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Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 12-14-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,253
Posted By John2kx
Don't feel intimidated by the BMW brakes. They...

Don't feel intimidated by the BMW brakes. They are different but if you've done brakes on other cars, you can perform it on a 5 series.

I called my dealer and they wanted $1100 for a brake job...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-16-2004, 03:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,006
Posted By John2kx
So many avenues with regard to 914 top speed,...

So many avenues with regard to 914 top speed, engine selection and gear ratios. The major obstacle for a 914 on top end is aerodynamics, as already mentioned. Let's face it, the car is not designed...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 10-15-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,006
Posted By John2kx
Stories like these always bring a smile to my...

Stories like these always bring a smile to my face. Careful when you try it with a Z06 or a C6. It will be close off the line and you'll more than like run pretty even until you approach 100...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-24-2004, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 768
Posted By John2kx
Kevin, Had the same problem with mine and...

Kevin,

Had the same problem with mine and picked up a used cap.........no more wiping of brake fluid. Not sure if it was the cap or gasket but the replacement took care of problem.

John
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 08-04-2004, 06:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 958
Posted By John2kx
Here's the unit I recently installed from...

Here's the unit I recently installed from Renegade. It's a a/c evap and heater core in one.

Johnhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads3/DSC014891091668577.jpg
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-27-2004, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By John2kx
Wish I would have taken pics of mine during...

Wish I would have taken pics of mine during conversion but was ashamed of the way it looked with only a 20 x 20 foot print to work with and never did snap one.

The cherry picker, transaxle, and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-26-2004, 04:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By John2kx
right side.........my car came with dealer...

right side.........my car came with dealer installed a/c and there was a bit of trimming done to clear compressor. It may not show in this pic but new compressor is located below engine...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-26-2004, 04:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By John2kx
left side engine...

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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-26-2004, 04:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By John2kx
All of my engine shelf remains in place and I...

All of my engine shelf remains in place and I have plenty of room for access. No problem with harmonic balancer or water pump clearance but this can vary depending on which balancer your using and...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-10-2004, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,255
Posted By John2kx
This is about the best I can do without taking it...

This is about the best I can do without taking it apart. From memory, the piece connected to bellcrank and connected to cable came with my carb..

The bolt securing piece to bellcrank also secures...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-10-2004, 04:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,255
Posted By John2kx
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Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-10-2004, 04:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,255
Posted By John2kx
I have a couple of pics of throttle linkage as...

I have a couple of pics of throttle linkage as installed on a 600 Holley and had no problems getting adequate throw to open fully. I did have to turn in the throttle stop under gas pedal just a few...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-09-2004, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,255
Posted By John2kx
Mark, It is possible to replace oil pan with...

Mark,

It is possible to replace oil pan with engine installed but difficult to really get all the surfaces cleaned up (on your back) prior to installing new front and rear seals. As easy as it is...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 07-02-2004, 05:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By John2kx
Pete, I have a a/c car as well and cut out...

Pete,

I have a a/c car as well and cut out fenders per Renegades instructions. Filled condensor hole with stock trunk piece and it turned out nice.

John
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-28-2004, 02:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,631
Posted By John2kx
Not really, but I don't drive it in the rain or...

Not really, but I don't drive it in the rain or on dirt roads. I have hosed it down twice in the last two years to keep the new appearance and use towels to wipe dust from all the chrome parts...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-28-2004, 01:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,631
Posted By John2kx
September will be two years and I have about 5000...

September will be two years and I have about 5000 miles on it. Ambient in Ga. runs in the mid 90s during the summer.

John
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-27-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,631
Posted By John2kx
I have operated my car with NO rear deck lid and...

I have operated my car with NO rear deck lid and saw no difference in water temperature. If I was suffering from vapor lock due to high engine bay temps., I would give the GT lid a try.

John
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-27-2004, 07:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,631
Posted By John2kx
RM, I've tried no less than 5 different...

RM,

I've tried no less than 5 different water gages on my car and found differences in the way mechanical vs. electric work. Same goes for the cheap vs. higher priced electric gages.

This is...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-26-2004, 04:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,631
Posted By John2kx
Guy, It sounds like your getting there. You...

Guy,

It sounds like your getting there. You have performed major surgery and this is all part of getting a converted car on the road. We all have little things to tweak the first hundred miles...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-25-2004, 09:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,631
Posted By John2kx
Guy, Your engine temperatures look normal. ...

Guy,

Your engine temperatures look normal. 200-205 at idle with your ambient temp. is GOOD. Your building allot of heat at 2200 rpm with the car motionless. This should reduce a bit above 45...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 06-03-2004, 02:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 732
Posted By John2kx
My engine gets dirty as well but not to the point...

My engine gets dirty as well but not to the point the air filter has needed to be changed. I still have both flaps installed under car and think this helps divert some of the grim. Maybe a full...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-29-2004, 09:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,049
Posted By John2kx
My engine guru didn't have much faith in a...

My engine guru didn't have much faith in a analyzer (in dash) and recommended having the air/fuel ratio checked while car was on dyno with a more accurate tool. The instrument used was connected to...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-28-2004, 04:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,049
Posted By John2kx
[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1bad914 [B]John, ...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1bad914
[B]John,
I could not help noticing the stock a/c in the background of your picture above, did you use it in your conversion? If so, what compressor setup did...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-28-2004, 03:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,049
Posted By John2kx
Guy, This is what I use for idiot lights. ...

Guy,

This is what I use for idiot lights. Green is used for fan status and red for high water temperature. Available at Radio Shack for a buck or so.

The second pic is a dual water sender. ...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 05-27-2004, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By John2kx
Yes, this is the area to cut out. It's no real...

Yes, this is the area to cut out. It's no real science. Just cut hole large enough for both hoses to pass through.

John
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