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Posted by: srozick Oct 13 2015, 01:38 PM

I need to replace the right hinge for my trunk lid and found the Porsche 914 JWest Trunk Hinge Pivot as an option. No welding. Has anyone used this replacement part?
thanks

Posted by: JamesM Oct 15 2015, 12:24 AM

yup, works great

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 15 2015, 09:36 AM

The base should still be welded in, the bolt mounting is more for alignment.

Posted by: JWest Oct 15 2015, 10:51 AM

I do not recommend welding the kit in place.

There is a second plate that goes in the fenderwell. This sandwiches the original (thin and usually fatigued) metal, reinforcing it and clamping the mount in place. If it is welded it will probably crack at the junction of the weld and the thinner metal, just like the original.

Posted by: JamesM Oct 15 2015, 10:54 AM

I didnt weld mine, just used the bolts and the backing plate, had it in for quite a few years with no issues.

Much better than the stock hinge

Posted by: Philip W. Oct 15 2015, 11:03 AM

I have to do this to mine and I have the kit already. can I get it mounted with out having to remove the trunk lid and torsion bars completely?

Phil

Posted by: JWest Oct 15 2015, 11:17 AM

You will have to unhook the torsion bar.

Once that is done, you can unbolt the hinge from the trunk lid and remove it from the car (leaving the trunk installed and the other hinge in place.

With the hinge out, you have room to grind off the remnants of the old mount.

Now you can bolt the hinge back to the trunk lid. The new mount can be slipped in place and 3 of the 4 holes can be drilled with the trunk positioned right where it needs to be.

Jack up the side of the car to be able to reach around the rear tire, and you can slip the reinforcing plate onto the bolts and tighten.

Now you can raise the trunk and the hinge will move out of the way to drill the last hole.

Install and tighten that bolt, then reinstall the torsion bar or convert to Camp 914 shocks.