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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-24-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
In today's episode of "Trying to work on the 914...

In today's episode of "Trying to work on the 914 while life gets in the way", I finished wiring up the third brake light. I wanted to make sure I could remove the engine lid without having to remove...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-18-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
Thanks! :cool: Lots of other things going...

Thanks! :cool:


Lots of other things going on, now that winter is ending, but I have made some progress on the 914.

Since my last update, I have been preparing the engine compartment so the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-19-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
Only if that stands for "Not Original...

Only if that stands for "Not Original Stuff".
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-17-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
The last of the engine parts came in --...

The last of the engine parts came in -- thermostat & related parts from Awesome Powdercoat, and the oil pressure relief valve from Tangerine Racing. Here's a pic of the thermostat installed:
67643...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-12-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
I'm heartbroken that you obviously haven't...

I'm heartbroken that you obviously haven't memorized this whole thread in microscopic detail.... :shock: :oops: :roll: :p :p

So, I did actually mention in post #33 that I installed the Tangerine...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-12-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 552
Posted By BillC
Very good. Make sure he uses plenty of...

Very good.

Make sure he uses plenty of baking soda to neutralize the acid, and then hoses that compartment out a lot, like at least twice as much as you think it needs. Since the battery...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-12-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
Was able to get a little more work done on the...

Was able to get a little more work done on the engine this weekend. Here's what I did:
Installed fuel rails and new fuel injectors & hoses.
Installed remaining wiring harnesses from ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-05-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
And I'm just slowly chugging away on the engine. ...

And I'm just slowly chugging away on the engine. Still waiting for a few more parts to be delivered before I can wrap it all up.

Since the last update, I have:
Changed oil filter
Fixed...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-30-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
While the engine was just sitting on the stand,...

While the engine was just sitting on the stand, waiting for more parts to arrive, it dripped a few drops of oil into the pan underneath. This seemed a bit odd, since I had already drained all the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-25-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
Had sporadic chances to work on the engine over...

Had sporadic chances to work on the engine over the last few days. In that time, I painted the timing marks on the fan (and the fins near the marks), cleaned & inspected the throttle body & intake...
Forum: Track Talk 01-24-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 828
Posted By BillC
Nice idea, but he's too far away to drive at all...

Nice idea, but he's too far away to drive at all -- RVs don't work well across oceans.
Forum: Track Talk 01-22-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 828
Posted By BillC
DE car rental?

A friend in another PCA region is interested in coming out to join PCA Potomac in a DE or two, sometime this year. He's too far away to bring his car, so he's looking for information on track car...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-20-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
We're back from our vacation trip, and time to...

We're back from our vacation trip, and time to get back to work on the car.

First, I took a look at the cylinder head temp sensor, to see what was installed. I couldn't see any numbers, so I...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-02-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
Someone on 914World came up with the correct...

Someone on 914World came up with the correct answer -- the flap is underneath the tabs and should be on top. With it set up like that, the cooling flaps are locked open.

I'm not sure if this was...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-01-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
Given the history of everything else I've found...

Given the history of everything else I've found with the car, I decided to go through the engine before reinstalling it. I got as far as taking the accessories and shrouds off of it, and found plenty...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-29-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 52,668
Posted By BillC
Hard to believe it's been almost three years...

Hard to believe it's been almost three years since I've worked on this car. All the usual excuses apply -- life, kids, wife, work, racing, etc.

Anyway, it's time to get back on the car. I'd really...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 12-21-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By BillC
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 12-11-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By BillC
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 12-04-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By BillC
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 12-02-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By BillC
Sold

Sold!
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 11-26-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 164
Posted By BillC
Gone

Gone
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-30-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 496
Posted By BillC
Pics?

Pics?
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 10-04-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By BillC
It would be a bit of a drive for you, but Radial...

It would be a bit of a drive for you, but Radial Tire in Silver Spring can refinish your wheels. Last time I had a set done, it was $150 per wheel (17").
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 09-18-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 236
Posted By BillC
I'd love to buy the engine hoist and tilter, but...

I'd love to buy the engine hoist and tilter, but already have two engine stands. Would you be willing to sell them separately? PM sent.

Thanks!
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 09-09-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 215
Posted By BillC
Dewalt rolling tool box

Dewalt 28", 12 gallon rolling tool box. Lifetime warranty, water resistant, 80 pound capacity. In very nice condition. I used this to hold my tools at DEs and races. Selling because I've upgraded...
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