While cleaning and inspecting our case, I noticed some blobs that I did not think were original. My worry was this was a ham-fisted repair by a previous owner (PO). Just to be sure, I contacted the machine shop that did the work on our engine. Ollies got back to me right away and indicated …
A member on 914World was looking for a small part that is no longer available (NLA). I thought it was something I could recreate on the 3D printer, so I gave that a go on New Years Eve. It is a clip for the wiring harness of regulator / relay board of Porsche 914. Plastic. …
Seeking to get our poorly primed and finished rear valance to match the rockers or and front valance? It is a combination of both color and texture. Went through several forum threads. The recommendations range from BBQ grill paint to what seems like the most likely option of Wurth Underbody Stone Guard Black. It is $40 …
Came across some items in my dad’s 914 parts stash that will turn out to be very helpful. They appear to be original and are hard to find. Yea!
We have two old horns. The appear to be correct for our car, but I am not certain. One worked fine when wired to a car battery. The other is silent. Luckily the silent one has bolts instead of rivets so I could easily open it up. The corrosion doesn’t look too bad to me. …
I have a single black key. It is old, but perhaps not original since it seems to be acting as a valet key. Meaning it operates the ignition and doors, but not the rear trunk or frunk handle. In theory, there should be a black key with access to all. A red key (valet) only …
Finally got the car down off the lift which allowed me to get to the bottom (bad joke intended) of several things. I think car had some rust issues which inspired a previous owner (PO) to take the car to a rust treatment specialist. This would explain: Wow! Lots uncovered. Lots to process. While some …
Cylinders were inspected by the machine shop. Found to be a bit rusted, but can be bored 1st oversize to 80.5mm. I can’t think of a good reason not to reuse them, given they appear original. Neither part found in the factory parts catalog for 1st oversize pistons (80.5mm) Mahle 901-103-038-50 or Schmidt 901-103-038-51 are …
My dad had a set of 914 engine tin. A little surface rust, but otherwise in good shape. Compared to other sets I had seen, it seemed some shaping and holes were missing. Did a little research and I learned this wasn’t a factory kit. More likely an old set from a company called GPR. …
Long story short, I was rebuilding our Zenith carbs for use on our 914-6. They are not correct, but what we found on the engine. In the process, I discovered they have a couple bent throttle plates and shafts. So I suspect that means the throttle shaft bushings are damaged and I would probably be …
