Porsche 914 for Newbies - Ep 08 Speedo Drip Fix and Trans Gear Oil Change

[@IanKarr]

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[@chriscarey1291]

Ian, easily some of the best KZbin instructional videos available on the venue! Your directions are clear, precise and readily understandable. Even for someone like me who was born with 10 thumbs and half a cerebral cortex! Many thanks for helping our your fellow 914 enthusiasts as you do! Good on ya, mate!

[@IanKarr]

Thanks, Chris! I have only 3 brain cells left myself...

[@thecazzer35]

Thank You...Because of your videos I was able to change my engine oil and gearbox oil this morning. It took me about an hour total for both jobs. Removing the passenger rear tire makes life much easier. I also adjusted my clutch cable while I was under there. I was able put the oil into the gearbox case without using a funnel, I used a jack stand to support and tilt the oil bottle to empty the bottle into the case.

[@IanKarr]

Awesome! Congrats!

[@acchaladka]

Watched the whole series with pleasure, though i don't own one, am paying off debt, have no garage to work in, live in a frozen country, and Boxsters are cheaper. Great work, thank you Ian.

[@IanKarr]

Thanks! Wrenching is therapeutic even when virtual ;)

[@RichardCasto]

One extra tip for the bolt tightening at 5:38. I have seen the threaded flange area on the end cover develop a crack if the special bolt is over tightened. Typically that crack runs from the threaded section down toward the opening for the speedo drive. So that is one area to be careful. Kudos for not going overboard on the oil recommendation. I also am a fan of quality "dino" oil that meets the correct spec. As you say, make sure it is GL5.

[@IanKarr]

Great point about the housing bolt. Thanks!

[@ronjose51]

Hey Ian I purchased a 914 a few weeks ago and I just want to say thank you so much, you’ve save me so much money! Waiting for the caliper rebuilt video 👍

[@IanKarr]

Cool! LMK if you want my paypal address ;). Already did the caliper rebuild video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oprcgaaqd82FqbM

[@ronjose51]

Ian Karr I thought my like and sub would be enough 😪 lol

[@tnasburypl]

Love your videos. It's awesome you have so many rebuilds and updates to make the car super dialed. :)

[@IanKarr]

Thanks, Tyler!

[@michaelctanner]

Thanks Ian for these wonderfully concise vids! Nice to see someone with love for teeners...

[@IanKarr]

My pleasure! These videos are the only things in my life where someone might describe me as "concise" ;)

[@michaelctanner]

Ian Karr I meant it in the sense of precision, not tightness😉

[@IanKarr]

@@michaelctanner ha! ok then ;)

[@davedarling4316]

I'll definitely follow this video when I do this job on my car!! One thing for filling the car: Many Friendly Local Auto Parts Stores (FLAPS) sell pumps that thread onto the top of a gear oil bottle in place of the cap. The pump has a moderate-length hose on its outlet and a barbed piece on the other end. It stays put in the hole, and you can just use the pump to push the oil in. Not sure if this is better than using gravity, especially as you wind up laying under the car to work the pump, but it's another method.

[@IanKarr]

Nice! Please add the name of the pump...

[@rikkoenen2997]

Really good videos you have made Ian, like this as a starting 914 owner. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@IanKarr]

Thanks! Glad you find them helpful. It must be great to drive a 914 in the Netherlands. Beautiful country!

[@Tmrfe0962]

Ian, again another well produced and informative video, even for those of us who aren’t necessarily a “newbie” thanks for taking the time. I’ll be doing mine soon. It’s out of the car, so it’ll be a bit easier, and I agree about the fluids...old school works best n some applications for sure.

[@IanKarr]

Thanks, Billy. I think we're all in a perpetual state of newbie-ness ;)

[@randyfleet9968]

Thanks for the heads up on the upgraded speedometer housing. I covered mine with liquid insulation. It worked..... for a while.

[@IanKarr]

all good!

[@johnholtkamp2636]

Thanks for making this video. I'll be watching more.

[@IanKarr]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@andrewsoupene1028]

Best video info and explanation ever !

[@IanKarr]

Wow thanks Andrew!

[@cheftush]

Hi Ian, very well presented series of videos. Thanks for taking the time to make and upload them.

[@IanKarr]

Thanks! It makes the work take a lot longer, but it's worth it if it helps the greater good!

[@914rubber6]

Great video as always Ian. This is also applicable to 911's with a 901 transmission.

[@IanKarr]

Yep! I mentioned other cars which use a 901 at the top, but I should've called out the 911 specifically. Thanks for the note!

[@hellomcfly2438]

Thank you Ian for great video

[@IanKarr]

Glad you enjoyed it. Please subscribe for lots more!

[@alex-v5j3w]

Currently suffering from a speedo drip, but I use a hall effect speedometer so I'm considering replacing the angle drive with a bolt.

[@IanKarr]

Cool idea. Will prob need a sealing washer around the head too.

[@kevintaylor1290]

Mr. Kerr, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos and found them to be most informative. You have been kind enough to answer some questions for me before and would like to trouble you with another one. I have a 1972 1.7 liter, bought it used a fe years back and need to change the tires. Do you have information related to the proper size tire I could purchase that would be as close to original as possible and suggested source(s)? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kevin Taylor

[@IanKarr]

Hi Kevin. Thanks for watching. Lots of guys (including me) run 195-65-15. You'll probably find the most selection at that size. Another popular size is 185-70-15. 165-80-15 look closest to OEM, but there are limited options. I generally buy from Tirerack.com. Hope this helps. Please subscribe if you haven't already. And consider joining patreon.com/iankarr. We have monthly zoom chats and lots of info is exchanged.

[@kevintaylor1290]

@@IanKarr Thanks so much for the quick reply and provided insight. I will also certainly look into the Patreon page noted as well!

[@dewder74]

Awesome video as always.

[@IanKarr]

I appreciate that

[@thomassteffora2210]

New 914 and going through some small probs. The angle-drive gear came detached from the bushing and bounced around on the road for a bit. Need to replace the angle-drive gear. The speedo cable got a little chewed up too so prob will need to replace that too. I'm getting the new bushing kit you're suggesting here (thx). And with the new angle-drive gear, I'm concerned I won't have that washer where it screws into the bushing. Do new angle-drive gears typically come with that (the one on AutoAtlanta)? Lastly, do you have a video for running a new speedo line? Thanks for videos!

[@IanKarr]

Prob best to order a spare washer just in case. Replacing the speedo cable is pretty straightforward. Just tie a string to the old one when you fish it through the firewall so you can tie it to the new one and guide it in. Good luck!

[@thomassteffora2210]

@@IanKarr Thanks much! I'll let you know how it goes

[@adriantolman3456]

Hey Ian, I was just performing the exact speedometer replacement you showed in this video. When inserting the set screw, the hole was not perfectly aligned and caused the set screw to kick sideways and appears that I sheared the thread on the transmission mount. I’m terrified… what do I do now?

[@IanKarr]

There's no terror in 914s! Okay, well maybe the oil strainer bolt. Without seeing the damage, I'd say first try to tap the thread at the same size. Maybe it just needs a little cleaning up. If that doesn't work, you should be able to use a time-sert to repair the hole. Good luck...let us know how it goes.

[@tnasburypl]

I love your videos. 914's are really fun cars.

[@IanKarr]

Thanks, Tyler!

[@reidjensen569]

Another great video. Thank You!

[@IanKarr]

Thanks man!

[@graemelliott3942]

Cool Video🏁

[@IanKarr]

Thanks Graem!

[@johnkelley7543]

Dude, get an angled crescent wrench / spanner. Those vice grips are giving me palpitations.

[@IanKarr]

Ha. Yeah, that would work too. Nothing to have heart issues over though ;)

[@davenagelphoto]

Thanks

[@IanKarr]

Thanks for watching!