DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

The author Roy Smith who wrote the book 'Porsche - The Racing 914s' has contact me. "I need to point out an error in the European chart of the 914 book, the problem which turns out to be both technical and driver error was a technical problem on the formatting. Compounded by it not being notice...

The 914-4 clutch cable is a bit longer than it should be due to the original plastic cable clevis retainer being longer than the now used slimmer metal cable retainer. It is not unusual for the adjusting lock nut to be on the maximum adjustment and often a spacer is fitted under the nut so you have ...

Looking at PET no fixings are mentioned so maybe mine has been modified on the past. Where's Kevin when you need him?! Under a 914 usually! :lol: The exhaust heat guard was originally welded into place to the underside of the rear boot area. Often removed, when rear boot panel is replaced / repaired.

My best advice is go with the Porsche supplied tinted screen, £300 is a fair price ( i paid that 4yrs ago) from memory i think it is tinted at the top fading to clear on the lower part. also get a professional to fit it, might cost a few quid more but well worth it. IMHO. The windscreens supplied b...

I'm really looking forward to learning how to drive this car. What a great day. Very happy to hear you now have your 914 registered, now you can put some miles on the clock and join in the fun we 914 drivers have together! Car is fab. Brakes are horrid You have to allow time for the new brake pads ...

LMR wrote:Nice to see a moving 914!! And sounds lovely

Yes in deed it sounds great, but am bit disappointed that I can't hear my 914-6 in front too, as you told me it was very loud!

Am also looking forward to seeing Paul's 914 on the PCGB Stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show in November.

misteralz wrote:Sorted for all that lot now, but thank you! Needing a clutch cable now...

Try Porsche it might be back in stock! Around £30 when I last bought one which was cheaper than Roger Brays aftermarket ones they sell!

The 1.7 / 1.8 lead set can be used on the 2.0 if you can't find a 2.0 set; just change the two long spark plug sockets to short sockets, they just unscrew. I have found over the years different manufactures lead wires vary in length and one or two leads might not belong enough to clip into the tin-w...

Over the years I have quite a few different brake problems to fix on numerous 914s of my own and for other 914 owners. There are other parts of the brake circuit which could be causing the problem and not just the brake equaliser especially as you are saying the braking is poor. Are you hearing the ...

Thank you all very much for the birthday messages. I had an enjoyable birthday. jackstowers even baked me a birthday cake with a 914 on it! :salute: https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13932931_1196493183746629_5854466850155703057_n.jpg?oh=ad00ac14389ad1ecdc7aabd634a7cfb7&oe=58121D0C

So out of interest, what is the right size for a 1975 914? The 1975 914 was fitted with 5½ J x 15 rims and the original tyre size fitted at the factory was: 1.8 : 165/80 SR 15 2.0 : 165/80 HR 15 Here is the fitment guide that Porsche have made for these cars http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/cla...

Gentlemen! So just converting from the original 1.7 fuel injection to a six with carbs! So just refitting the petrol tank, do I still need the expansion tank ?? I'm guessing I don't need the charcoal filter box any more??? If I do where or how to plumb it ?? Expansion tanks were add on top of the f...

I have a rod you can borrow.

Not sure you will get the same result when you change up a gear!

Hi Stuart, If I recall correctly, the flaps purpose is to restrict the air flow and warm the engine up faster, so they are not really necessary on a semi-competition engine. I'm fairly sure that I took them out of mine when I rebuilt it, but a/ it was over 35 years ago.........! b/ the whole engine...

Have you checked the contact points duel angle, vacuum advance unit (is the hose connected? Is the vacuum unit holding a vacuum) and idle timing to make sure it is still as it should be?