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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-18-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,866
Posted By vwzorm58
IT'S FIXED (again)! Although I had already...

IT'S FIXED (again)!

Although I had already checked each fuse, at 914svo's suggestion I checked them all again. I used an OHM meter across the metal mounts for each fuse and they all checked good....
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-18-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,866
Posted By vwzorm58
Unhappy (sigh) As Joe said, "things that fix themselve...

(sigh) As Joe said, "things that fix themselve tend to un fix themselvs. Enjoy it while it lasts"

I put everything back together today (all the heat ducting, hoses, etc.) got cleaned up, and went...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-16-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,866
Posted By vwzorm58
Thumbs up IT'S FIXED! I wish I could claim some sort...

IT'S FIXED!

I wish I could claim some sort of earth-shattering discovery that fixed it, but alas I cannot. I checked, double-checked, and triple-checked everything I could and found nothing...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-15-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,866
Posted By vwzorm58
Question Alternator? Voltage Reg? No lights on dash

Help!

I replaced the alternator and VR with a rebuilt unit from Pelican and when I got everything hooked up I have NO lights on the dash when I turn the key on. I hear the fuel pump (FI), and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-30-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By vwzorm58
Thanks John - That's the info I needed and I just...

Thanks John - That's the info I needed and I just ordered a front and rear set from http://www.*****************.com (I think that's where I got my previous set 10 years ago).
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 04-30-2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By vwzorm58
Question MetalMaster Brake Pads?

Does anybody know where I can get a set of MetalMaster rear pads? 10 and 15 years ago these were made by Repco, but now I see other names like Axxis and PBR associtated with "MetalMaster". Will the...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 06-08-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By vwzorm58
Hydro-lock. A lesson hard-learned: 20 year...

Hydro-lock. A lesson hard-learned:

20 year ago I drove a fuel-injected '81 Datsun (yes, Datsun) 200SX through a 3-foot deep water ditch. Car died almost immediately as water washed over the hood...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 06-08-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,623
Posted By vwzorm58
Boxster side vents - 'innies' or 'outies'??

Please pardon the serious newbieness of this question, but I've just recently bought an 01 Boxster S and upon having washed it a few times have noticed that the side vents behind the doors are NOT...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 12-30-2003, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By vwzorm58
Lightbulb 2 Tips For Installing Engine...

Just though I'd share these 2 things with y'all. Most of you will probably read them and say, "Duh! Everybody knows that!". But obviously "I" didn't.

1. Ever gotten your stupid 12mm socket...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-21-2003, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By vwzorm58
Question 74 2.0 Exhaust Stud Length??

QUESTION: What length should the exhaust studs be for a 74 2.0 with stock heat exchangers?

I got my 74 2.0 heads back from RIMCO (dropped valve seat). $530 got me 8 valve seats, repaired all...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 09-10-2003, 10:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 707
Posted By vwzorm58
REDUCED to $1950! 76 914 2.0

1976 Porsche 914 2.0.

Asking $1950.00

pics can be seen at http://home.adelphia.net/~mgensler

2.0 w/FI and smog equipment (the FI works great).
Smog equipment is untested, but appears...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-05-2003, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 937
Posted By vwzorm58
Well, since this is going downhill fast, I think...

Well, since this is going downhill fast, I think I'll take the earlier suggestions and just go with Rimco (although the more creative replies were much more entertaining). Thanks for all the help.
...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-05-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By vwzorm58
I know this is a slightly different animal, but...

I know this is a slightly different animal, but it may be pertinent. I've got a 73 VW Westfalia Camper with a stock 914 4cyl 2.0 motor and a 901 5-sp transmission. When I initially did the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-12-2002, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By vwzorm58
On 70-74 1.7 and 2.0 with d-jet FI (not sure of...

On 70-74 1.7 and 2.0 with d-jet FI (not sure of the others), the fuel pump should have power for about 2 seconds every time you turn the ignition from "off" to "on". This is to prime the pump and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-11-2002, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By vwzorm58
Question 2.0 timing in high altitude

I've heard that in high altitude you can/should advance your timing. I've got a bone-stock 74 2.0 with d-Jet FI and I live at 7500 ft in Colorado. The car will rarely see anything below 6000 ft. ...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-06-2002, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By vwzorm58
A little info about your setup would help with...

A little info about your setup would help with the diagnosis.

Are you running L-jet FI (1.8 motor), D-jet FI (1.7 or 2.0 motor), dual Webers, dual Dellartos, single Weber progressive, other?
...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-06-2002, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,397
Posted By vwzorm58
Aux air regulators are not supposed to hold...

Aux air regulators are not supposed to hold vacuum. They are a simple rotating vavle that is controlled by the electrically heated thermo-do-hickey mounted on top of it. Its job is to allow extra...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-05-2002, 10:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,936
Posted By vwzorm58
Sigh. I know I shouldn't, but the beer if...

Sigh. I know I shouldn't, but the beer if flowing and I just GOTTA put in my 2 cents worth :)

I ran my 73 VW bus (1.7 type IV motor) on dual 40 IDF's (yeah, I know - WAY too much carb for the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-05-2002, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By vwzorm58
BTW, after having completed both sides, I was...

BTW, after having completed both sides, I was wondering: Anyone know a source for the "self-locking" nuts that hold the trailing arm to the car? Maybe some Ny-loc (sp?) ones? BOTH of my inners...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-05-2002, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By vwzorm58
Oops. Sorry. You also asked about Kroil. Kroil...

Oops. Sorry. You also asked about Kroil. Kroil is from Kano Labrotories (www.kanolabs.com). It's just like all those other products for loosening up rusted nuts and such. But compared to WD-40,...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-05-2002, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By vwzorm58
The "home-made press" is an old idea that...

The "home-made press" is an old idea that continues to amaze me every time I find need for it (and am reminded of it!). Funny thing about it is everytime I've done it it's been a completely...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-04-2002, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By vwzorm58
One down and one to go! I finished the passenger...

One down and one to go! I finished the passenger side bushing replacement yesterday. The answer is YES! You CAN replace the bushings without removing the trailing arm (and without opening the...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-02-2002, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By vwzorm58
OK, never mind my questions. I did my first...

OK, never mind my questions. I did my first search on "rear suspension bushings", but just did another on "rear trailing arm" and came up with lots of good info. To answer my own questions:

1. ...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 03-02-2002, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By vwzorm58
Question Rear suspension bushing replacement?

I read the other posts concerning rear suspension bushings, but didn't find any hints or tips on actually doing the deed.

The Haynes manual is not very helpful since it states that the bushings...
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