So it looks like the wiring fuse block needs to be replaced...shorts here and there and i hate the old style fuses anyways....any recomendations on aftermarket replacements?

Painless products makes a basic fuse box and harness.

JWest?? I dont think it was 914 specific. There are others out there if it wont work for you.

Engman makes a sweet replacement that uses the spade type fuses.

uuhh...yeah....a pic.

Mark's would probably work well.
Price is right, too.

with seanery and with Speckal K.

I've got one and the quality is A+. I looked elsewhere for a DIY type thing because I didn't want to plunk down the $90 for it, but it turns out to be WELL worth it if you compare it to the other stuff out there. Plus, it's already made to fit a 914.