QUOTE(MikeWood99` @ Aug 18 2020, 02:09 PM)
I'm working on fixing up my neighbors 1975 914 that she has had in her garage for 20 years. Car starts and idles fine, however when I open up the throttle, the car will accelerate for maybe 3 or 4 seconds then lose power and fall into a very clunky idle, almost stalling. Fuel injection systems are new to me and I'm just trying to find ways to troubleshoot this problem. I have replaced all the vacuum hosed and fuel injectors. I found diagrams online to ensure the hoses are connected in the right spots and nothing is missing. I have also re-timed the engine. I'm thinking maybe its a fuel pressure issue, which I have not checked yet, but its the only thing I can think to try. I'm used to working on pre-60's carbureted engines so this is a learning experience for me. Any input would be appreciated.
That sounds like a likely fuel issue to me.
I'd start by replacing the fuel filter, as it should probably be done just as a normal maintenance item.
After that, you can look at the in-tank fuel strainer (requires removing the tank) and/or fuel pump.
For troubleshooting, you can splice in a fuel pressure gauge and watch the needle. If you need to watch it while driving, you can mount a cellphone in the engine compartment and capture a video of the gauge to look at later.
Good luck.