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Posted by: gulf908 Feb 26 2017, 11:45 PM

Guys

I have a plastic plug in the side rail just under the battery on my '70 -6.
I need another for the other side as I have only tape there
Does this plug have a part number - I looked on the parts cd but its hidden somewhere
It seems to be plugging a hole - is the hole for the -4s ?

TIA
Dennis


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Posted by: porschetub Feb 27 2017, 01:29 AM

possibly for rain tray drains Dennis,many wiser than me may comment.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Feb 27 2017, 08:20 AM

Yes, the hole is for the 4 cyl. rain tray drains.
The plug is a 6 only part. (no rain tray)
There is another oval shape plug on original 6 cyl. cars to fill one of the fuel
line holes.
Is either still available ?

Posted by: forrestkhaag Feb 27 2017, 10:44 AM

On my 71, I made two round plates with a tab on them for bolting them to the tin. They work fine and is a simple fix / not sure if 914 rubber has them aftermarket..

Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 27 2017, 10:55 AM

I have two 40mm holes to plug there myself. There are solid rubber grommets that size, but I haven't found them in small lots.

I'd opt for that original Porsche (like yours) part if someone finds a source.

Posted by: Tom_T Feb 27 2017, 12:50 PM

IIRC Auto Atlanta has them as repros, not sure if 914Rubber does.

AA also just got in the 3 rear trunk floor plastic plugs (2 sizes) as a new repro FYI.


Tom
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Posted by: Harpo Feb 27 2017, 06:55 PM

I would buy two of these. Maybe 914rubber can make them?

Thanks

Posted by: GeorgeRud Feb 27 2017, 08:49 PM

Don't know about availability, but the part numbers were:

914 559 243 10 Large plug

914 559 245 10. Gas line plug

Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 27 2017, 09:50 PM

Weird, but I found two of them in my 914 stuff. I don't recall where they came from or where I got them.

Posted by: porschetub Feb 28 2017, 12:31 PM

I have blocked off all unused opening with rubber gromments and got the rubber seals around the engine tins sealing the best I can.
The fan on the 6 is a powerful beast think I have stopped it drawing some of the hot air,got to make even a small difference right ?

Posted by: GeorgeRud Feb 28 2017, 12:57 PM

You want to plug them up as much as possible, though the engine cover grill will be the easiest way for air to get to the engine. Any rubber plugs/grommets should do the job, but the Porsche ones may be desirable for the concour crowd.

Posted by: gulf908 Mar 1 2017, 12:53 AM

Guys

thanks for your help on this

cheers
Dennis

Posted by: mgphoto Mar 1 2017, 08:52 AM

No not for 4/cyl, these are to run oil lines and such. The drain holes are toward the rear of the engine compartment. Not sure about later models but '72 and down have them.
Check with Bruce Stone for this item.
Good luck,
Mike

Posted by: 6freak Mar 1 2017, 03:46 PM

I need a few as well, been looking forever!... to run oil lines! first I heard that one

Posted by: sbsix Mar 1 2017, 09:07 PM

NLA for a very long time. Hoping Mark at 914rubber can reproduce. The ones fromAA are black and not clear like the OE ones.

Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 1 2017, 10:01 PM

I used hot water, Soft Scrub, and a toothbrush, they look NOS.

I'm baffled as to where they came from.

Posted by: sbsix Mar 2 2017, 02:33 PM

These are from my six. I haven't been able to whiten them at all. Love suggestions or if we could persuade 914rubber to reproduce?


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Posted by: sbsix Mar 2 2017, 02:35 PM

Top shot. I'm sending these while about to hike up Machu Picchu! I just love technology!


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