About the car. Being a personal friend I tried fixing this car myself with the help of 914World members about 2 years ago. I can tell you what I learned was at fault with the 914.

Whatever work I did on the car was based on reading articles, youtube, etc... I'm not a mechanic.

1. Gas gauge not reading fuel tank level
2. Shift linkage loose, bushings are shot
3. Transmission 1st gear grinding
4. Has a new clutch but questionable work by independent mechanic
5. Has a refurbished starter. Not sure if done correctly
6. Lights overall dull in the car, I believe a grounding problem
7. Engine, was not bad at all when it was running 5 years ago
8. Suspension fair I think it needs shocks and springs in back
9. Wrong injectors
10. All the plumbing for smog has been removed but kept in box
11. Interior needs carpet, door panels, visors, seats are good
10. Gas tank was completely cleaned and installed by yours truly. I almost caught on fire by the way
11. Refurbished Bosch fuel pump installed with proper fuel lines, strainer, rubber washers etc.. from Auto Atlanta. And thanks to the owner for taking time and explaining some things to me via phone conversation.
12. Needs pedal board
13. New double relay
14. Missing aluminum trim over top right side front windshield
15. Weatherstripping around removable top poor condition
16. Trunk brass washers. My god, that was torture to install but did it!!!
17. Missing hinge for engine bay cover

That's about all I know from attempting to work on her car. I tried but couldn't get it to start.

#6 is a easy fix

Thanks for the lead. I checked website and the harness is selling for $700?? Is there a cheaper alternative?

Jeff can repair yours

Thanks very much!!

I believe the $700 is for a wiring harness, but I'm not sure if he's doing L-jet ones. However, I'd bet he has a line on the plug bodies. And he's a nice guy to boot. He may have some old plastic plug bodies on hand that he could send down, or he may know where to get them new.

--DD

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I believe the $700 is for a wiring harness, but I'm not sure if he's doing L-jet ones. However, I'd bet he has a line on the plug bodies. And he's a nice guy to boot. He may have some old plastic plug bodies on hand that he could send down, or he may know where to get them new.

That's awesome I'll definitely contact him soon as I get that car out of the pig mechanic "Strictly German" in Pasadena. That SOB has been promising her that car for over 5 months. How can you promise something to this single mother and not deliver. I feel so bad for her and Leo, they've been taking buses and walking. And, Leo can't walk long distances because of hemorrhaging in his joints. That pig knew all that too. The lowest scum on earth. That SOBs name is Duran a real pig of the highest magnitude.

I gave Boge stock rear shocks and springs if needed. Also a pedal board, wind shield trim. I am in Riverside. Will donate the parts.
Bruce

That's so incredible. THANK YOU!!!!! You can email me directly at nigolusa@icloud.com. As soon as I get back to LA next week, will arrange a pickup.

God bless!!!!!

Would these kid of injectors work for the 1975 1.8 liter engine?

Offered by eBay.

Electrical connector looks right, and the injector body shape looks right, from the small pic I see here. Don't know if the flow rate is correct, though.

--DD

Won't work

You should be buying parts on world, not eBay. I'm sure a world member can sell you the right injectors for half the eBay price. If you already have injectors, mr injector cleans, replaces screens, seals and hose and checks flow rate of used ones for $15/each and only charges for the ones that he gets working correctly. I've used his service and have been extremely pleased. Other companies provide the same service but he is the cheapest, fast turnaround and great customer service.

Yep, we have a WTB:/FS section in the classified section.

Tapping into the wealth of knowledge!!! Thanks again all!!!

I was thirteen years old when I first sat in a 914. A relative gave me a ride in his 1974 2.0 i believe. It was optic green, and I'll never forget it.

But more than anything else, the shape and design is legendary. It's eternal!!!

Any update of the car? Hope the family was able to drive their car already or atleast on the right shop now!

No still in shop. Supposedly the mechanic replaced the fuel injection with a weber carb. Have to go check it out this week. I will keep everybody posted with latest results. Hopefully I can get it back this week and take pictures, etc. post them and hopefully get people to come and help out. Thanks for all your support.

That's too bad. If it is a single weber then it will be a step backward. it doesn't sound like the mechanic knows 914's very well.

Be sure to get all the FI parts back too.

I'm confused, did the single mother authorize the repair for installing a carb?

Well she was fed up and the guy said we can just install a carb and not charge you an arm and a leg to remedy the EFI. So she said OK. I'm not sure what to do at this stage. Just will get car back ASAP. He wants $1,000 for the whole job.

Like it or not, her best option would be to sell the car while prices are strong, running or not it will still bring good money if it's in the shape it has been described as. She appears to need a car that suits the needs of her family, not just one for her and 1 passenger.

IMHO

I think her best option is to get the car out of that shop, they obviously don't know 914's. She's just racking up a bill and nothing productive is being done. And speaking of productive, to keep telling her to sell her car is not helping to get it running. I thought we were here to help people with their cars, not encourage them to give up.

Since no one in the area has offered, it's a ways, but if you get the car out of the shop it's in, you're welcome to bring the car to my shop at my house. I have a lift all the tools we would need and a lot of members in the area who would come over and help. We can get her car back on the road....no charge. Only problem is I'm near Sacramento so getting it here could be a challange. But if you can get it here, I'll make sure it gets back on the road for her.
First you need to get it out of the shop, regardless of where you take it.
I would try and get out of the carb deal if she can, if he hasn't installed it maybe he can send it back to reduce the bill to get the car out of there.

Good luck, no one should have to give up their dream car!!!

Jeff

Great offer Jeff...you are a good man. I would do the same if it was someone on the east coast.

We have good people on 914World!

I have a friend who's spoken highly of Strictly German so reading this thread was a surprise. I just looked at the reviews and there are a couple of dingers (one is yours, calling the guy the lowest form of scum) but all the other comments were positive and the ratings almost all five stars. Has anyone else in the area actually talked to the shop and asked what's going on? No chance there's been a misunderstanding? I don't mind it when a bad shop does bad work and gets called on it, but having run a shop I know that things aren't always black and white. Might help if a 914-knowledgeable third party got involved and could find out what's going on.

Like what 76-914 said last jan. 23. Can this car be towed to Ron or maybe someone here in OC or South of LA and have a saturday garage work to help fix this car? I am willing to join and help also. If I didn't get a complain last month from the city about my 71 1.7 project on my driveway (which is only been there for a couple of months and I'm sure they noticed that I'm fixing it). I'm willing to bring that car to my place if I didn't get that complaint letter.

Well, please someone who has a garage storage is willing to help! It's been a month since the family is asking for help and now ending up two shops are already making some money out of it and not even able to run or fix the car.

Awesome Jeff

You have my full support if needed for getting the original Ljet back online

If you can get the shop to release the car I will rent a trailer and take it to whomever is offering to fix it once and for all in the LA, OC or Riverside areas.

I thought you said you can take it to her home? Sorry for the late response.

Fellow teeners, "nigolusa" as he mentioned last Jan. 23, he can rent a trailer and deliver it 100 miles radius who can help fix the car. And Socal Andy is also willing to tow it. 914wolrd member are great! God Bless you all!

This post makes sense to me. As well as budk's a couple of posts back. All we have here is one side of the story from some one on this forum about a woman with a most impractical car for a family. I admire everyone's generosity and willingness to help, but something here seems a bit off. My spidey- sense is tingling! I apologize up front if I'm wrong. I'd like to know the shop's side of this saga. On Jan. 23, Nick said he was going to get the car out of the shop in a week. It's been over 2 weeks. Is it still there? The more I follow the thread, the less real it becomes. I hope I'm wrong, but something ain't right!

poster and car owner may be on the up and up but in my mind it just reads wrong. I would think a little investigation by an independent party is warranted before parts or money is sent.

OK understood. You can send the independent party to "Strictly German" in Pasadena, CA @ Address: 2435 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: (626) 440-1242 Owner name: Duran

You can have the independent party ask him why he's been promising the car repaired for over 6 months and not delivered.

Also, we can furnish doctor numbers and medical records for both her 26 year old Leonardo who suffers form severe Hemophilia A with spontaneous bleeding and partially blind. Also, her 14 year old who suffers from nocturnal epileptic seizures.

We can prepare a dossier and put it all online with Jessica's 25 year history, detailing everything she had to endure while raising 3 boys on her own.

But please understand, she loves her 914. That's really all that's important here.

I just don't get it.... we all have our dream cars or objects but one must be able to face reality and look at the big picture and decide if ones "dream" car is just something that might never happen or should be put off until a better time.

Not to be an ass, but why on earth would someone want an old uncomfortable 2 passenger car when you have 4 people in the family?

She could be given a brand new 0 miles 914 and it would still be a totally crappy choice of vehicle in her current situation.

Someone needs to talk some sense into this woman. I applaud her for taking car of her kids, but wanting a 914 in her current situation is crazy.

I own and drive my 914 in lieu of having a therapist on call..... Cheaper, and makes me happier....

Honestly I can't agree more. I am not here to judge, but it sure sounds like the car should be towed to her house and parked for a more appropriate time.

At this point she needs something that can fit the family. A nice 4 door Civic or Corolla. The 914 can be made right in due time.

I am working my tail off to get my dad's dream car up and running. Why? Because the guy let it sit while his kids got everything they needed. Now that I am in a position to get what I want for myself, I want to see him enjoy it. There is a time and place for toys, and that is after your responsibilities are met.

Nick,
You are a good guy for helping her out. I get it. I don't want a dossier or to call anyone's doctors. They aren't gonna talk to some guy like me out of the blue about a stranger's medical records anyway. There has been a lot of bashing of a garage with only one side of the story. If I was the business owner, I wouldn't talk to an outside party about someone else's car or their situation. I'm a business owner. Trust me, there are 3 sides to every story: mine, the client and the truth.
I thought you were going to get the car over a week ago. Has that happened?
You also say she loves her 914 and "that's all that's important here." I disagree. You are asking for the generosity and resources of strangers, so we have a right to question why that impractical car is more important than reliable transportation or other necessities of life. It sounds like a reordering of priorities is needed.
IMHO

Just reading through this one... A lot to digest. Has anyone looked at these posts from the same OP:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;hl=nigolusa

This one is very familiar sounding from three years ago:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;hl=nigolusa



http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;hl=nigolusa


He has a few other posts going back to 2009 mostly fuel related on a '75 1.8.

Though I am all for helping people in need, something doesn't seem right to me... Am I missing something?

Ya know, after reading all the disappointing comments from Porsche 914 owners, the best course of action is to forget about 914world altogether. This was a big mistake. Happy motoring!!!!

Good detective work. Things are a bit more clear to me now. Looks like there's more to the story than meets the eye. Methinks Nick and Jessica used to be, or maybe still are, together. Same story used 3 years ago. Hmmmm.

Nick, for someone trying to do a good thing you give up so quick. People here have questions, no big deal just questions.
you have been offered a ton of help, but you have to take the bull by the horns to make it happen. I am sure you know somebody that has a house that you could haul the car to, set up a BBQ work party and the car would be running on a saturday.

this could and would happen with out any sad story behind it. it has happened numerous times in the past.

Now the issue whether the car is right for Jessica, my vote is no, constant dependability is needed for her children's care. I have a child with special needs and would never take the chance that 914 wouldn't be able to take her to her therapies and such.

your previous post about the same car, do put a negative light on this though and you probably need to be straight with the non-members here.

I believe you will be surprised at the turn out once you get this organized

Since Dr. Bill thinks he's discovered the smoking gun so cleverly, lets recap.

I nor Jessica ever asked for money. We also never asked for free parts.

All that was shared was pictures of the car, Jessica's personal story and the actual location of the car in Pasadena, CA (Strictly German).

IF, the 914 community wanted to help Jessica get her car back on the road, that's wonderful. But Dr. Bill, if you think for a minute you've saved the 914 community from a spooky mysterious single mother con-artist, than you haven't done your homework. In fact, I can almost guarantee, you're one of those prowling conspiracy theorists. You couldn't be more wrong. And it's a real pity, because if anybody deserves help, it would be her.

I'll try to contact Jay Leno and maybe even run a crowd funding campaign to get her dream car back. Kind of ironic isn't it Dr. Bill. I actually tried to get help from a 914 community.

Thanks so much 914world for all the fabulous support. You can thank Dr. Bill for saving the day!!!

We have the best people on this board, Ask me how I know, people who really care about people not just the funny looking cars we drive. Take a step back nick and it can all work out for her.

Funny , I have been watching this thread closely . Lots of us here waiting to help with parts or labor. I feel like enough is told about the situation. The same story keeps repeating over and over . We know everything we need to know and ready To help.
Let's get the car somewhere we can make it Happen.

My 2 cents

Here is the latest update that will shed a very CLEAR light on this project.

Jessica's intentions are as follows:

1. Fix her 914 with original parts and make it a solid runner and looker
2. Sell the car in a price range between ($6,000 - $8,000)
3. Use this money towards a dependable 4 door sedan for her and kids

2nd option

I am personally in the process of finding her an individual and/or corporation who is willing to donate a dependable running car. I've contacted the Hemophilia Society of California and some other non-profits. Unfortunately, I cannot find anybody willing to donate a car for this family. I've also contacted Leonardo's Pharmacy. His medication which is called Factor VIII, costs $3,000 an infusion. Multiply that by 3 per week and that's $36,000 a month just to keep him alive. I thought his pharmacy would be wiling to help. No idea their intention.

I'm also thinking to raise money and awareness through crowdfunding resources. Create a video starring Leo and chronicle his everyday life without a car. Perhaps people can see how difficult it is for him and his mother and brothers to get around.

Ultimately, YES she needs dependable transportation for her and her kids. That's the primary goal.

But, I'm trying to get her the best of both worlds. Because she loves that 914 and she deserves to keep her car, PERIOD!!!

I want to get her 914 fixed, as well as find an entity who is willing to donate an automobile.

Let me know your thoughts and if you have any great leads. I need to get this family a car and very very soon.

Let's hope I can accomplish both!!!

Thanks again and yes I do have confidence in people. It's just I'm the type of person that wouldn't hesitate for a second. Knowing what I know, I would give them the shirt off my back, so to speak. I'm sure you can appreciate that.

Nick,
I am confused by your comment??
I personally would feel more comfortable if your 914 women friend came on this site so we get to know her better before this group spends time and money to help her out. All we know is your story of her suffering. Probably true, but a personal facetime would be wonderful by her.
Tom

Also I wanted to attach a YouTube video link of the kids. I shot and edited this video approximately 8 years ago. Wanted to let everybody see Jessica's kids in their natural habitat. Hope you guys like it. We sure had a blast at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Here is the link:

http://youtu.be/BO2EFTkmxTw

Nick, I was the one who posted some of your previous links that Dr. Bill referenced. You need to understand that this community bends over backwards to help each other, especially a select few who seem to be the backbone to this site. You also have to understand that this forum, and others, have had their fare share of those looking to take advantage of the community.

For me I read this thread and saw numerous inconsistencies in your story, and one that stood out was the increasing budget. Another one that stood out was a lack of action on your part when several were offering to help.

However, I was curious what history you have with your car and whether or not Jessica's car has been previously mentioned by you, therefore I did a quick search to get a better idea of the types of issues that might have been worked on in the past. 914 Teener did the same research in your May 22, 2014 post.

The posts speak for themselves. It appears you inherited a '75 1.8 in '08 which is evidently now Jessica's and still plagued by issues that date back to when you obtained the car. It would appear this car is not her daily transportation, and being the father of three, I'm skeptical of a teener being used as sole family transportation.

I'll let the left coast gang determine your legitimacy.

As for this comment, "Since Dr. Bill thinks he's discovered the smoking gun so cleverly...", before you throw darts at specific members of this community, Dr. Bill in this case, at least get your facts straight as to where the research came from and confront the correct member.