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Posted by: wilchek Apr 12 2010, 07:47 PM

So my transmission has been having issues. So out it must come. All went awesome not a single stuck bolt or rust issue. A true miracle for a 914 . However, the previous owner decided to relocate the battery to a box in the trunk. The box is welded in to the upper right corner and for the most part is out of the way in the trunk. However, it extends into the transmission area. So I start to pull the tranny and yep the housing hit the battery box after pulling the trans I cleared everything except the two bottom studs. I decided to use another nut and jam one so I can remove the stud. Worked great and transmission came out without a problem

Posted by: wilchek Apr 12 2010, 07:49 PM

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Posted by: wilchek Apr 12 2010, 07:51 PM

Trunk

Posted by: McMark Apr 12 2010, 07:54 PM

I sympathize with you. You're absolutely right. Porsche/VW spent a HUGE amount of money to make everything work together.

Are you taking the box out?

Posted by: wilchek Apr 12 2010, 07:55 PM

Original Trans

Posted by: wilchek Apr 12 2010, 07:56 PM

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Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 12 2010, 08:00 PM

It's amazing how well VW/Porsche got water to work with battery acid and get trapped in the hell hole.

That battery box is actually pretty cool. Too bad you don't have the clearance you need.
I guess your best bet is to cut it out, seal the hole, and put in a new battery tray?

Nice Green. Any more pics of the car?

Posted by: wilchek Apr 12 2010, 08:06 PM

It is actually a great spot it just needs to be a bit higher or a couple inches toward the back of the car and all would be perfect.

Posted by: brant Apr 12 2010, 08:14 PM

moving weight rearward is not good for balance.
sure a 30lb battery may not be noticeable on the street
but why change anything to "hurt" handling?

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 12 2010, 08:36 PM

We all can't be cool racers that drill holes in everything

Posted by: brant Apr 12 2010, 09:08 PM

m'kay... weight is bad... m'kay


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Posted by: vsg914 Apr 13 2010, 06:19 AM

Looks like you could lower the back of the engine enough to remove the trans.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Apr 13 2010, 06:23 AM

Use a PC680 battery and make the box at least 3" shorter.

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 13 2010, 08:30 AM

That's the next battery for my 914 very soon. The PC925 is way overkill for a stock 4cyl engine.

Posted by: kwales Apr 13 2010, 01:28 PM

Dang, that brings back memories.

There was a 914 parts company out of Jacksonville Florida in the 1980's that offered that battery relocation box.

A bud of mine bought one for his aubergine 914.