Great Idea. I'm in.

Yeah Wayne I'm in. Please include atleast the 73 color electrical diagram in a 2 page fold out. That would help alot even to the beginners.
Geoff

I'd buy it. I would really like to see carbed cars addressed in it's more complete version, though. Too much of this site just thumbs its nose at carbed 914's, even though in the "real world" a significant percentage of the remaining running 914's have been converted to carbs, and most done poorly, and expert advice in this direction would be helpful, even if you had to farm that part out to someone else. It's not that I'd reccommend carbing one of these, but on many otherwise nice cars, it's been done, and you have to deal with that to drive it ( or convert back, which is sometimes even less practical).SmileWavy

Count me in Wayne, Ill soon have a nice collection of your books

Kelly

Wayne:

Additional topics that come to mind...

Some of these may be in your list... And many are on the website already.

I'll just do some stream of consciousness thinking here...


Removing, adjusting, and reinstalling frunt trunk, rear trunk, and engine lids...

Removing and refurbishing trailing arms (bearing install, bushing replacement, all about the shims)

Shift linkage improvements (bushings, adjustment, etc.).

Rebuilding front and rear brakes

Fuel tank refurbishment

General electrical troubleshooting techniques (checklist of things to check... fuses, tranny ground strap, coil connections, arching of spark plug wires, relays, etc.)

Resealing front and rear windows

Side window alignment

Door handle repair and adjustment

Installing an aftermarket (i.e., Momo or Sparco) steering wheel and connecting the horn.

Converting to European front turn signals

Improving lighting (gauges, replacing bulbs, cleaning contacts, upgrading to higher output headlights and foglights (high voltage relay)

Upholstery refurbishment (replacement, repair)

Troubleshooting the heater/blower system (corroded contact in the switch control, heater flapper box wires, fuses, heat exchanger connections).

Have Jake Raby write a section on increasing engine output (FI mods, vs carbs, hotter cams, headwork, etc.)

Seatbelt upgrades (hey you can stick 944 belts in the car), refurbishment of existing hardware.

Installing new carpet in your 914

Installing an external oil cooler (4s and 6s)

Installing new weatherseals! (Tips and tricks)



I can think of more if you need more!

I think that this sounds too good to be true. Let me give you my two cents worth as a newbee to 914's (and mechanics in general)
It has been said before but if you are going to go one way or another err on the side of simplicity verses us expecting to know what you are talking about. RDVNAC said it the best

"One suggestion: err on the side of oversimplfying or overclarifying, rather than assuming lots of knowledge in the reader. The experienced wrenches don't need books like these; we beginners do.

I also think that this should be in depth and complete even at the risk of less material. I liked the idea of starting a series if this goes well. I already have 101 projects for my baby and i have only had it 8 months! 202 think about adding books later indepth about possibly

Fuel systems- Carbs and fuel injection as a seperate book
this would give the topic the amount of attention that it really needs to be complete. and can be added later as a second edition. Still talk about FI and Carbs but give it the real attention that it needs in another book.
this is just one other book that could be in this series. just a thought.

put me down for a copy! You guys do this stuff so well i dont doubt that it will be good. well that was alittle more than two cents but i guess you guys just have to deal with it :)

Great idea and way over due. Looking forward to something new to read on the breed. Thanks.

Wayne:

Oh come on... instead of 30, convince 'em to make it 101. Heck, you've got 30 of them most common thing already on the website...

Why not fill the gaps? I'm sure you could do a prepublish request (like the posting you did) and show the publishers the interest it could generate.

I'm sure there are people willing to write additional tech articles. I'd be willing to write a few just for my name being recognized in the book. Heck, I'd still expect to have to buy a copy.

Post a request for topics and see what kind of response you get...

Here are some ideas on the chapter/section breakdowns that I came up with. I know you are limited to space, words, time. But why not make it complete? Do it right the first time.

Sorry for the formatting problems.


Routine maintenance

Tools / How-To Intro
Jacking up your car
Changing Engine Oil
Fan Belt Replacement
Replacing the alternator
Replacing Air Filter
Changing spark plugs (reading spark plugs)
Changing points
Changing condensor
Fuel Filter Replacement
Valve adjustment
Timing adjustment
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Changing Brake pads/Brake Discs
Replacing wiper blades
General electrical troubleshooting techniques (checklist of
things to check... fuses, tranny ground strap, coil
connections, arching of spark plug wires, relays, etc.)
Repair/refurbishment
Engine Removal
Clutch Replacement
914 Engine Teardown / Rebuild Overview
Fuel System Tuneup / Overview
D-jet
L-jet
Carbs
Rebuilding 1st Gear
Pedal Cluster Rebuild
Master Cylinder Replacement
Engine mount replacement
Transmission mount replacement
Heater System Repair (corroded contact in the switch
control, heater flapper box wires, fuses, heat exchanger
connections).
Removing seats
Repairing a broken seat-adjuster handle
Repairing broken door stays
Rekeying your Locks
Door handle repair and adjustment
Ignition Switch Replacement
New Shocks
Replacing/Refurbishing CV joints
Caliper Rebuild / Bleeding brakes
Installing new bushings
Odometer/ Gauge Repair
Improving lighting (gauges, replacing bulbs, cleaning
contacts, upgrading to higher output headlights and
foglights (high voltage relay)
Headlight switch repair
Resealing rear taillights
Refurbishing your fog lights
Fuel tank refurbishment
Installing new fuel lines in your center tunnel
Repairing the fuel tank sending gauge
Removing, adjusting, and reinstalling frunt trunk, rear
trunk, and engine lids...
Turn signal switch replacement
Steering wheel removal
Fixing your horn
Removing and refurbishing trailing arms (bearing install,
bushing replacement, all about the shims)
Resealing front and rear windows
Side window alignment
Window leaks
Upholstery refurbishment (replacement, repair)
Installing new carpet in your 914
Replacing the main dashboard
Installing new weatherseals! (Tips and tricks)
Seatbelt refurbishment


Upgrades
Short Shift Kit Install
Shifting Improvements
Lowering the 914/Bump Steer Kit
Turbo Tie Rod Kit
Front Sway Bar Install / Rear Sway bar install
High Torque Starter
Installing stainless heat exchangers
Seatbelt/safety harness upgrades (hey you can stick 944
belts in the car),
Tire and wheel sizes, profiles, offsets,
Installing a racing seat
Installing an aftermarket (i.e., Momo or Sparco) steering
wheel and connecting the horn
Installing coil-less ignition (MSD, etc.)
Installing pointless ignition (what’s the point then?)
4-cylinder Engine Performance upgrades (have Jake Raby
contribute this)
Installing an external oil cooler (4s and 6s)
Electric Windshield Wiper Pump
Installing an oil pressure gauge
Installing a center console
Installing a 2nd hot air blower
Brake upgrades (320 conversion, vs. A calipers, M
calipers, S-calipers, Boxster brakes)
Installing a new radio (DIN vs. standard, speakers, and
speaker locations)
Limited Slip Differentials
Trunk shocks



Conversions
Converting to carbs
Converting tail-shifter to side-shifter
911 Five-lug pattern upgrade
914-6 Conversion overview
Engine choices
Oil System
Engine Mounts
Exhaust considerations
Braking considerations
Fuel induction systems (carbs vs. FI)
Throttle linkage
Misc. (Tach, fuel pump, wiring harness, deletion of
relay board)
Flywheel
Engine sheetmetal

Other engine options (Converting to American Muscle
Power)

Installing a turbo (See Evil Ed)
Flares and Bodywork
Converting to European front turn signals
Backdating your ’75 or ’76 bumpers to earlier style

There, I think that's pretty close to 101 items!

We'll all help. Do it, do it, do it!

With the exception of the Haynes manual, a really good DIY book isn't available for the 914. Put me on the your list. (Or at least put it in the on-line catalog when its ready!) Word of a book like that would travel through the "914 underground" like wildfire and it would sell very well I'm sure.
Don

Go for it Wayne!

Just 2 suggestions come to mind;

1. Include a 914 buyers checklist

2. Remember years ago there use to be a spec book out;
2 1/2 x 4 inches or so on the 914. So, including some of those specific torque specs etc. would be quite helpfull.

Great book idea (did you really have to do the 101 Projects for 911 *first*?).

I vote for an electrical section that has the pin-outs for connections to the relay board (engine) and fuse panel. ... and color codes for wires if you have the space.

Another nice bonus in the conversion section would be some ideas for wiring the -6 up (although you can figure it out yourself, given enough time and beer :D )

101 914
 

I would buy one as well! Let us know if/when it becomes available.

ABSOLUTELY, I'd buy two. I currently print out articles from this site all the time, it would be nice to have them bound. That price allows for one in the house and one in the garage. Thanks, Dave!