DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Do you still need one ??? ...... Probably got one in the gge .... let me know and I'll put one in the post for you.

atb
Steve

drummerboytom wrote: Cheapest option is to borrow some from a friendly fellow 914 owner for MOT day

...thanks for the offer ! I'll be there in the morning ! ......just kidding !

Thanks
Steve

Thought about doing that but wasn't sure how legit it is, as the "indicators" end up a lot further inboard ..... need a friendly MOT man I suppose :wink: What about the fronts ? ..... can you run with US yellow side-lights or do I need the 1/2 white lenses and to wire another bulb holder f...

Sorry if this has been covered before on the forum ..... Finally getting around to convertiing my imported 914 to meet uk lighting regs, only to find that the light clusters, especially the rears, are v. expensive ! I've done the easy/cheap part and bought 7" headlights and i'm looking for tips...

356SC/912 c/w Solex 40PII's ...... solid fuel lines with banjo fittings etc wanted.

TIA
Steve

Looking for an unmolested set of con-rods with part number ending .01

I'm after the ones without the oil hole through beam at the small end.

Many thanks
Steve

Thanks Mike / Paul ..... not looking for a shiny new one though.
Cheers anyway,
steve

Hi Steven

Yes, I think so ...... see http://www.vw-online.co.uk/acatalog/356_C.jpg

Mine is a '64C but I think the Drivers Manual is same for all C's ?

Cheers
Steve

Does anyone have a copy of a 356C Drivers Manual I can beg, borrow, steal, or even buy ! ?

I'm not looking for a pristine collectors item, but just a copy to read ..... tatty, torn, oily fingerprints no problem.

Even just a photocopy would be great.

Anybody ?

TIA
Steve

Thanks for the generous offer Ad .......I'm OK for time on this and will order all the parts needed when I strip the caliper and see what I need ...thanks again though. I did spot the ones on ebay, but don't want to spend £275 even if they were new ! As David says, I'll learn about these calipers if...

THANKS EVERYONE !!!!!!

Steve

Thanks to all for the info ...... looks like I'll probably have to rebuild !

I'm not up on suppliers for 914 parts yet ....
Roger Bray seems to have rebuild kits on his website ..... any suggestions for other 914 parts suppliers gratefully received.

Thanks
Steve

abm914 wrote:Steve

It could be the flexible hoses but it could also be the handbrake arm rachet mechanisms in the calipers.........

Not sure what goes on inside these particular calipers ...... is a rebuild straightforward ?? ....... Anybody got an exploded diagram ?

Thanks
Steve

Can you help ????? ..... see posting on Tecnical Advice page.

Many thanks !
Steve

When I imported my '74 914 from the US, one of the rear brake calipers was binding badly, so the car was pushed into the garage and I got on with other jobs. Eventually I have got around to trying to sort the problem with no luck ! With handbrake cables disconnected, I have set the venting gaps seve...