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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-06-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By jay castriotta
Good thoughts. I did get a print out of the...

Good thoughts. I did get a print out of the alignment and corner weights which seemed okay based on what other people have posted. I'll keep disassembling the suspension, but everything looks good...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-03-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By jay castriotta
All of the above was done/checked. It was...

All of the above was done/checked. It was actually aligned twice by the Porsche shop here in town (Protech). The problem was there before the alignment and after both realignments. Keep in mind...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-03-2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By jay castriotta
914 handling problem

I'm not sure where to post this, but here goes. I have a 72 914 with a 911 front suspension. I have noticed that in left hand, high speed sweepers the car does an odd thing. I'll turn the wheel...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-02-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By jay castriotta
I pulled the light and the engine cover knob and...

I pulled the light and the engine cover knob and plastic insert as you recommended, but I can't find any screws. I think they were ditched when the pad was recovered. Later edit: The trick was to...
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-01-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,923
Posted By jay castriotta
914 parts

Do you have the bracket that the seat rake adjuster fits into. It is a two piece bracket with one part that welds to the car and the other piece bolts to it with two 8mm bolts. I need the passenger...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-01-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By jay castriotta
interior panel removal

Its probably simple, but how do I remove the panel behind the seats on my 72 914? :confused:
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-02-2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By jay castriotta
Its actually a 10mm thread. Fortunately the end...

Its actually a 10mm thread. Fortunately the end of my slide hammer is threaded for a 5/8" NF nut. I just weld different bolts to a 5/8" nut, screw it on to the slide hammer and voila!- another...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-19-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By jay castriotta
As always, thank you for your help. Now to...

As always, thank you for your help. Now to figure out which struts to replace my old ones with. The current ones have the old style pinch bolt to hold them on the ball joint and- judging from the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-18-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By jay castriotta
In otherwords, I create a 10mm threaded fixture...

In otherwords, I create a 10mm threaded fixture for my slide hammer, thread it in and use the slide hammer to pull it off?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-18-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By jay castriotta
Front hub dissasembly

Can anyone out there tell me how to remove this cover. This is a photo of a 911 (I think) strut on my 914. Thanks.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads7/IMG_04301140305387.jpg
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-18-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By jay castriotta
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads7/IMG_043011...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads7/IMG_04301140292608.jpg See if this helps. Thanks.
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-18-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By jay castriotta
I'm not sure how I'll get the photo done, but...

I'm not sure how I'll get the photo done, but we'll see. The cap is definately not the traditional cap with which is a press fit into the hub. Why is the center threaded?. Could the dust caps be...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-16-2006, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By jay castriotta
914/6 hub removal

I was in the process of removing the front hub off my 914 (It probably has some type of 911 strut) and am perplexed at the type of dust cap it has. This dust cap is recessed into the hub and has a...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-02-2005, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By jay castriotta
Actually I made an error in my last post. Since...

Actually I made an error in my last post. Since the total amount of mismatch between the bushing and the arm is at most 2mm the greatest thickness of the shim should not be more than 1mm. Because it...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-02-2005, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By jay castriotta
Well the bushing is in. I succumbed to making a...

Well the bushing is in. I succumbed to making a metal spacer which was basically so thin it amounted to a shim that wrapped around the bushing. Anyone could achieve this by buying 1-2mm shim stock...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-02-2005, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By jay castriotta
I guess I have a similar problem as Grant does...

I guess I have a similar problem as Grant does and the aftermarket engine mount doesn't help. Part of it is a metal tube that runs across the car so I can't drop the rod far enough to clear the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-02-2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By jay castriotta
I'd already disconnected the front rod to no...

I'd already disconnected the front rod to no avail. Is their any reason I couldn't install the bushing by pushing it in back to front?
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 11-01-2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By jay castriotta
Question many shifter questions -HELP!

I am currently replacing the shifter in my 914/6. It is a '72 converted to a 2.7 with a side shifter. My first question involves the rear bushing mounted to a bracket of the tranny that the shift...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-01-2005, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By jay castriotta
My main reason for wanting to go to a different...

My main reason for wanting to go to a different air cleaner is get better access to my injection pump manual thermostat adjuster vs performance gains. I wonder if the motor they dynoed was stock vs...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By jay castriotta
mfi air cleaner

I was wondering if anybody out knows of an aftermarket air cleaner to replace the original Porsche cleaner on an mfi system. I am hoping for something that will resemble a Webber system, but will...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-19-2005, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,435
Posted By jay castriotta
Nice piece- how much is it? Basically, it acts...

Nice piece- how much is it? Basically, it acts like a mannual choke in a sense (?).
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-18-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,435
Posted By jay castriotta
I believe I understand, but I'll know for sure...

I believe I understand, but I'll know for sure once I look at the car this weekend. I wonder if the brake bias adjustment cable for a Tilton braking system would make it work as a cockpit/remotely...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-18-2005, 02:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,435
Posted By jay castriotta
Maybe I posted my search incorrectly, but I had a...

Maybe I posted my search incorrectly, but I had a hard time finding the right links. The car has headers and does in fact run very rich- now I know why. Domtoni, what are SSI's (I'm assuming they...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-16-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,435
Posted By jay castriotta
Interesting thought. The tube going up to the...

Interesting thought. The tube going up to the thermostat looks to be about an inch in diameter so plumbing in a fan could be a challenge.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-16-2005, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,435
Posted By jay castriotta
Mechanical fuel injection thermostst

I have a 2.7 RS copy motor complete with MFI. It runs great when it warms up, but it takes forever (15 minutes plus) to warm up. It has a not-so-great heat riser from the header. On days when the...
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