Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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Not driving it, big rain is coming.
Waiting for the phone call to pick up Eileen (Westy camper), so I'm just cleaning Toyota parts today, instead of being pretzeled-up under the 'BB's dash (to install a new ignition switch). I received the steering shaft bushing/sleeve a couple of days ago, so ready to jump in and get-er-done when I get the time.
Took delivery of a set of new shoes for Eileen, yesterday
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Took delivery of a set of new shoes for Eileen, yesterday
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Took my car to PMB Performance to have a lot of work done on it....
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 23 2015, 12:10 PM) 
Is it really that cold up there?
Its more about the moisture and the rain ......................
Left over from 18 years in Montana. Both of my boys drove 914's thru 4 years of high school.
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 23 2015, 03:07 PM)
Waiting for the phone call to pick up Eileen (Westy camper), so I'm just cleaning Toyota parts today, instead of being pretzeled-up under the 'BB's dash (to install a new ignition switch). I received the steering shaft bushing/sleeve a couple of days ago, so ready to jump in and get-er-done when I get the time.
Took delivery of a set of new shoes for Eileen, yesterday
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Are those Mercedes wheels 7" wide? What size and type tires did you get?
Yep, 1999 CLK 320, 7Jx16, ET37. Tires are TOYO Open Country A/T II, P225/75R16, 104S - BIG-uns 
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 24 2015, 02:24 AM)
Yep, 1999 CLK 320, 7Jx16, ET37. Tires are TOYO Open Country A/T II, P225/75R16, 104S - BIG-uns
Very nice! Those tires should get you where you want to go!
Took a look under to see if I had any leaks on the tranny.
I did not want to fuss with a jack and stands, so I went redneck.
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I did not want to fuss with a jack and stands, so I went redneck.
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I hoping for no more than a few drops an hour.
What is the factory settings for engine oil drops per hour?
And tranny oil leaks?
What is the factory settings for engine oil drops per hour?
And tranny oil leaks?
Finished prep metal parts rear suspension console (new from restoration design) and original battery tray that was removed from the car, ready for welding for 71 1.7.
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Great pic!!! ^^^^
Also, I'll have to remember your trick of parking the car upside down to keep the oil spots off of my driveway.
Also, I'll have to remember your trick of parking the car upside down to keep the oil spots off of my driveway.
Diagnose and replace leaking fuel pump on a 1976 Viper green 914 2.0
Steam cleaned under side belly of the 1976 Viper green 2.0 914. Darren at Dr Detail in Costa Mesa, Ca has been servicing my cars for 15 years. 714-875-1979
Last week I freshen up my 42 year old wheel well on my passenger side. After doing that my driver's side (which I thought look okay) now looked like crap.
So today I freshen up the driver's side too with some rattle can paint. Now they match!
So today I freshen up the driver's side too with some rattle can paint. Now they match!
That looks awesome Jawja!!!
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jan 25 2015, 04:07 PM)
That looks awesome Jawja!!!
Thank you so much for the compliment. I appreciate it especially coming from a fellow teener owner!
Not sure why but I installed rain-tray, PO had removed. It was raining out today after all...
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Can anyone tell me if I have the rubber "damper/stopper" in the right place? Just behind passenger seat, on rear of engine cover? Doesn't seem to really help, that side of the engine cover still flaps/rattles like crazy (which I HATE).
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Can anyone tell me if I have the rubber "damper/stopper" in the right place? Just behind passenger seat, on rear of engine cover? Doesn't seem to really help, that side of the engine cover still flaps/rattles like crazy (which I HATE).
QUOTE(sdoolin @ Jan 25 2015, 03:50 PM)
Not sure why but I installed rain-tray, PO had removed. It was raining out today after all...
Can anyone tell me if I have the rubber "damper/stopper" in the right place? Just behind passenger seat, on rear of engine cover? Doesn't seem to really help, that side of the engine cover still flaps/rattles like crazy (which I HATE).
Supposed to be at the other side (driver side) and I think it is for early year like 71 and 72 engine cover.
QUOTE(sdoolin @ Jan 25 2015, 03:50 PM)
Doesn't seem to really help, that side of the engine cover still flaps/rattles like crazy (which I HATE).
Use the adjustable round rubber stops to eliminate the rattle. Unscrew them until they put some pressure on the lid.
Copy that ndfrigi.
I will move it around and see how it works out. I had assumed it was some sort of vibration inhibitor and that side of my engine cover (away from latch) has a lot of slop.
I doubt I will keep the rain-tray on all the time, seems to get in the way of servicing the engine (which is WAAAAY harder than servicing a bus with dual carbs).
I will move it around and see how it works out. I had assumed it was some sort of vibration inhibitor and that side of my engine cover (away from latch) has a lot of slop.
I doubt I will keep the rain-tray on all the time, seems to get in the way of servicing the engine (which is WAAAAY harder than servicing a bus with dual carbs).
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jan 22 2015, 06:50 PM)
Michael - That steering wheel looks terrific.
Thanks Michael, BeatNavy and Lonewolfe for the compliments on the wheel. I got a good chance to test it out on my drive to Santa Cruz today. I went to Steamers Lane to check out the surf. When I parked on the cliff I was immediately passed by a teal or grey colored 914. I think it had a 916 style bumper. I came home on old Santa Cruz Highway to beat the weekend crowds on HWY 17. Stopped in Los Gatos for dinner and took the photo with the lights on the trees downtown.
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QUOTE(oldschool @ Jan 25 2015, 09:24 PM)
Glad the recovery is going well.
Quite a few 'White 914s out today.
Yours is looking especially nice!
QUOTE(oldschool @ Jan 25 2015, 09:23 PM)
Good to hear/see/know that you are totally recovered! Thank God for the blessing!
Take care always!
QUOTE(oldschool @ Jan 25 2015, 09:23 PM)
First time out since my heart attac took the wife for a spin.
dude ... 
QUOTE(sdoolin @ Jan 25 2015, 03:50 PM)
Not sure why but I installed rain-tray, PO had removed. It was raining out today after all...
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Can anyone tell me if I have the rubber "damper/stopper" in the right place? Just behind passenger seat, on rear of engine cover? Doesn't seem to really help, that side of the engine cover still flaps/rattles like crazy (which I HATE).
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Can anyone tell me if I have the rubber "damper/stopper" in the right place? Just behind passenger seat, on rear of engine cover? Doesn't seem to really help, that side of the engine cover still flaps/rattles like crazy (which I HATE).
QUOTE(Michael N @ Jan 26 2015, 12:16 AM)
Thanks Michael, BeatNavy and Lonewolfe for the compliments on the wheel. I got a good chance to test it out on my drive to Santa Cruz today. I went to Steamers Lane to check out the surf. When I parked on the cliff I was immediately passed by a teal or grey colored 914. I think it had a 916 style bumper. I came home on old Santa Cruz Highway to beat the weekend crowds on HWY 17. Stopped in Los Gatos for dinner and took the photo with the lights on the trees downtown.
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Hey Michael -- thanks for the awesome pictures! My old stomping grounds! I grew up in Los Gatos and used to surf around there (poorly, I might add) many moons ago.
I picked up my new project car. A very original and unmolested '71. There will hopefully be a build thread once I get started on it.
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While I was out another deal popped up that I could resist so I picked up a rough '72 roller. My wife wasn't amused that I went out for one and came back with two.
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While I was out another deal popped up that I could resist so I picked up a rough '72 roller. My wife wasn't amused that I went out for one and came back with two.
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QUOTE(dlee6204 @ Jan 26 2015, 06:06 AM)
I picked up my new project car. A very original and unmolested '71. There will hopefully be a build thread once I get started on it.
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While I was out another deal popped up that I could resist so I picked up a rough '72 roller. My wife wasn't amused that I went out for one and came back with two.
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Sounds like your wife is a keeper! If I did that, I would be on the streets with all my teeners!
Interesting Porsche badge on the front bumper of the yellow teener!
Put new boots on Violet.
The old ones were getting a bit old and hard.
Handling improved about 300% I reckon
Dunlop SP Sport 300E in 195/65 15
The old ones were getting a bit old and hard.
Handling improved about 300% I reckon
Dunlop SP Sport 300E in 195/65 15
Drove it this morning at FedEx to get a quote to ship rear FG qtr panel.
And got a box from USPS came from Canada a rear spring.
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And got a box from USPS came from Canada a rear spring.
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QUOTE(oldschool @ Jan 26 2015, 12:23 AM)
Excellent..way to be back in the driver's seat!!! 
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Jan 24 2015, 02:20 PM)
Finished prep metal parts rear suspension console (new from restoration design) and original battery tray that was removed from the car, ready for welding for 71 1.7.
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Did some prep today inside engine bay for installation or welding on the new suspension console and battery tray that was cleaned.
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Bought her a new stable mate. A Yamaha RZ 350.
QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Jan 30 2015, 01:14 AM)
Bought her a new stable mate. A Yamaha RZ 350.
cool ...
but...
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 30 2015, 04:01 AM)
QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Jan 30 2015, 01:14 AM)
Bought her a new stable mate. A Yamaha RZ 350.
cool ...
but...
You'd probably rather see the pictures of the Honda Moto Compo that is in my garage. It belongs Brant and he has the RZ.
QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Jan 30 2015, 04:10 AM)
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 30 2015, 04:01 AM)
QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Jan 30 2015, 01:14 AM)
Bought her a new stable mate. A Yamaha RZ 350.
cool ...
but...
You'd probably rather see the pictures of the Honda Moto Compo that is in my garage. It belongs Brant and he has the RZ.
Well, sure ...
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I took apart my door handles & mechanisms. The driver's door was getting very hard to open and I knew it had probably never been out of Speedy in 42 years. Well, they were really dirty and with some cleaner, a wire brush and, some light oil, the they work really well now. Really well. The key locks the door now (duh) and the action at the door handle is amazingly easy. This is a good weekend afternoon project to perform and wasn't hard to do at all.
I fixed up an old Ski Rack I have for the 914. The rubber straps were deteriorating so I made some new ones with some extra webbing I have. Not sure if I will ever use it but oh well.
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 1 2015, 03:35 PM)
I took apart my door handles & mechanisms. The driver's door was getting very hard to open and I knew it had probably never been out of Speedy in 42 years. Well, they were really dirty and with some cleaner, a wire brush and, some light oil, the they work really well now. Really well. The key locks the door now (duh) and the action at the door handle is amazingly easy. This is a good weekend afternoon project to perform and wasn't hard to do at all.
I need to clean and lube everything inside both doors on both cars as well 
Can't open the passenger-side door from the inside on the 'BB', and can't open the passenger-side door from the outside on 'Howie'
We just buttoned-up the new clutch install in the Tacoma last night, so I should be able to move on to completing a few tasks on the 'BB' now
QUOTE(dlee6204 @ Feb 1 2015, 04:31 PM)
I fixed up an old Ski Rack I have for the 914. The rubber straps were deteriorating so I made some new ones with some extra webbing I have. Not sure if I will ever use it but oh well.
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40 hrs ago skis had skinny side cuts and were over 200cm long.
Now they be 175cm long and fat sidecuts. The fatties for pow pow can be twice the width.
Just sayin.
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 1 2015, 06:35 PM)
I took apart my door handles & mechanisms. The driver's door was getting very hard to open and I knew it had probably never been out of Speedy in 42 years. Well, they were really dirty and with some cleaner, a wire brush and, some light oil, the they work really well now. Really well. The key locks the door now (duh) and the action at the door handle is amazingly easy. This is a good weekend afternoon project to perform and wasn't hard to do at all.
Mine had a lot of old thick sticky grease that made them stik. Looked like white lithium grease.
I found that brake cleaner worked awesome to clear it all out!! Amazing! Now they work like new and I didn't have to use a brush or scrub or soak .
I used brake cleaner too, the crap just poured out of them. It is amazing how light of a touch the stock handles/mechanisms have when cleaned and properly lubricated. Night and day.
I measure the width of the car with flares. Sold my roller to a buddy who is picking it up in a 7x14 enclosed. Going to be tight but will fit 
Took a picture of my floor mats I made, binding and mats times two, total cost $25.00, looks vintage. 
Installed some old Cibie 40 fogs and took her for a mountain spin.
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