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Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:16 pm
by roger
Hi Barry
Yes - I'm pretty good now thanks. By the way, in the garage (amongst other things) are four Dunlop 13" 5 1/2 J solid steel wheels shod with 185/60 tyres - any ideas what they fit??
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:22 pm
by Lazza
Any recommendations for an in-line filter?
Sounds like a good idea to fit one whilst the carbs are being cleaned
Lazza
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:03 pm
by Nige
just an off the shelf item from your local car shop will be fine, those large plastic clear ones, just cut the fuel line make sure the flow is the right way around and jubilee clip it in. No more than a fiver. Its not fuel injected so doesn't need a high pressure one.
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:34 am
by Helen
after Larry threatening to "tinker" with my car
i got scared....so i've just sold my beloved 944Se so i can afford to have Fansis Tutill sort out the 914 for me...
booked in for next week
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:06 am
by Nige
Helen, try these also
http://www.raceshack.co.uk/
they really know their type 4 stuff
Or even that Peter Burgess I mentioned earlier, this is only a minor problem, how much with Francis Tuthill's charge???
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:18 pm
by Helen
we loaded the car on the trailer this morning and delivered to Francis Tuthills, met by total lack of interest but, hopefully i can blame that on the weather which was awful..
worried about leaving my car there now..but i shall reserve judgment (and booking any more of my cars in there) untill i see what magic they perform on the 914..im asured they are well worth the money they charge....
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:48 pm
by fourteener
Helen -did you leave it outside in said weather??
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:09 pm
by Helen
yes...sob
they did assure me it would be taking in-side asap
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:42 am
by Bewildebeest
I've dealt with Fran in the past and he may come across as laid back to the point of not being interested but I think it's just that he's always very busy and of course the best companies are busy because......?
As for prices - well I don't think he can be beaten for knowledge, experience and expertise so you get what you pay for and if you're lucky and get him on a quiet day he's an interesting and pleasant chap to have a chat with. I still can't afford him though !
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:19 am
by Helen
well dosn't look like i'm going to see my motor back untill next year
oh well i guess it stops me taking it out on these salty roads, reallymissing it though
many many thanks to Roger for helping Fransis get his head around the car..
it's very much apprechiated.
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:25 am
by Helen
picking the car up tomorrow.
i'm really looking forward to driving it home..just hope it dosn't rain
Roger many thanks for talking to Fancis tutill for me.. if you ever want a drive you know where i can be found
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:26 am
by hot66
what turned out to be the problem?
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:40 am
by Helen
not 100% sure yet,
Larry knows as he spoke to Francis this morning.
i do know extra filters have been fitted to help stop the carbs for blocking up, gearbox and clutch have also been taken apart and (hopefully) sorted out. to stop the slipping/sticking that i was having trouble with.
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:58 am
by Helen
oooohhh hhhoooo!!
i have my 914 back..
WOW its a beast...francis has worked hismagic and i have now have one HOT car
i can even change gear without fighting with the gearbox..
to say im pleased is an understatment.....Roger this car rocks
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:40 pm
by roger
Helen - I'm really pleased you have it sorted and only sorry it happened so early in your ownership. Hopefully you can enjoy it to the full now (in dry weather of course!)
Regards
Roger