[John Rogers]

Having owned 914s for a few years now I have gathered a list of NICE things to remember, such as:
1 - If the D-Jet engine starts to run ragged, replace the FI points FIRST. Every time this has happened the FI points happened to be the cure.

2 - Back firing can be caused by broken exhaust studs. Have them all replaced with the large ones immediately.

3 - If #2 was not the cause, check the injector seals and plastic caps if they are missing? Missing caps will let the injector flop around in the small seal and cause air leaks.

4 - If fuse #9 blows, check the backup light wires. If they are okay, check the wires to the gauges for fraying or see if the PO had added accessories to the inner lug at fuse #9.

5 - Check vacuum hoses yearly for hardening and cracks at the ends. At the same time clean out the PCV valve and reseal the oil filler to the block as the cork gasket will harden.

6 - Make sure all the seals around the tin are good, especially true in So Cal.

7 - Make a jumper so you can bypass the fuel pump start relay at pins 30 to 87 so you can get home. This will cause the pump to run when the key is on. I also have a set of 3 for our 1987 930.

Do you have any to add?????