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what did you do to your 914 today |
mrbubblehead |
Dec 17 2011, 08:07 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.
i'll start, about a month ago, i pulled my engine and trans to put in a new clutch. had the flywheel lightened and resurfaced. but what i didnt know is that i had to shim the little ball that the clutch arm rides on, after a resurfacing. so guess what i did today? yup, pulled the trans and put an extra washer under the ball. you have to goop up both washers to get it to seal because the threaded hole goes all the way thru to the inside of the trans. i also replaced the plastic cup that the ball rides in. the throwout bearing and its little plastic blocks were fine so i buttoned every thing back up. 5 hours total. i think this has been the cheapest repair yet on my car. $2.75 for the little plastic cup. what did you do to your 914 today? |
racerbvd |
Dec 17 2011, 08:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,369 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
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ellisor3 |
Dec 17 2011, 08:20 PM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States |
I put a new fan belt on my 3.2. What a suck fest. No way to get both hands near the pulley. When I was done my arms felt like Stretch Armstrong.
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shuie |
Dec 17 2011, 08:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 17-May 04 From: baton rouge, la Member No.: 2,075 |
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windforfun |
Dec 17 2011, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,967 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Q-tipped its ears.
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Gustl |
Dec 18 2011, 12:27 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,657 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
yesterday I put my original leather steering wheel out of the car and replaced it with a newly leather covered one on a 30 mm longer hub (that gives me more leg space; I'm 6 ft 3")
today I will put out the "very custom" permatune installation out of the car and replace it with the original and newly rebuilt Bosch HKZ after this I will set the car in hibernation mode (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
gendent |
Dec 18 2011, 12:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Lewison ID Member No.: 11,528 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I drove it to Costco, and back. Usually a 15 minute drive turned into 90 minutes. The long way home. No repairs. No break down. All back roads and no traffic. I did once worry I should be doing something else, but I got over that. Maybe tomorrow I will actually repair something.
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Bob L. |
Dec 18 2011, 12:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I put the bumperetts back on the front and began removing the fuel system for cleaning.
Gendent: Sounds like a thorough test drive and shake down. you should be proud. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
PancakePorsche |
Dec 18 2011, 01:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 29-July 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,373 Region Association: None |
Welded in Autopower roll cage, installed repainted fuel tank. Ready for track in two more weeks !!
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cwpeden |
Dec 18 2011, 01:42 AM
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Great White North, huh? Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-August 06 From: Victoria BC Member No.: 6,693 Region Association: Canada |
Started it, wamred it up, turned it off. Then wished I had more time to fix the brakes.
Dumped half the res. of brake fluid on the floor of the carport for no apparent reason. Right off the master cylinder. Figure its the stupid hard lines from the res. They were a !@#!@ to get in.....or was it just me? |
infraredcalvin |
Dec 18 2011, 02:12 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,565 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
Welded in Autopower roll cage, installed repainted fuel tank. Ready for track in two more weeks !! Would you mind starting a thread with pics on this one? I have a stable energies bolt in cage that I have an idea how it goes in, but would like to see others' solutions. Sorry to hijack, back to the topic... I went to the shop and wished my baby a merry Xmas, hopefully Santa will bring some tools (a welder) so I can start spending some quality time again... |
etcmss |
Dec 18 2011, 06:06 AM
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etcmss Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Lancaster, Ky Member No.: 5,899 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Prep the front suspension for removal..down to the last 2 bolts. out it comes
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bulitt |
Dec 18 2011, 06:43 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Picked up a fresh 327 SBC from a Nascar Mechanic. Xmas present for my 914.
Bored .060 over = 338 c.i. @ 330hp, Hi rev cam, roller rockers, etc. ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Phoenix-MN |
Dec 18 2011, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 |
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914itis |
Dec 18 2011, 12:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
I started to reassemble the engine. Installing the thins , cleaned fan shroud
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BuddyV |
Dec 18 2011, 12:50 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California |
I replaced my 180 rear springs with 140s yesterday.
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gary gartner |
Dec 18 2011, 12:54 PM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
I will dust him off, clean up and get reaady for the SoCal Hangover run That is all Folks Gary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
MrHyde |
Dec 18 2011, 01:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 13-October 10 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 12,268 Region Association: None |
Finished welding a few touchups on the rear floor pan top-side..
Welded in the Tangerine racing rear inner suspension ear reinforcements.. Then ground the welds and rattle-can primer. Then started taking apart one of the trailing arms.. got the calliper, rotor, shock/spring, dust shield off. Then started looking on here for an easier way to get the hub and bearing out. Next I have to deep fry a turkey for about 8-10 people tonight. Oh.. and it snowed a bit.... not enough to break out my snowboard, but its starting to feel like Christmas |
mrbubblehead |
Dec 18 2011, 01:45 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
nothing.....its raining....ARGH! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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stugray |
Dec 18 2011, 02:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Finished cleaning the last of my parts fro my Dual Weber rebuild in the ultra-sonic parts washer.
Touching up roll cage & reinstall after all new interior. Replaced seat rails with race adjustable & grade 8 bolts. Stripped & repainted the hellhole from PO's silicone mess. Repainting the rear firewall engine side. |
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