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euro911

Sep 21 2015, 12:42 AM

QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Sep 20 2015, 09:54 PM)

I've been trying to get some 914 time for two weeks but my back is too jacked up to play...

I hear ya loud & clear. I had to visit the chiropractor this passed Thursday, couldn't take the pain any longer.

Had a muscle massage, a session on 'the rack', a spinal adjustment, acupuncture session and two shots in the back. Going back again Monday & Thursday this coming week to do it all over again

Get well, Mike

WPEngels

Sep 21 2015, 07:57 AM

Replaced the seatbelts and retractors. I have been cleaning and lubricating the old ones several times but still no good. The new seatbelt came off my old VW Polo. Took a little time to exchange the guide and hook (I'm not sure how the parts on the first photo are called) but they fit perfectly after cutting a dowel (used to orient the retractor vertically) and reversing teh plastic guide on top of the retractor.

The belts have now VW on a label but that's not the only part of the 914 that is showing that. Anyway, since I had to part with my Polo, a very economical way to get new seatbelts in the car.

The covers over the clockspring and locking mechnsiam have a different shape but the overall dimensions are axactly the same.Click to view attachment Click to view attachment Click to view attachment Click to view attachment

C-Ya MK

Sep 21 2015, 08:52 PM

Washed it and drove it!

SirAndy

Sep 22 2015, 11:18 AM

sb914

Sep 22 2015, 01:08 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Sep 22 2015, 10:18 AM)

Nice!

Cairo94507

Sep 22 2015, 02:27 PM

Yeah, we got some big turkeys running around this area. They stand about 4' or sometimes more, tall. They have got some girth on them too. I know because I walked out into my backyard and walked right into one. Not sure who was more surprised. He was just walking around my yard. Looked right at me and just kept walking. I opened my gate and let him out and off he went to join his friends in the front yard.

Michael N

Sep 23 2015, 10:37 PM

Montreal914

Sep 23 2015, 10:45 PM

Nice

lonewolfe

Sep 23 2015, 11:10 PM

QUOTE(Michael N @ Sep 23 2015, 09:37 PM)

That looks very nice. Who makes those cup holders?

SKL1

Sep 24 2015, 03:46 PM

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Reliable unloaded the '73 in AZ this AM... needs an alignment and some carb tuning and then time for some desert cruising!

SirAndy

Sep 24 2015, 03:48 PM

Michael N

Sep 24 2015, 04:52 PM

QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Sep 23 2015, 09:10 PM)

QUOTE(Michael N @ Sep 23 2015, 09:37 PM)

That looks very nice. Who makes those cup holders?

rnellums was making them here on the board. I purchased mine used so I am not sure if he is still making them. I can tell you however that it is a nicely crafted piece of metal.

euro911

Sep 24 2015, 07:25 PM

Cool. Mike Wills is in your neck of the woods, ya know ...

It'll be a while before I get to move any cars there

SKL1

Sep 24 2015, 08:32 PM

Yep, stopped by his place this last spring and got a good ride in his yellow monster! Glad to add another 914 to the greater PHX area...

rnellums

Sep 24 2015, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Sep 23 2015, 11:10 PM)

That looks very nice. Who makes those cup holders?

That one was a run of two intended as beta prototypes, The water jetting is fairly expensive, so I didn't want to roll into full production until I got feedback from the users.

I actually have two of the "Stock" styles that I have yet to get into the hands of testers. PM me if interested.

QUOTE(Michael N @ Sep 24 2015, 04:52 PM)

Washed it. Waxed it. Pulled off rear valance and painted it. Took old ash tray and cut a sliver off the front rubber to mount on a cup holder that I picked up in the classifieds. I am so happy with the cup holder as it works great even with a 40 oz cup.

...

rnellums was making them here on the board. I purchased mine used so I am not sure if he is still making them. I can tell you however that it is a nicely crafted piece of metal.

Michael,

After you have had some time to use it I would very much appreciates some feedback on how you like it and how I can make it better.

-Ross

Michael N

Sep 24 2015, 09:04 PM

QUOTE(rnellums @ Sep 24 2015, 06:32 PM)

Michael,

After you have had some time to use it I would very much appreciates some feedback on how you like it and how I can make it better.

-Ross

mskala

Sep 25 2015, 11:45 AM

sat: fix oil tank filler seal,

for groceries
sun:

AX,

(also proved oil filler leak fixed

)
mon:

to work
tue:

to work
wed:

to work
thu:

to work
fri :

to work

SirAndy

Sep 25 2015, 11:55 AM

maddin

Sep 26 2015, 07:03 AM

Finally got around to install the euro lens kit I ordered from Germany a while ago...
the aluminium inserts didn't fit straight out of the box but after filing down the edges a tad they fitted perfectly.
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also painted the fog light lenses yellow with a duplicolour metalcast rattle can!
One of the lenses I had on the car was cracked so i could do a test run...works great and looks perfect!

added another wobble to the front bumper rubber top instead of straightening it up...

ah well.

fuel pump relocation almost done..what a headache if you only have 2 hands!
anyway...fun day :-)

Hank914

Sep 26 2015, 09:46 AM

QUOTE(rnellums @ Sep 24 2015, 07:32 PM)

QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Sep 23 2015, 11:10 PM)

That looks very nice. Who makes those cup holders?

QUOTE(Michael N @ Sep 24 2015, 04:52 PM)

Michael,

After you have had some time to use it I would very much appreciates some feedback on how you like it and how I can make it better.

-Ross

I've had my Beta for a few weeks, and I like it! Fits very snug and flush when closed. I like the brushed steel look, but might end up painting it black. I can see why some might like the black rubber face plate look, as it would be a totally stock look. Had to secure the mounting bracket since it was loose with the old ash tray, but once that was done, this slid right in as if a factory option.

Now, if the rest of the community wants to improve on this, have at it. I'm thinking I could use a iPhone attachment for phone calls, maybe an iPad attachment for GPS apps. Prolly strong enough for a laptop attachment for movies and work email during those long Silicon Valley commutes, etc. maybe a dinner tray for my DoubleDouble Animal Style from Inn-N-Out. Other ideas?

RazorbackFan78

Sep 26 2015, 09:50 AM

Long overdue but I finally adjusted the parking brake cables to actually hold the car in place. Had about an inch of slack to take up. Next step: go park on a hill for a few minutes!

9fourteen14

Sep 26 2015, 08:21 PM

QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Dec 17 2011, 10:07 PM)

i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.

i'll start,

about a month ago, i pulled my engine and trans to put in a new clutch. had the flywheel lightened and resurfaced. but what i didnt know is that i had to shim the little ball that the clutch arm rides on, after a resurfacing. so guess what i did today?

yup, pulled the trans and put an extra washer under the ball. you have to goop up both washers to get it to seal because the threaded hole goes all the way thru to the inside of the trans. i also replaced the plastic cup that the ball rides in. the throwout bearing and its little plastic blocks were fine so i buttoned every thing back up. 5 hours total. i think this has been the cheapest repair yet on my car. $2.75 for the little plastic cup.

what did you do to your 914 today?

74 2.0 found issues with the fuel system (D-JET)
so today installed a new fuel pump
chased the fuel line made sure fuel was coming out of the pump and
returning back
did find the error in the haynes book where is shows the plus and
minus is backwards in the illustration.
checked the fuel pump relay - works good
check the relay that starts the car - was gunked up so cleaned that off
took out each plus and cleaned them off.
and it starts NOW!

maybe tomorrow will figure out how to fix some cracks in the leather
wash and clean leather first (seats, dash)
vacuum out the car and wash and wax it.

stay tuned

9fourteen14 914 luva

9fourteen14

Sep 26 2015, 08:22 PM

QUOTE(RazorbackFan78 @ Sep 26 2015, 11:50 AM)

Long overdue but I finally adjusted the parking brake cables to actually hold the car in place. Had about an inch of slack to take up. Next step: go park on a hill for a few minutes!

i need to do that also...... maybe next weekend

did you find any quirks! or was it straight forward?

914 luva

9fourteen14

Sep 26 2015, 08:24 PM

QUOTE(maddin @ Sep 26 2015, 09:03 AM)

ah well.

fuel pump relocation almost done..what a headache if you only have 2 hands!
anyway...fun day :-)

where did you put the fuel pump? plz take a pic and send to me
I think i want to do that.. I just overhauled the entire fuel system
did not move anything just wanted to review everything to make sure everything was in good working order

914 luva

euro911

Sep 26 2015, 11:33 PM

Feeling better, but still taking it easy. I ordered a bunch of parts from AZ Autohaus for the 66 912, and found a box with some j-pipe/HEs that I can utilize on the 912 motor I've been working on

Just had to scrape off the old gaskets, sand the flanges flat and give 'em a shot of 2000° paint. They're almost ready to install on the motor ... I need to have a couple 3" sleeves welded onto the ends of the tail pipes first, but that's going to be easy enough.

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Also ordered a starter motor bushing puller tool (VW228B) so I can fix the [non] starting issue on the Vanagon - without having to drop the drive train and separate the motor from the transaxle. Nice to know that that this puller works for starter bushings on ALL air-cooled VWs and Porsche

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Steve

Sep 26 2015, 11:42 PM

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maddin

Sep 27 2015, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(9fourteen14 @ Sep 27 2015, 12:24 PM)

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where did you put the fuel pump? plz take a pic and send to me
I think i want to do that.. I just overhauled the entire fuel system
did not move anything just wanted to review everything to make sure everything was in good working order

914 luva

It's not final yet and i haven't connected the hoses.
The bracket i got is a bit bulky which makes it hard to find a spot with enough clearance all around...
hope that helps..
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jim_hoyland

Sep 27 2015, 01:07 PM

Didn't do anything...but I got an idea to.....

RazorbackFan78

Sep 27 2015, 01:53 PM

QUOTE(9fourteen14 @ Sep 26 2015, 09:22 PM)

QUOTE(RazorbackFan78 @ Sep 26 2015, 11:50 AM)

Long overdue but I finally adjusted the parking brake cables to actually hold the car in place. Had about an inch of slack to take up. Next step: go park on a hill for a few minutes!

i need to do that also...... maybe next weekend

did you find any quirks! or was it straight forward?

914 luva

I had to soak the adjustment nuts in PBlaster 4-5 times before i could brake em loose. And be sure both sides are adjusted equally, or as close as you can get.

SKL1

Sep 27 2015, 06:31 PM

Trying to determine if I can get by without an external oil cooler... will probably limit driving when near or over a 100...Click to view attachment

euro911

Sep 27 2015, 06:50 PM

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Sep 27 2015, 12:07 PM)

Didn't do anything...but I got an idea to.....

Where's the LIKE button?

Where are you?

Kansas 914

Sep 27 2015, 06:58 PM

I drove up to Telluride (about 2 1/2 hours) hoping to catch to Aspens in Fall color. Times it just right I think.

The Aspen's looked like they were electric!

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Mueller

Sep 27 2015, 09:24 PM

Put a new car cover on mine, the sun has beaten to death the cover that was on it.

I also took a bunch of pictures for the 914 Build Challenge....I wish I hadn't

I knew the car needed some sheet metal work in the engine compartment, but it is worse than I thought it was, to be honest I never really looked at it until now...it is fixable, but it is going to require more time and parts than I previously thought.

Oh well, it'll get done.

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DRPHIL914

Sep 27 2015, 09:38 PM

Took the coppertop on a short drive, blew a fuse,again, have not figured out why #7 blows when the dash lights are on.
Came home and tried to sort thru a wiring mess on the new black 75 project my daughter nicknamed "midnight"
I've got a ways to go!
Trying to get the harness pulled back thru and line it up and figure out which one goes to the fuel pump so that I can try and see if the car will crank, start. What color is the fuel pump wire?

euro911

Sep 27 2015, 09:44 PM

Gawd

... I'm gonna have to do that one of these days - still have the Emgman fuse box I want to install in the 'BB'

I wonder if you can pull all the fuses (except for a new fuse in #7 slot) to determine what all is on that circuit

Michael N

Sep 27 2015, 09:52 PM

Lost my car key some where at Rennsport.

Luckily enough we had a family friend pick up a spare key from the house in San Jose and drive it out to the track. Kathy and I owe her big time for bailing us out.

DRPHIL914

Sep 27 2015, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Sep 27 2015, 11:44 PM)

Gawd

... I'm gonna have to do that one of these days - still have the Emgman fuse box I want to install in the 'BB'

I left it for a couple weeks , just seemed overwelming, but lined it up and then used the other car , also a 75, to figure out what goes where. That helped. They cut the wires that go to the passenger side side market and flasher so I'll need to put new connectors on those. I know which ones are for fresh air fan, and headlight motors. I'll get them all figured out , labeled and see if she will start once the necessary circuits are hooked up. But I have to clean the tank, put in new lines etc, that I've done before. Trying to decide what to do and not do.- not sure I have it in me to do a restoration, might just sort this out, get it running and put it back together enough to sell to someone that can do the rest .

jim_hoyland

Sep 28 2015, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(Michael N @ Sep 27 2015, 08:52 PM)

Lost my car key some where at Rennsport.

Luckily enough we had a family friend pick up a spare key from the house in San Jose and drive it out to the track. Kathy and I owe her big time for bailing us out.

If you had one of these.....IIRC, you can pick one up at OSH

sb914

Sep 28 2015, 05:57 AM

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Sep 28 2015, 12:59 AM)

QUOTE(Michael N @ Sep 27 2015, 08:52 PM)

Lost my car key some where at Rennsport.

Luckily enough we had a family friend pick up a spare key from the house in San Jose and drive it out to the track. Kathy and I owe her big time for bailing us out.

If you had one of these.....IIRC, you can pick one up at OSH

Than you could call me to find where you hid it

Michael N

Sep 28 2015, 06:32 AM

QUOTE(sb914 @ Sep 28 2015, 03:57 AM)

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Sep 28 2015, 12:59 AM)

QUOTE(Michael N @ Sep 27 2015, 08:52 PM)

Lost my car key some where at Rennsport.

Luckily enough we had a family friend pick up a spare key from the house in San Jose and drive it out to the track. Kathy and I owe her big time for bailing us out.

If you had one of these.....IIRC, you can pick one up at OSH

Than you could call me to find where you hid it

I've already ordered replacement blanks that I will have cut at OSH. Maybe while I am there I'll get the hide a key. I do seem to be there often.

76-914

Sep 28 2015, 08:27 AM

Found out why this bolt wouldn't start.

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SirAndy

Sep 28 2015, 11:26 AM

ConeDodger

Sep 28 2015, 08:37 PM

D R O V E I T ! ! !

Why is it that idiots always try to race? In a Hyundai? Really???

euro911

Sep 28 2015, 10:55 PM

Met with Anthony (Highland) at the shop this morning ... loaded up a side-shift trans on his way back down to San Diego

Opened some more crates and posted more goodies in the classifieds

Did a little more parts sorting, combining/packing and labeling for the impending move to AZ.

Tried to start the 'BB' ... no dice

Pulled the battery and threw it on the charger.

Received half of a wheel shipment (set of ATS Classics) ... the other half is scheduled for delivery tomorrow popcorn[1].gif

Hoping to get over to the shop again tomorrow to finish dis-assembly of Dianne's 1.7L motor, so I can get everything packed up and over to EMW for evaluation and massaging (as needed).

ndfrigi

Sep 28 2015, 11:40 PM

Drove it to a basketball night!

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Larmo63

Sep 28 2015, 11:41 PM

I know I'm a goofball, but somebody noticed I didn'y have any numbers in my roundels, so he gave me some…

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euro911

Sep 28 2015, 11:50 PM

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Sep 28 2015, 10:41 PM)

I know I'm a goofball, but somebody noticed I didn'y have any numbers in my roundels, so he gave me some…

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How fitting

MoveQik

Sep 29 2015, 08:44 AM

Giggity! The weather is perfect in the mornings now....mid 70's! So this morning was a great sunrise drive.

SirAndy

Sep 29 2015, 11:02 AM

bandjoey

Sep 29 2015, 11:57 AM

Fresh paint. Testing my skills on the engine lid. Yahoo.

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