Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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Removed pilot bearing from the flywheel...installed new pilot bearing and installed Flywheel on my 6 conversion 2.2 motor. First work I've done in months....
i installed a new alternator today 
. no more screeching noise from a bearing going south. it was like a ticking time bomb. with no idea when it was gonna go off!
. no more screeching noise from a bearing going south. it was like a ticking time bomb. with no idea when it was gonna go off!
i tore the interior out today in preparation for the engman inner long stiffening kit. i also removed the tar board and white calking. thats a hell of a job. i was happy to find very little rust 
i also made a little money while i was in there.
i also made a little money while i was in there.
Tried to break the 1/2 shafts away from the stud axles 
Will try again tomorrow it now time to 
Will try again tomorrow it now time to
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647]Click to view attachmentClick to view attachmentRoad bicycle rack finally completed. I had a bunch of parts laying around and finally got around to fabricating a bike rack. Now I can ride in both of my favorite forms of transportation. Basically used metal brackets from an old garage door opener, aluminum plate, aluminum angle, and lots of allen head screws. Still need to trim off the angle and rattle can the entire thing black. Looks like Rube Goldberg, but I did a test run and its pretty sold. Oh, yeah, the bike cost about the same price as the car.
647]Click to view attachmentClick to view attachmentRoad bicycle rack finally completed. I had a bunch of parts laying around and finally got around to fabricating a bike rack. Now I can ride in both of my favorite forms of transportation. Basically used metal brackets from an old garage door opener, aluminum plate, aluminum angle, and lots of allen head screws. Still need to trim off the angle and rattle can the entire thing black. Looks like Rube Goldberg, but I did a test run and its pretty sold. Oh, yeah, the bike cost about the same price as the car.
I hooked up a Deltran 12 volt tender to the beast, and threw it a raw steak.
QUOTE(struckn @ Dec 19 2011, 03:50 PM) 
Turned the Key to On and Fuel pump kicked in, EM Brake Light Flashed, Oil and Temp Light came on. Turned key to start and heard a click and everything went dead, tried Start again and nothing. Waited ten minutes and it did the same thing. Disconnected the Positive battery cable and removed the yellow tack wire from the Negative terminal at the coil, reconnected the Battery and she fired up and ran. Backed out of the garage and saw oil dripping from the Oil Filter. Put it up on ramps and took a oil filter wrench and gave it a 1/4 of a turn to snug it up. Better but still dripping. Coming down from above the filter. Only leaks when running. Drove around to my other garage and parked it for winter storage. Going to look for a good repair shop after Holiday and Income Taxes in the Spring and get everything fixed.
Your in luck Bro, cause we have the coolest 914 shop right here in York.
Call Tony @ Translog
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;hl=translog
Nice to see another 914 so close. There is a bunch of us here in york.
Shoot me a PM if you need any help
Joseph Sayre
I went and pulled the A-arms off tonight. Next I will press out the bushings and put the Rebell Racing bushings in.
Got my car back from the body shop today as it was in for minor repair work after my neighbor backed into the bumber. Car came out much nicer and got to repair a few other areas of the car too and didn't cost me a dime!! Very happy !! Took it for a run at night time and it was so fun !! Car is running and looking very good now.
Yesterday I disconnected everything that's involved for an engine drop. Monday the 2nd it comes out for the rebuild. And so it begins...she's on jack stands!
Heh heh, new welder for Xmas... Work on installing 220v this week, then start hacking on the car .
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cleaned parts 
and cleaned more parts
and cleaned more parts
Putting the FI parts, new manifold gasket, new gas lines together
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I had a slight exhaust leak so I used it as my excuse to buy some new ceramic coated and polished headers. Also installed billet fittings that mount on the block. I used plubming fittings because I cold not find billet fittings but learned that Mezzier sold them.
Car runs cool, fast and sounds much better with no exhuast leak due to the crappy headers I had on.
Car runs cool, fast and sounds much better with no exhuast leak due to the crappy headers I had on.
Struggled getting the impeller hub off the front of the crank in a motor Im working on.
Broke a puller, heat, banging ... no go.
Had to take a break so went over to Jons to deliver some holiday cheer to his children & help him pull his front suspension
Broke a puller, heat, banging ... no go.
Had to take a break so went over to Jons to deliver some holiday cheer to his children & help him pull his front suspension
Well...while I was laying on my back, working on my son's '65 Notch,
I looked over at my '74 on the jackstands and noticed a few places
that I didn't terminate when I welded the rear stiffening kit, and that
I need to ...
oh, yeah, I forgot that I didn't connect that side, because
I didn't finish that section, there, ...not there, ... over there !
( JFC ! )....NEVER MIND, hand me the 17mm box...
... I need to get back to MY project, ...just after the K Ghia.
... Somofabitch ...Goddamnit, you hit me in the shin with the
fuckin' floorjack...Shit ...quit kicking the floor jack while I'm under here !
...anyyywaaay, I left a hand print in the dust on my hood, recently, and just a few
months ago, I sat in it.
I looked over at my '74 on the jackstands and noticed a few places
that I didn't terminate when I welded the rear stiffening kit, and that
I need to ...
oh, yeah, I forgot that I didn't connect that side, because
I didn't finish that section, there, ...not there, ... over there !
( JFC ! )....NEVER MIND, hand me the 17mm box...
... I need to get back to MY project, ...just after the K Ghia.
... Somofabitch ...Goddamnit, you hit me in the shin with the
fuckin' floorjack...Shit ...quit kicking the floor jack while I'm under here !
...anyyywaaay, I left a hand print in the dust on my hood, recently, and just a few
months ago, I sat in it.
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Dec 28 2011, 08:58 AM)
Struggled getting the impeller hub off the front of the crank in a motor Im working on.
Broke a puller, heat, banging ... no go.
Had to take a break so went over to Jons to deliver some holiday cheer to his children & help him pull his front suspension
Holiday cheer it was
. Campbell is still cooking with the play kitchen stuff
Finally got the trans back together and bolted to the engine. Going to install the engine next week. Ray
QUOTE(reharvey @ Dec 28 2011, 01:50 PM)
Finally got the trans back together and bolted to the engine. Going to install the engine next week. Ray
Nice!
Broke down my rear suspension consoles for new bushings, bearings, etc.. 10 minutes worth of work and 3hrs+ of searching Sears & every local DIY auto repair & hardware store in the area for the triple square bit I needed for the CV bolts
QUOTE(reharvey @ Dec 28 2011, 10:50 AM)
Finally got the trans back together and bolted to the engine. Going to install the engine next week. Ray
I thought I had something to share but after looking at that piece of art, I foreget...
Pressed out the front bushings to prep the A-arms for the Rebel Racing bushings
Should install the new bushings tomorrow.
Should install the new bushings tomorrow.
Layed down a coat or primer on my rear trunk
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Dec 17 2011, 06:07 PM)
what did you do to your 914 today?
Drove it.
QUOTE(RickS @ Dec 29 2011, 12:28 AM)
QUOTE(reharvey @ Dec 28 2011, 10:50 AM)
Finally got the trans back together and bolted to the engine. Going to install the engine next week. Ray
I thought I had something to share but after looking at that piece of art, I foreget...
Got the windshield trim installed without wrecking it or maring the paint. Thank God
My newly restored rear brake calipers (Ferrari 308) along with a bunch of other brake parts, got drop shipped by Mr Shea at PMB to Sean at SD Autosport where they will wait to go onto the car.
Nice work Eric! You should have seen what these calipers looked like before Eric started working his magic...
Nice work Eric!
You should have seen what these calipers looked like before Eric started working his magic...
QUOTE(ewdysar @ Dec 29 2011, 02:14 PM)
My newly restored rear brake calipers (Ferrari 308) along with a bunch of other brake parts, got drop shipped by Mr Shea at PMB to Sean at SD Autosport where they will wait to go onto the car.
Nice work Eric!
You should have seen what these calipers looked like before Eric started working his magic...Wow! Nice work!
Jumped started the car as the cold weather drains the battery so I could drive it to work today (in the 50s today). I need to stop being a cheap a$$ and buy a much better battery.
QUOTE(shuie @ Dec 28 2011, 09:05 PM)
Broke down my rear suspension consoles for new bushings, bearings, etc.. 10 minutes worth of work and 3hrs+ of searching Sears & every local DIY auto repair & hardware store in the area for the triple square bit I needed for the CV bolts
Pelican has the the 12 point tool. I ended up finding mine at a local VW Bug shop... a quality tool at a great price. I would recommend anyone looking for parts/tools to search out a good classic VW shop.
Last weekend: new rear rotors and rear brake pad clearance adjustment. Where can I get the caliper adjustment gear caps with the 4mm allen hex with the copper washer? The original aluminum onse are stripped to hell. I thought I saw someone selling them here at one point... in steel? Eric Shea?
This weekend: bleeding brakes single-handed. No way I'm asking the wife for help (divorce is expensive in California). Wish me luck.
fteixeira
Last weekend: new rear rotors and rear brake pad clearance adjustment. Where can I get the caliper adjustment gear caps with the 4mm allen hex with the copper washer? The original aluminum onse are stripped to hell. I thought I saw someone selling them here at one point... in steel? Eric Shea?
This weekend: bleeding brakes single-handed. No way I'm asking the wife for help (divorce is expensive in California). Wish me luck.
fteixeira
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Yep, Eric's got 'em at PMB, super fast shipping with USPS Priority Mail, too. I've just mounted up "speed bleeders", works like a champ.
I pulled the "A" arms, struts, pedal box, brakes, master cylinder & gas tank. However I coulnd not get the steering rack & crossmember. It is loose but hung up on something.
So I pulled the interior to remove the tar/sound deadiner and white caulk stuff. While the frt end is removed I want to clean some rust before it gets words.
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So I pulled the interior to remove the tar/sound deadiner and white caulk stuff. While the frt end is removed I want to clean some rust before it gets words.
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I drained the gas tank in prep for cleaning out and refurbing the fuel system.
I reassembled the drivers door complete with all new fuzzys and rubber from Mark at 914RUBBER.com. It looks freaking awsome!
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Tomorrow the passenger side!
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Tomorrow the passenger side!
Tomorrow, or rather this morning( its12:48- watching the Baylor football game- RGIII,)
I will be pulling the tank to che k for leaks, replacing fuel lines, and while the tank is out i'm replace img the fresh air motor, then putting in a new CHT. Then new brake pads in front.
Yesterday the rims got polished .
I will be pulling the tank to che k for leaks, replacing fuel lines, and while the tank is out i'm replace img the fresh air motor, then putting in a new CHT. Then new brake pads in front.
Yesterday the rims got polished .
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i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.
what did you do to your 914 today?
I cut off and rewelded the pivot point for my shift linkage for the 930 trans/V8 package. I raised it a bit to get out of harms way, readjusted the Corvette Z06 shifter & linkage and took it for a test drive.
It was GREAT shifting now and I filled the tank for the New Years Day "hang-over" fun run in SOCAL.
I'm Ready!
Terry
i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.
what did you do to your 914 today?
I cut off and rewelded the pivot point for my shift linkage for the 930 trans/V8 package. I raised it a bit to get out of harms way, readjusted the Corvette Z06 shifter & linkage and took it for a test drive.
It was GREAT shifting now and I filled the tank for the New Years Day "hang-over" fun run in SOCAL.
I'm Ready!
Terry
Ive been stick with a fuel problem ...I think? but now I'm on a full blown kitchen 
remodel..please some one come over and help me replace my fuel pump 
remodel..please some one come over and help me replace my fuel pump
windshield-the crack got worse- and trim removal in prep for sanding and paint. (all the trim was glued on with black adhesive and none of the clips actually held any of the trim)
I'm going to drive the LE to work here in about 30 minutes or so. Might take Christine out for a drive tomorrow.
Replaced the fuel injector rubber elbow hoses. There were just a fire away from ruining my day!
My car has been my daily driver for two weeks now and will be for more than another week while my MINI is at the shop getting some bodywork done. Heat works great and it's been nice to drive it so much.
All I got to do today was clean parts 
Now it's time to
Now it's time to
Thought it would be a good idea to pull my oil pan (SBC) and fix some oil leaks with a new Felpro 1 peice pan gasket. Got it all together and oil poured out of the front pan seal worse than before. Turns out Felpro makes several types. Thick front seal / thin front seal. $35.00 later I bought the thick front seal, one peice gasket. got it all together, full of new oil and she's ready to run.
Took her for a run around the block, no leaks, all is good for now.
Any SBC's or V8's out there I recommend the one piece gasket, they seal like a champ and very easy to install, so easy I did it twice
Took her for a run around the block, no leaks, all is good for now.
Any SBC's or V8's out there I recommend the one piece gasket, they seal like a champ and very easy to install, so easy I did it twice
Got the gas tank out
I added a battery tender charger to mine today.
I beat on mine with a 10# sledgehammer and jumped up and down on a crowbar until the fender released it's grip on the ruined tire....
It's an, um, improvement.
It's an, um, improvement.
QUOTE(Philip W. @ Dec 30 2011, 12:55 AM)
Tomorrow, or rather this morning( its12:48- watching the Baylor football game- RGIII,)
I will be pulling the tank to che k for leaks, replacing fuel lines, and while the tank is out i'm replace img the fresh air motor, then putting in a new CHT. Then new brake pads in front.
Yesterday the rims got polished .
Update:
Pulled fuel tank, no leaks! Pulled out the fresh air box, put in new used fresh air box from Tomas- it works, tested contacts at the fan cleaned the contacts on the sliders don't but for some reason I can only get the fan to work on the middle setting speed #2. Better than nothing like before, but I am not satisfied. The contacts touch. All that i will reevaluate another day. All that took so long I never got to figure out my window washer issue, or replacing the c.h.t. ah, but there is tomorrow!
(I i've had the whole week off but only spent a few hours on the car. )
Installed the new muffler using the bracket from black22.
I forgot to add- after I got the fan in and tank back in place -they with the help of my 19biggest y.o. son, we left the kids at home and I took my wife out for a drive! Only the 3rd time on 2+ years we've been able to do that! And pulling thru downtown, slow in afterwork traffic, I am amazed at how people will stop and look, and point st these cool cars.
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