove about 70 miles on the local back roads before it got too hot. While we were out, the car rolled over 243,000 miles
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Never thought it would last this long or go this far!
good on you mate. got 18 years on me.
your car looks fantastic.
QUOTE(Steve @ May 26 2021, 01:53 AM)
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 25 2021, 08:45 AM)
I can help with the wiring if you want, as I have been there, done that.
Clay
Thanks Clay!! I’m not worried about the engine compartment side, but the DME side will take some work compared to my 3.2 DME wiring. I just noticed there is no DME relay and I’m missing the ignition control unit. Fun fun fun
The DME relay on a 964/993 is part of the chassis wiring harness, as is the diagnostic plug. Do you still have your /4 relay board? If so, you can use the D-Jet relays in place of the DME relay.
Clay
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 26 2021, 04:42 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ May 26 2021, 01:53 AM)
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 25 2021, 08:45 AM)
I can help with the wiring if you want, as I have been there, done that.
Clay
Thanks Clay!! I’m not worried about the engine compartment side, but the DME side will take some work compared to my 3.2 DME wiring. I just noticed there is no DME relay and I’m missing the ignition control unit. Fun fun fun
The DME relay on a 964/993 is part of the chassis wiring harness, as is the diagnostic plug. Do you still have your /4 relay board? If so, you can use the D-Jet relays in place of the DME relay.
Clay
I dumped the relay board when I installed my first six back in 1986. I can make a dme relay out of two separate relays. I can figure it out. It’s just time.
QUOTE(90quattrocoupe @ May 24 2021, 05:26 PM)
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ May 23 2021, 07:11 PM)
with motor being down, i turned my energy to something else, the rear wheel wells were not stripped properly back 3 years ago , since it was peeling, cracking anyway- btw you can’t put other stuff over 40 year old dealer Duracoat, Pro-tip, it won’t work - so all that had to come out.
stripped properly and prepped for new coat of Wurth Stone Guard. i like the results.
next weekend the motor comes out - ugh i can’t believe just a day after Werks Reuning show i am pulling the motor for a dead cylinder!
Did you use the spray can product? Did you use the self etching primer to prep the paint?
Greg W.
Yes i used the spray product. i sided it foe the rear valance too.
i prepped it after getting all the undercoat off , i used the pre-paint de-greaser and sanded it with a 400 grit paper, cleaned it etc, it should adhere well. i am going to do the other side rear next weekend.
QUOTE(Steve @ May 26 2021, 07:26 AM)
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 26 2021, 04:42 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ May 26 2021, 01:53 AM)
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 25 2021, 08:45 AM)
I can help with the wiring if you want, as I have been there, done that.
Clay
Thanks Clay!! I’m not worried about the engine compartment side, but the DME side will take some work compared to my 3.2 DME wiring. I just noticed there is no DME relay and I’m missing the ignition control unit. Fun fun fun
The DME relay on a 964/993 is part of the chassis wiring harness, as is the diagnostic plug. Do you still have your /4 relay board? If so, you can use the D-Jet relays in place of the DME relay.
Clay
I dumped the relay board when I installed my first six back in 1986. I can make a dme relay out of two separate relays. I can figure it out. It’s just time.
This should help....
I was reading an interview with an old transmission builder for a Porsche team. Talking about the 901. One of his suggestions for smoother shifting was where the factory ground a bevel on the shift rails, round it off and polish it. So I did. Click to view attachment. Click to view attachment
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I also read about this fella that worked for Cadillac that developed “slick shifting”. Anyone ever do this mod or know if the dog teeth are strong enough for the mod? Thanks
I also read about this fella that worked for Cadillac that developed “slick shifting”. Anyone ever do this mod or know if the dog teeth are strong enough for the mod? Thanks
Went for a long drive to visit my 85 year old mother and test out a new fan on the rad.
Both the mother and the Porsche are doing well! Heat issue much improved.Click to view attachment
Both the mother and the Porsche are doing well! Heat issue much improved.Click to view attachment
QUOTE(Steve @ May 23 2021, 02:13 PM)
Congrats Steve!!!
That is some serious HP
O
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With the help of another Porsche friend, we lifted the engine up in place... Chris' (tangerine) engine lift tool helped as well.... now lots of cables, etc to hook up. As soon as I replace the front rotors it will be ready for a road test.
With the help of another Porsche friend, we lifted the engine up in place... Chris' (tangerine) engine lift tool helped as well.... now lots of cables, etc to hook up. As soon as I replace the front rotors it will be ready for a road test.
Received a package from Jerry @Spoke today. Everything is installed and working. Tonight I will take it for a spin and see how it all looks.
QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ May 26 2021, 01:10 PM)
QUOTE(Steve @ May 23 2021, 02:13 PM)
Congrats Steve!!!
That is some serious HP
O
I have to try and keep up with Brandon!!
Finally finished getting the fuel lines installed and the tank replaced. Got the battery hooked up and can't get her to fire up. Going to spend some time tonight figure it out as I was hoping to get it up and running and take it to a shop for some additional repairs. We'll see how this goes! Just glad to get some good time in yesterday and this morning to at least finish the lines and battery tray.
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QUOTE(Steve @ May 26 2021, 07:26 AM)
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 26 2021, 04:42 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ May 26 2021, 01:53 AM)
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 25 2021, 08:45 AM)
I can help with the wiring if you want, as I have been there, done that.
Clay
Thanks Clay!! I’m not worried about the engine compartment side, but the DME side will take some work compared to my 3.2 DME wiring. I just noticed there is no DME relay and I’m missing the ignition control unit. Fun fun fun
The DME relay on a 964/993 is part of the chassis wiring harness, as is the diagnostic plug. Do you still have your /4 relay board? If so, you can use the D-Jet relays in place of the DME relay.
Clay
I dumped the relay board when I installed my first six back in 1986. I can make a dme relay out of two separate relays. I can figure it out. It’s just time.
This should help....
Thanks Clay!! I wimped out and bought the PMS harness. New job is taking a lot of my time and I don't want to spend a lot of time on this part of the project. I did all the wiring myself on my 3.2, which was a lot more simpler than the 993 harness.
I stalling new seatbelts thanks to Scott @stownsen for the link.
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Looks like it will be finished tomorrow.
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Looks like it will be finished tomorrow.
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