vielspass
Jul 9 2013, 10:57 PM
i have recently purchased a 1976 porsche 914. it is currently at the mechanics getting a few things done to pass safety regs here....funny how no matter how glowing the account provided by the former owner some things are sometimes not what they should be. in any case i am wondering if there is a preferred manual to have for my own future ..shall we say..necessary adjustments that will crop up from time to time. all suggestions appreciated.
Elliot Cannon
Jul 9 2013, 11:03 PM
This one for sure. There are many others. Search for Porsche 914 repair manual.
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/914.html
speed metal army
Jul 9 2013, 11:04 PM
This forum is gold for a new '14 owner. Lots of good advice,and guys who have been there many times. Its not often that a problem cant be solved be the folks here. Best manual ever.
ripper911
Jul 10 2013, 05:33 AM
I always suggest...
Haynes manual
914 914/6 handbook
Tech tips 700
And if you're looking for a fun and informative read get " How to keep your volkswagen alive".
stugray
Jul 10 2013, 08:52 AM
Before this "Internet thing" even existed, I rebuilt my entire engine with nothing but the Haynes manual.
Now you have things like this forum &
http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Stu
OU8AVW
Jul 10 2013, 08:57 AM
I prefer the King James Bible!
Good luck!
walterolin
Jul 10 2013, 10:59 AM
Like Stugray, I started long ago with only the Haynes manual. You should probably get it first. It has some errors, so read it with a grain of salt. I have the 914 914/6 manual also, but I think Haynes is better.
The 914World site is a tremendous resource. There is also a lot of good stuff on the Bird site:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/914world.htm
Drums66
Jul 10 2013, 02:34 PM
.....The Chilton's & Haynes Manuals + divine guidance
vielspass
Jul 10 2013, 03:49 PM
thanks to all..i am getting the Haynes..
mrholland2
Jul 10 2013, 05:16 PM
Is the Clymer crap? It makes sense to me!
QUOTE(Drums66 @ Jul 10 2013, 01:34 PM)

.....The Chilton's & Haynes Manuals + divine guidance

Dave_Darling
Jul 10 2013, 05:58 PM
The Clymer manual (since republished by Lash International) is a reasonable one. It has some coverage of the Six, which is kind of nice. It has slightly different takes on a few procedures than Haynes, which can occasionally be useful.
I don't really use mine, though. The Haynes is my primary manual, or the factory manuals. Note that most of what is in Haynes is a word-for-word copy of what's in the Factory manuals, and they used a lot of the same pictures.
--DD
green914
Jul 10 2013, 08:33 PM