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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-14-2005, 08:02 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 10,015
Posted By silver2.0
I have to agree with Zeke. I know how easy it...

I have to agree with Zeke. I know how easy it can be to get a little carried away when you are that pissed off. He might have not been extremely tactfull, but WTF, he got screwed. I applaud Wayne,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-07-2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,180
Posted By silver2.0
It's a calculated risk, if you want to take it,...

It's a calculated risk, if you want to take it, no one will stop you. But keep in mind if that guide starts moving around, and you snap the head off that valve, you will break more than just that...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-13-2005, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By silver2.0
I agree 100% JP, Nothing wrong with being a...

I agree 100% JP, Nothing wrong with being a dreamer, just don't pretend to be something your not.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 01-12-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By silver2.0
so do it already and quit talking about it

so do it already and quit talking about it
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-03-2004, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By silver2.0
Not too familiar with the side shifters I have a...

Not too familiar with the side shifters I have a tail, but mine has 2 set screws with points if I remember right, and one roll pin that must be driven out. For the roll pin just take a punch just...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-09-2004, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Posted By silver2.0
umm, are you sure it's not just a an exhaust leak...

umm, are you sure it's not just a an exhaust leak somewhere? Mine was doing that one time, and it was just the plug that rattled out blocking out the smog pump port on the cylinder head. I have 76...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-04-2004, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By silver2.0
Wow, you have your work cut out for you, looks...

Wow, you have your work cut out for you, looks like another 914 gets saved!! Who-hoo!
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-04-2004, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,938
Posted By silver2.0
Ditto. Don't take a chance. It's just not worth...

Ditto. Don't take a chance. It's just not worth losing a whole motor over- and that is quite likely. I agree with the coatings- your typical moly coating is only about .0002"-.0003", and while...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-30-2004, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 874
Posted By silver2.0
either/or I replaced mine, thought it was bad,...

either/or
I replaced mine, thought it was bad, and it felt the same. Turns out you have to adjust them correctly. Go figure. I bought mine off e-bay for cheap. (cheap for a porsche, anyway)
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-26-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,660
Posted By silver2.0
Pretty funny story, but I don't buy it! If it...

Pretty funny story, but I don't buy it! If it was for real, I would tell him to suck my ass, but I have a hard time believing it.

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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-16-2004, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 785
Posted By silver2.0
My biggest concern is that the o2 sensor will be...

My biggest concern is that the o2 sensor will be confused. It directly regulates how much fuel to kick in based on the oxygen content of the exhaust fumes. If you can get this to work, I think you...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-13-2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By silver2.0
Make sure the rings are aligned properly. They...

Make sure the rings are aligned properly. They shouldn't be installed "any old way". Tell me what type oil seal you have and I can tell you the right way. I purchased a ring compressor, they are...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-11-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,979
Posted By silver2.0
I had a similar problem, and it was the idle...

I had a similar problem, and it was the idle adjustment on the throttle body. I just turned it in about 1/4 turn, and it went away. Vacuum leaks should be looked for. Take the air cleaner off and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-10-2004, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By silver2.0
You may have to fly cut the heads, just have them...

You may have to fly cut the heads, just have them checked. Also, when you go to lap them in, if you choose to do so, you will have to pull the cylinder, in turn you will have to re-seal the bottom...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-09-2004, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By silver2.0
Just because you aren't exploiting 100 percent of...

Just because you aren't exploiting 100 percent of the car's potential doesn't mean you aren't having fun. If you don't like it don't buy it. It doesn't make sense to drive my Nissan Maxima either...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-05-2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By silver2.0
Details!! 1970 Datusn 240z, 400ci chevy,...

Details!!

1970 Datusn 240z, 400ci chevy, built to max, with 202 valves, forged crank, rods, hi comp. pistons, roller cam, ect. Iroc 5 speed transmission, 200 mm ring gear out of a 300zx, custom...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-03-2004, 06:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By silver2.0
I guess I just have a different perspective...

I guess I just have a different perspective because of where I live. I live way outside of any large town, and there are no cops, and the roads are very uncrowded and paved very well. I have maxed...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-02-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By silver2.0
It should be about like driving an s2000 with...

It should be about like driving an s2000 with bottom end power, and a tad less up top, which by the way, are a total blast! :)
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-02-2004, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By silver2.0
Oh, and I think that ultima is freakn' awsome!!!!...

Oh, and I think that ultima is freakn' awsome!!!! Who gives a flyn' you know what if it's a pain in the ass to own, you have to appreciate it's amazing performance!
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-02-2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By silver2.0
http://www.modernracer.com/history/vwjettahistory....

http://www.modernracer.com/history/vwjettahistory.html Only the brand new 24 valve ones go that fast. IT's 7.7 seconds for the standard version.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-30-2004, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By silver2.0
My advice is to go buy a timing light. 2 things...

My advice is to go buy a timing light. 2 things most commonly cause backfiring, accommpainied by loss of power: your timing is too far advanced- you proably wouldn't loss power but might have some...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-30-2004, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,096
Posted By silver2.0
Stupid question- Why does everyone convert to a 5...

Stupid question- Why does everyone convert to a 5 lug? I can understand if you want to use special wheels for monster brakes, but if you are just using 320i brakes like me, on a 4 stud, what's the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-28-2004, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By silver2.0
YOu might be suprised. You can buy fuel pumps,...

YOu might be suprised. You can buy fuel pumps, ignition parts, some fuel parts, cv joints, ect. I have been pleasantly suprised with finding smaller items locally, at Shucks, Napa, ect. There...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-18-2004, 09:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,622
Posted By silver2.0
a silent noise? Just kiddin' ! If it is just a...

a silent noise? Just kiddin' ! If it is just a very quite clicking noise, it's probably just fine. You have to remember, it doesn't have hydraulic valves, so when it's cold it will be slightly...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-18-2004, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By silver2.0
Maybe you just have a broken tooth on your...

Maybe you just have a broken tooth on your flywheel? It could be peeled over against the next tooth, or stuck in it. I have seen it happen, on gearboxes
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