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Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-12-2004, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By djs
Car has been sold.

Car has been sold.
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-04-2004, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By djs
Porsche 914 For Sale (Pics added)

I now have pictures of my 914 that I'm trying to sell. Please click here:

http://community.webshots.com/user/djs94124

Pics include spare trans and stock exhaust; 2nd 2.9 engine is not shown...
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-29-2004, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By djs
For Sale: '75 914 2.0, plus engine, lost of parts

For sale:

1975 Porsche 914 2.0, complete car in good running condition. Ancona Metallic Blue (optional color for '75) and "Appearance Group" options.

Extras include NEW 195-R60/15 Falken AVS-db...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-14-2003, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Posted By djs
Picture of my 914 for sale...

Here's a not very good jpeg of my car. I'm not sure how to improve the quality and stay under the 100K size limit, but I will try to get some better pictures and upload them to the forum.
...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 09-14-2003, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Posted By djs
(LONG POST) Selling my 914, + lots of extras...

Hi. Long-time 914 owner, infrequent poster, now a seller.

I need to part with my 1975 Porsche 914 2.0. I've decide I'd really like to start enjoying driving a 2-seat sports car again without the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-04-2002, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By djs
Hooking up factory fog lights on a '75 914...

Hi. I'm trying to hook up the factory rectangular fog lights on my '75 914. The car didn't come with these originally, but I obtained a pair from another junked car. I also got a fog light switch,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-03-2002, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By djs
Sorry, the second link I included to the specific...

Sorry, the second link I included to the specific paint listing for your color code doesn't work. You have to go to their website and query for your color.

Dan
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-03-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By djs
This company, PaintScratch.com, also lists your...

This company, PaintScratch.com, also lists your color (L97P). Their link is:

www.paintscratch.com

Your color isn't listed for any Porsche, as far as I know, but it IS found under Volkwagen,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-30-2002, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By djs
Advice needed: Thinking of selling my 914...

Hi. I haven't posted or read the threads in awhile, but I have a topic.

I'm starting to think about selling my 914 due to lack of use. It's a 1975 2.0. with powdercoated Mahle wheels. The color is...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-18-2001, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 702
Posted By djs
Post If you're talking about the ring compressor where...

If you're talking about the ring compressor where you cinch it tight with a socket wrench or screw driver, I have used these with no problem. I assemble the piston and sleeve on the bench using the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-18-2001, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By djs
Post Pardon me for interjecting, but I've heard it...

Pardon me for interjecting, but I've heard it explained this way:

Higher octane fuel slows the flame propagation during combustion; it does NOT intrinsically add any more energy to it. It is the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-11-2001, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 985
Posted By djs
Post In addition to owning a 914 and subscribing to...

In addition to owning a 914 and subscribing to this BBS, I own a 1987 VW Vanagon camper and subscribe to the VW Vanagon BBS. The use of Subaru engines as alternative power plants is a common...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-06-2001, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By djs
Post Alignment shop in SF Bay Area...

Can anyone recommend a good alignment shop in San Francisco or the SF Peninsula? Of course I need someone who is set up to do the proper 4-wheel alignment on my 914.

BTW, I have been running new...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-06-2001, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By djs
Post Whistling sound from induction

1975 2.0, stock D-Jetronic injection.

Here's an esoteric nuisance issue that perhaps someone else has dealt with.

I have had an annoying whistling sound coming from my intake runner on one...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-06-2001, 07:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,308
Posted By djs
Post Since nobody asked me... Having ruled out...

Since nobody asked me...

Having ruled out both toothpaste and roll-on deodorant for sealing the case halves, I'm thinking Jake uses dental floss for this purpose. Embedded in the Curil, it would...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-06-2001, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 619
Posted By djs
Post At one time I had two California-spec 914s, each...

At one time I had two California-spec 914s, each in different states of "OK-ness." I later combined the best parts of each to make one good car, which I still own.

The '75 1.8 had a catalytic...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-25-2001, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By djs
Post I forgot to answer one of your questions. ...

I forgot to answer one of your questions.

Doing this job with the engine in the car is a real pain, but it can be done. It helps if you have a mirror on an extension so you can see how the rubber...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-25-2001, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By djs
Post As the owner of a '75 California car, I went...

As the owner of a '75 California car, I went through this same exercise in futility.

The 1975-76 2.0 California cars did NOT use an EGR valve, as far as I know, but the 1.8s did. My '76 donor car...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-25-2001, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By djs
Post And don't forget to include the ever-popular and...

And don't forget to include the ever-popular and less-than-easy-to-use ball joint nut remover and the special spanner wrench that is used for installing Turbo Tie-rods.

These are, admittedly,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-25-2001, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By djs
Post Worn control arm bushing?...

Someone suggested to me that I may have a worn control arm bushing. I just replaced all of my tires, but my old right-front tire had worn bald on the inside edge.

Also, when I rock the car back...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-25-2001, 04:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 581
Posted By djs
Post Bought some new tires...

Thanks to those who offered advice about new tires for my 914. I did some research on the internet, as well (ConsumerReview.com) and learned that the Yokohama AVS db was rated very high on a variety...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-20-2001, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By djs
Post Need tires...

My 914 is fast approaching the need for new tires. I currently have Falken 195/65R15 tires on it, mounted on the optional Mahle alloys wheels. I purchased the tires about 4 years ago, and they seem...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-04-2001, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 680
Posted By djs
Post It's been a few months. Can I still post replies...

It's been a few months. Can I still post replies to this board?

Assuming that it is a good idea to replace your pistons and cylinders with new ones (which it is), I would argue in favor of the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-26-2000, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By djs
Swivel feet adjusters...

I've seen two different designs for swivel feet adjusters. One design has the socket integral with the adjuster screw, and a swiveling ball with machined surface contacts the valve stem.

The...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-26-2000, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By djs
I will submit to the considerable wisdom of this...

I will submit to the considerable wisdom of this forum and stick with a mechanical setup.

My neighbors in my townhouse complex will be less than pleased with this decision, however. I'm sure they...
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