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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-05-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By alex9s
Turbo Tie Rods

I'm trying to replace my stock tie rods on my 87 Carrera. I can't seem to get the inner eye bolt loose. Do you loosen the bellows holder first then unscrew the eye bolt? Do you loosen the eye bolt...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-05-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 548
Posted By alex9s
Turbo Tie Rods!

I am trying to replace my stock tie rods with the turbo tie rods. Unfortunately I can't get the inner eye bolt loose. Do you turn the eye bolt clockwise or counterclockwise? Are you suppossed to...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-05-2006, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 650
Posted By alex9s
Locate Swaybar

Does anyone know how to locate where to drill the 1-inch hole for the front sway bar???? I'm installing a Weltmeister front sway bar on a 72 914. I read the tech article on this site and have the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-14-2005, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,916
Posted By alex9s
Phil, I replaced the relay and now I get the...

Phil, I replaced the relay and now I get the "buzzing" noise that is described earlier in this post. Now the new relay buzzes and clicks while the emergency brake warning light flashes. The flashing...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-11-2005, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,916
Posted By alex9s
I'm having almost the same problem except it's...

I'm having almost the same problem except it's more with the brake warning system or so I think. I have a 19mm master cylinder installed and drive the car everyday('72 914) . Recently it sat for 2...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-15-2004, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By alex9s
I'm not sure if I let the magic smoke out but it...

I'm not sure if I let the magic smoke out but it didn't smell too magical. I almost got a chance to use the fire exstinguisher I've been driving around with for 5 years.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-14-2004, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By alex9s
John, I've had the Compufire for about 3 years...

John, I've had the Compufire for about 3 years with no problems until now. The ground wire going into the module broke off and doesn't look like it can be sodered. I'm away at school(914=only car)...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-14-2004, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By alex9s
Compufire vs Ignitor

Which is better compu-fire or ignitor electronic ignition? How is the installation of ignitor in terms of adjustments.......?? Anyone had experience with these?

All opinions welcome!
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-22-2004, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By alex9s
Need a ballast resistor??

Does anyone know for sure the effects of not installing a ballast resistor while running a "high performance"/"high output coil"?? Specifically Jacob's high output coil. I'm running Jacob's ignition...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-29-2003, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By alex9s
Platinum Hose

Has anyone had to change the fuel line reducing hose just before the fuel filter?? It's supposed to go from 7mm to 9mm. Although, I found a VW reducing hose that is 7mm to 11mm. Is this a known...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-20-2003, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,119
Posted By alex9s
banjo, You have no resistor with your jacobs...

banjo,

You have no resistor with your jacobs coil???

Alex
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-20-2003, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,119
Posted By alex9s
banjo, I got the wires at this small place...

banjo,

I got the wires at this small place called performance. I think they were around $50 and are much better than the bosch. The wires alone made a significant difference, I'm anxious to see if...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-14-2003, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,119
Posted By alex9s
I bought the coil for $50. I figured the coil...

I bought the coil for $50. I figured the coil would give the electronic (pertronix) ignition something to work with. I have Jacobs wires which really made a difference so I figured I'd go with the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-13-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,119
Posted By alex9s
High output coil

Anyone using a high output coil?? I just bought a Jacob's high output coil and was wondering if I HAVE to install a balast resistor.....? Doesn't a resistor defeat the purpose of having a high output...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-09-2003, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By alex9s
Side window clamp glue?

Has anyone had a side window come unstuck from the cradle it sits in at the bottom. My passenger's side window came unglued and I went to the glass shop to get some glue and they said they used to...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-13-2003, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 864
Posted By alex9s
Dino time

Bleyseng, the ECU I put in was a rebuilt unit from partswerks chicago. All the FI parts were for a 74 2.0 and most were new. New injectors, new trigger points, new hoses, rebuilt MPS(auto-atlanta),...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-12-2003, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 864
Posted By alex9s
WEBCAM

pbanders, thanks for the info that really helps. It's much easier to understand in graph form. chrisreale, the web cam grind is #73. Have you heard of idle problems with this one???? You have me...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-11-2003, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 864
Posted By alex9s
Mixtures

I tried adjusting the idle with a CO meter but the problem with that is I put in an aftermarket cam. It's a "mild performance" cam from webcam. It's made to run with the stock fuel injection. So........
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-07-2003, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 864
Posted By alex9s
Hot No Idle

I have a recently rebuilt 74 2.0 engine in a 72 body. When the car is warmed up it barely idles if at all. It seems the hotter it is the worse it idles and sometimes won't idle at all. For example I...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-12-2002, 05:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 680
Posted By alex9s
Guards vs Bahia????

Does anyone know of a way to get a color sample for Guards red or Bahia red? I realize you can see them in paint books in paint supply shops but I don't have any of those......

I'm only in the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-08-2002, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By alex9s
street softer

John

You think the street would be easier on the car with the stiffer suspension?

Thanks for the reply!
Alex
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-08-2002, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By alex9s
TOO Rigid??

Do you guys think that the more you tighten up your 914 the harder it will be on the car causing more structural problems? By tightening up the car I mean stiffer springs, shocks, sway bars, or...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-07-2002, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By alex9s
speedo recalibrating

I have 195's on my 914 so the speed is off. Does anyone know of a place that recalibrates speedo's on the EAST coast?
I figured that i'm adding about 4 extra miles per 1000 miles with the 195's. ...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-07-2002, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By alex9s
windshield shimmy

Hello,

I was wondering if it's normal for the windshield to shimmy at about 45mph. The alignment is good and it only shimmies with the top off. Is there any known way to reinforce the windshield...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-29-2002, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By alex9s
Below the sail panel

Turtle,

Thats exactly what I'm hoping for is to find the glue under the vinyl bubbled up! I'm not going to pull the vinyl off until I'm ready to fix it but I hope it is the glue but as always i'm...
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