QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 27 2012, 08:47 AM)
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jul 15 2012, 05:34 PM)
QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ Jul 6 2012, 08:35 AM)
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jul 5 2012, 06:57 PM)
I think there's an easier fix here if you want to stay OEM and have an early four.
Run the snowplow in cooler weather, and replace it with the later version in hot weather. The replacement version (short) is a factory authorized replacement, since the "plow" was deleted. Seriously doubt that many judges would fault the replacement, except at a Parade concours. Most contemporary judges would allow the short version, much like the replacement battery cover.
It's quick & easy to change them.
Pat
Try me. I'll nick you faster than it takes to get your car on the road. <grin>
My '70 914-4 rarely vapor locked (more promblems with stcking starter solenoid). Only time I had problems were after DE/time trial runs. My solution (dumb luck perhaps) was to wire the fuel pump with a switch power source to keep it running after a hard/hot drive. I've long since removed the wiring and have never had a problem since. Then again I don't do track events anymore.
Interesting. So how would you deal with fact that the short valance was an authorized factory replacement? Similar, but not the same as the cobbled up Audi battery cover as an authorized/mandatory replacement for the splat cover & modified bungee cord early model batter cover.
I'd have tp take issue with this.
Audis of the era didn't have a battery cover, other than the back seat cushion ....................
The Cap'n
True, but when Audi moved the battery to the front they did have a hard plastic cover. Had one. In the era of non-sealed batteries, its purpose was stupid. Battery acid continued to build underneath and went down with rain, so its purpose was stupid. Though mandated.
I pitched the Audi cover years ago & still use the rubber band held plastic piece. After 40 years I still have no hell hole issues, though my battery tray needs repainting.
Remember, the battery cover recall was made at least 5 years into 914 production cycle. Audis had changed.