From: bob@pelicanparts.com on behalf of Bob at Pelican Parts [bob@pelicanparts.com] Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 5:22 PM To: JIMTULL@webtv.net Cc: pelicanparts@csi.com Subject: Re: Porsche 914 Ignition Problem Wayne at Pelican Parts wrote: > > Hi there James. Let me forward you to Bob in Tech Support, who can help > you with your question. > > Thanks, > > Wayne > > JAMES TULL wrote: > > > I have a 1975 1.8 litre, L jetronic fuel injected 914. It is a nice > > car, starts and runs well but when warm, the car will die. It will > > restart but only run for 15 seconds ad die again. It must be getting > > fuel because it starts and reves wonderfully. The alternator is weak > > though. But the battery still has enough amperage to start the car. > > Any Clues ??? Hi Jim, I would start with making sure that the electrical system is in good shape. After all, it sounds like you need to replace the alternator anyway, and these cars need a fully charged battery to run properly. The battery may have enough current to start the car, but not enough left to keep it running with a bad alternator. Basically, electronic fuel injection needs a properly functioning electrical system. After that, if you still have problems, I would check the fuel pressure to make sure that it is in spec. Another cause of poor performance in these cars, considering their age, is leaks in the various vacuum hoses. You may wish to replace them all as good insurance. Or to pinpoint the location of a leak, take the car outside in a well-ventilated area, away from ignition sources. Start the engine, and release a little propane near where you think the vacuum leaks might be. When the engine speeds up, there's your leak. Also, there is another set of points in the distributor that controls the fuel injection. These must be in good condition and adjusted properly. Hope this helps--Lemme know.