This was a special enough moment, I wanted to share it. I've had this since Sept 2015 and been chipping away on the usual clean up, panel repair, parts collecting, etc. (see build thread, below)

I'm planning an engine swap so wasn't really concerned with the existing drive train but this past weekend, I figured, what the hell...

Parked 28 years ago by the PO. Will this thing start?
28 year old oil? CHECK!
28 year old spark plugs and wires? CHECK!
28 year old crap in the injectors and engine compartment fuel lines? I have no idea, I didn't even check... but lets go with: CHECK!

Get new fuel pump cuz that old one was TOTALLY seized up with varnish goo, hook up a remote "gas tank". What's the worst thing that could happen?

Disconnect coil and crank til the oil light goes out? CHECK!

Hook everything up and give it a go? CHECK and CHECK!

And? And?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HprL5s4Cgjo



My build thread is here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=267908

unbelievable, any oil leaks?

Unbelievable is right, it cranked for like 2 seconds and fired.
So far, it's only run as long as you see in the video so not really time to check for what it really needs.

But this has me thinking I may restore it as is, sell it and find a more suitable car for the V8 conversion.

Seems like this one wants to stay alive as is.

Did you in fact pull the plugs for a look inside?
I can't express how much wonder I have,the generous fate in store for the car.
A silver 914 that is pampered by everyone and is perfect in the end.
A good story.

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Lennies914 has a very, very clean chassis he is selling but he wants to sell it with all the Suby stuff. Maybe you could make him an offer he can't refuse!

Hey DiscoBayJeff - Where is this Lennies914 - I'm interested in a Subie conversion for mine - maybe his is better for me... I'm in the Bay Area too

It wants to live, save it and don't do a v8 !

It likes you...