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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-14-1999, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By John Nguyen
First of all I recommend you to purchase a Haynes...

First of all I recommend you to purchase a Haynes manual, its not the best, but it will do...

Clean out the connections, maybe that would help. There are several relays under the dash. Do a...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-08-1999, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By John Nguyen
I did this last summer, it was really easy. Do...

I did this last summer, it was really easy.
Do all the above instructions. The mounts will want to go in at an angle but if you bolt them up evenly, there shouldn't be any problems. "Sport" tranny...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-27-1999, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 719
Posted By John Nguyen
How are your brake and clutch pedals? If...

How are your brake and clutch pedals?
If they're the same as the accel, check the bushings on the pedal assembly. Pelican has an article on this rebuild.
You do not want to lube the accel cable,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-20-1999, 01:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By John Nguyen
I replaced mine ~10 months ago. They were kinda...

I replaced mine ~10 months ago. They were kinda difficult to install, it didn't seem to "fit" perfectly. But then again, they were 911 engine mounts. I Haven't had any problems, it actually helps...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-19-1999, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By John Nguyen
I had a similar problem last year. After...

I had a similar problem last year. After changing the shift bushings, I also changed the two transmission mounts. Pelican has them, use the "sport" mounts (911), they're alittle bit more stiff than...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-30-1999, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,534
Posted By John Nguyen
Get both, the 914 and a MR2... You could enjoy...

Get both, the 914 and a MR2... You could enjoy the 914 on weekends and the MR2 daily...
I got a 73 2.0L that i totally love, and a 85 MR2 w/ custom turbo kit! driven daily.

BTW: There's ALOT of...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-11-1999, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By John Nguyen
Something similar to this happened to me not too...

Something similar to this happened to me not too long ago. I was driving then it died on me... had to pust it home, lucky i was only a block away.. You might want to check the fuel pump, relay, and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-13-1999, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By John Nguyen
check out Pelican's Tech Article on installing...

check out Pelican's Tech Article on installing 5-bolt conversion on the 914. This should clear everything.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-12-1999, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By John Nguyen
Keith, The free-play you were getting probably...

Keith,
The free-play you were getting probably came from the factory plastic pedal bushings that you replaced. My 73' pedal cluster had the free-play until i replaced the stock bushings w/ the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-11-1999, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By John Nguyen
electronic ignition

Hi all, just wondering, if i change a stock distributor breaker points to the electronic *pointless* type would i still have to adjust dwell angles or make any kind of adjustments in the future? and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-10-1999, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By John Nguyen
Hey thanks for all the great advice! I went to a...

Hey thanks for all the great advice! I went to a Sears hardware a picked up a small rachet angled screwdriver that might work in the tight space. I gonna try that first, if that doesn't work, it's...
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-09-1999, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By John Nguyen
I have the 1.7L heads for you. I flct, I have a...

I have the 1.7L heads for you. I flct, I have a 1.7 "W" shortblock. I can seperate or pick the whole thing up.
(j_noodles@yahoo.par)
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-07-1999, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By John Nguyen
distributor removal

Hey Y'all, I gotta 73 2.0L w/ FI. I need to replace the FI trigger contacts. Someone told me that changing this would be easy if i removed the distributor. Can someone give me some advice on...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-22-1999, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By John Nguyen
I first saw a 914 in a VW junkyard, it was behind...

I first saw a 914 in a VW junkyard, it was behind a garage in its own parking space. The owner kept really good care of it, i got in and fell in love. Several years later i picked up a orange 73'...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-17-1999, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By John Nguyen
You can purchase the clear "Italian" signal...

You can purchase the clear "Italian" signal lenses, they're clear/white. But you might have to shave the side markers for it to look right. Italian 914's have clear signal lenses and no side marker.
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-15-1999, 06:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 619
Posted By John Nguyen
1.7 shortblock 4sale

1.7 shortblock, includea case,p/c, oil cooler, heads... no intake, exhaust, oan.
engine code "W". motot aaa running ahen removed orom car. $200. buyer plya shipping.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-14-1999, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By John Nguyen
parking brake removal help

914er's, how's it going?
What's the easiest way to remove the e-brake handle? I got a 73' thats rusted and won't move. I sprayed WD40 for the last week, I also tapped it w/ a hammer, any...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-05-1999, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By John Nguyen
Remove your locks, take it to a locksmith. They...

Remove your locks, take it to a locksmith. They can rekey your locks. BTW, buy some new keys while your there. Total cost should be around $25.00 w/o keys. I did this last summer, works fine. Good...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-05-1999, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By John Nguyen
Remove your locks, take it to a locksmith. They...

Remove your locks, take it to a locksmith. They can rekey your locks. BTW, buy some new keys while your there. Total cost should be around $25.00 w/o keys. I did this last summer, works fine. Good...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-02-1999, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By John Nguyen
Mark, I unbolted the mirrors last week. I...

Mark, I unbolted the mirrors last week. I converted the driver's side to the passenger's. First, get 2 small screwdrivers, perferably the type for eyeglasses. At the long side of the mirror, pry...
Forum: Porsche Collectables 02-21-1999, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By John Nguyen
The model has been sold. Thanks to everyone...

The model has been sold.
Thanks to everyone who answered!!
Forum: Porsche Collectables 02-18-1999, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By John Nguyen
Revell 1/25th model 914/6 2.0L

From Revell, Plastic scale model of Porsche 914/6 2.0L unassembled. Yellow w/ chrome fuchs.

$35 or trade for clean side mirror w/ gasket


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Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-18-1999, 05:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 571
Posted By John Nguyen
Wanted: side mirror

Hello,
I lookRng ost either the driver's or eassenoer's side mirror. Please no denAs sr majst scratches..e-mail me your offer.
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