what is this radiator looking thing next to the battery in a 914 1.7? (in shape of Rectangle)
Thanks!
I couldn't find a good picture of it- sorry
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wild guess??
the brain for the fuel injection or an aux oil cooler...
buying a haynes workshop manual would be a wise $20 or so investment
the brain for the fuel injection or an aux oil cooler...
buying a haynes workshop manual would be a wise $20 or so investment
FI brain is correct. The little round knob on the top is to adjust the richness of fuel. yeah, go spend $20 on a manual. They are worth it. 
Also post lotso questions here, we love to butt in,,,, I mean help out. 
Also post lotso questions here, we love to butt in,,,, I mean help out.
Friday I purchased a '73 914. It's been sitting a couple years and needs to be brought back to life. What should i do first? oil change? Tune up?
Also what is a good battery but not overly expensive for my 914?
Whats the best work shop manual for a rookie?
Best place to get one?
Also what is a good battery but not overly expensive for my 914?
Whats the best work shop manual for a rookie?
Best place to get one?
QUOTE(Joshporsche @ Nov 1 2004, 11:33 AM)
Also what is a good battery but not overly expensive for my 914?
optima, either redtop or orangetop ...
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Whats the best work shop manual for a rookie?
Haynes
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Best place to get one?
ebay?
Andy
You can do the usual. Yeah, change the oil and filter. Any $40 group 42 battery should work, but I would buy a $100 gelcel.
You know, I might get slammed for this one, but I usually just pop in a new battery, don't even change the fuel and crank them over until they fire off. Those 4cyl's are tough little engines and I swear (dam) 9 times out of 10, the fire off after cranking on them for a few seconds.
Check for fuel leaks while cranking.
You should hear a little buzz for a few seconds each time you turn the key to the ON position.
If it starts, try to keep it running for at least 10 minutes. ie - let it warm up a bit if you can.
if you can.
You know, I might get slammed for this one, but I usually just pop in a new battery, don't even change the fuel and crank them over until they fire off. Those 4cyl's are tough little engines and I swear (dam) 9 times out of 10, the fire off after cranking on them for a few seconds.
Check for fuel leaks while cranking.
You should hear a little buzz for a few seconds each time you turn the key to the ON position.
If it starts, try to keep it running for at least 10 minutes. ie - let it warm up a bit if you can.
if you can.
Hmmmm, a 2L aircleaner on top of a 1.7 - I don't think so!
I would seriously look at the fuel lines before running the engine. When i got mine to finally run a little I had gas coming out of a couple of places. Easy and cheap fix. Other than that new plugs, wires, cap rotor to start. Then of course it will never end.
yeah the green 2.0 is just a picture of someone elses car that i found.
Thanks for all the input.
Thanks for all the input.
What kind of parts do you use for a tune up?
oil?
plugs?
wires?
cap?
oil?
plugs?
wires?
cap?
... if you're in Provo, you need to get in contact with a 914 owner who lives in SLC..... he has a -6 project going on and would be a wealth of info, (based upon his posts i've read.....) ..... seem to forget the name, however.... maybe posts on the bird board.....
QUOTE(type47 @ Nov 1 2004, 03:15 PM)
... if you're in Provo, you need to get in contact with a 914 owner who lives in SLC..... he has a -6 project going on and would be a wealth of info, (based upon his posts i've read.....) ..... seem to forget the name, however.... maybe posts on the bird board.....
eric shea?
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