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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-01-2002, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,030
Posted By racejoe
I don't have any pics of repairs in those areas,...

I don't have any pics of repairs in those areas, but have some of rust repair in general. Don't know how much help it will be, but check my project home page.

Project Home Page...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-19-2001, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,473
Posted By racejoe
Hey guys, been gone a long time (busted ankle and...

Hey guys, been gone a long time (busted ankle and a patio project) anyhow, hoping to get back at the 914 here after the holidays.

anyhow, I have installed one of Brad's kits on my car too, you...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-25-2001, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,272
Posted By racejoe
Post Basically you will have to pick your painter...

Basically you will have to pick your painter first and find out what paint system he uses. It is pretty important that all the layers of primers/paints etc are compatible.

If you are doing all...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-11-2001, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By racejoe
Post I have used POR-15 and a product called...

I have used POR-15 and a product called Zero-Rust. I would highly recommend either, although the Zero-Rust is a lot easier to use, and you can get it in a great spray can.

With either I would...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-24-2001, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,232
Posted By racejoe
Post I am in the process of a color change, although...

I am in the process of a color change, although half the car is already the new color. Are you going to paint yourself? I am in the process of doing mine. Definately reccomend a single stage...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-21-2001, 05:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By racejoe
Post For a good all around inexpensive street tire,...

For a good all around inexpensive street tire, take a look at Goodyear Eagle HP's. They beat tires at 2X the cost.



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Joe
74 Yellow 1.8L 914
72 Tangerine NoL 914
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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-17-2001, 05:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,019
Posted By racejoe
Cool Me, my wife, a weeks worth of lugage for each,...

Me, my wife, a weeks worth of lugage for each, lots of spare parts, two tool boxes full of tools, 4 jack stands, camping gear including sleeping bags, tent, sleeping pads, a cooler an two folding...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-15-2001, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By racejoe
Talking Thanks, just sent the wife to the store with...

Thanks, just sent the wife to the store with another roll of film to develop, so look for an update soon.

I have to say that the Brad Mayeur Kit is a no brainer, definate must do for just about...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-15-2001, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By racejoe
Post It wraps around the outer long and has a flange...

It wraps around the outer long and has a flange that meets the factory seam on the underside. I have some pics of an installed unit on my web site, the link to it is in the project progress area of...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-04-2001, 05:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By racejoe
Smile Well, to start with we will assume that both...

Well, to start with we will assume that both belts are of similar age, make, compounds, modulus (spring rate) etc. Then we will assume that they are both adjusted the same,at that neither is at the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-02-2001, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By racejoe
Post I can't speak to Comp TA's specifically, and yes...

I can't speak to Comp TA's specifically, and yes one year of sitting, particularly on softer compound tires, and especially if it got cold, will take a pretty hard set.

The best method for...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-29-2001, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By racejoe
Welcome! You'll find this is a pretty good site,...

Welcome! You'll find this is a pretty good site, and pretty active. Any problem you have there is probably someone here who has already had it and fixed it.

Sounds like you have a pretty nice...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-27-2001, 04:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By racejoe
Nice picture, nice looking 914! ...

Nice picture, nice looking 914!



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Joe
74 Yellow 1.8L 914
72 Tangerine NoL 914
http://pages.sssnet.com/jkaull
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-26-2001, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By racejoe
I think there is a lot of truth in the driver...

I think there is a lot of truth in the driver side thing. Most cars (especially those with very weak springs like the 914) do tend to sag the driver's side because of passenger weight over time. ...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-26-2001, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By racejoe
There seems to be quite a bit of variation in...

There seems to be quite a bit of variation in fender shape/distance from tire. I would be hesitant to conclude that your car is out of alignment based on gap to fender lip. But still a good idea to...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-19-2001, 05:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By racejoe
Post It seems to vary wildly by area and shop. I...

It seems to vary wildly by area and shop. I recently was looking into getting done, I was looking at some of the better shops in town, and I was looking at $4000 to $6000 and 6 months wait. Plus...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-17-2001, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Posted By racejoe
Post One of the things I like about Rass-O'-nil over...

One of the things I like about Rass-O'-nil over the Metal Ready or others is that you don't rinse it with water after application. Just spray on, let dry, wipe of excess. It leaves a primer...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-17-2001, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Posted By racejoe
Post I second the Brad Mayeur Kit recommendation. It...

I second the Brad Mayeur Kit recommendation. It puts a world of stiffness down there. I have used POR-15 with good luck, although lately I have turned to using Zero Rust, pretreating with...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-27-2001, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By racejoe
Post Millermatic 130XP for me. Works great. I have...

Millermatic 130XP for me. Works great. I have used this and a couple of Licoln Electrics. Seems like the Miller has a much larger sweet spot. Makes really nice welds, even for beginers.


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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-19-2001, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By racejoe
Post Yes you need to swap it out for a different pump,...

Yes you need to swap it out for a different pump, like a facet pump (lower psi). You may be able to get at the pump from the access holes underneath, but it would be a WHOLE lot easier if you take...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-05-2001, 05:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,906
Posted By racejoe
Cool Very cool, I always wondered about that myself. ...

Very cool, I always wondered about that myself. So is it "fooks" for plural also?

ALmost makes want to get a set for my car just so I can go around saying "fooks", it's german for fox you know......
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-04-2001, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By racejoe
Post Based on my cross country trip in my 914 a few...

Based on my cross country trip in my 914 a few years ago, I don't remember what all I had, but the usefull stuff was..

lots of tools (socket set, hammers, pliers, cordless drill, etc.)
jack...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-25-2001, 05:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,802
Posted By racejoe
74 1.8L - B in Ohio 72 1.7L - C in Ohio ...

74 1.8L - B in Ohio
72 1.7L - C in Ohio



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Joe
74 Yellow 1.8L 914
72 Tangerine NoL 914
http://pages.sssnet.com/jkaull
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-20-2001, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By racejoe
Seatbelt interlock

I know this has been discussed somewhat before, but just looking for a clarification. I have a '74 1.8 and the interlock device has been bypassed, the question is can the hardware under the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-17-2001, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 571
Posted By racejoe
Well, my $.02. My understanding is that the sole...

Well, my $.02. My understanding is that the sole purpose of the proportioning valve is to keep the rear from locking before the fronts. So they retard the rear calipers if you will.

That being...
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