Joe Barthlow
Well-Known Member
Been lurking for a few weeks. Yesterday I bought a 1976 3.0Si. An original survivor with 77K on the clock. Previous owners did some work on the motor, suspension, head, fuel injection, brakes, automatic transmission, radiator/fan, windshield and sun roof. Paint was said to be a respray of the original, but it's hard to tell. My maiden voyage was from Portland to Eugene, Oregon, 120 miles. I made it. The interior is OK. It seems to run fine, though the idle is a little high. It will be a rolling project. Came with an Enrico Nerdi steering wheel, couple sets of Euro bumpers and extra fuel injection system.
initial needs:
• I'm looking for 4 of the original 14in wheels that came on the '76 3.0Si. I currently have 16in Aplina replicas. Lower rear springs were installed, but I would like to return it to the original specified height and wheel size.
• my driver's seat has a couple of tears. any online sources out there for repair?
• looking for an original working radio. See many Bavaria radios on ebay, but there seems to be many. not sure which is the right one.
• my AC is shot. from reading, I understand they were not great to begin with. My charger is gone, but the wiring in there. I'm looking for a replacement unit and/or alternative AC solutions.
• what are the preferred shop manuals? Parts manuals? Diagrams... Best place to find them?
• Can anyone here recommend an E3 guru in the Willamette Valley? I have some options, but thought I'd check around.
• oil recommendation?
• If anyone has photos of swapping out bumpers, please share.
Thanks!
initial needs:
• I'm looking for 4 of the original 14in wheels that came on the '76 3.0Si. I currently have 16in Aplina replicas. Lower rear springs were installed, but I would like to return it to the original specified height and wheel size.
• my driver's seat has a couple of tears. any online sources out there for repair?
• looking for an original working radio. See many Bavaria radios on ebay, but there seems to be many. not sure which is the right one.
• my AC is shot. from reading, I understand they were not great to begin with. My charger is gone, but the wiring in there. I'm looking for a replacement unit and/or alternative AC solutions.
• what are the preferred shop manuals? Parts manuals? Diagrams... Best place to find them?
• Can anyone here recommend an E3 guru in the Willamette Valley? I have some options, but thought I'd check around.
• oil recommendation?
• If anyone has photos of swapping out bumpers, please share.
Thanks!
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