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Posted by: Stoddy Jan 19 2019, 11:36 AM

Hello!

Anyone know what these three plugs are for? Just by the gear
stick.





Replace or repair? I guess I need to strip a bit more back.




Hell Hole not looking too bad so far??????

Posted by: Larmo63 Jan 19 2019, 11:41 AM

The three plugs lead up to the center console bits.

You may not have a center console, but they are there on the cars.

Posted by: Dion Jan 19 2019, 11:47 AM

Those plugs like Lawrence said are for the center console gauges. Clean up around that pedal cluster better, get rid of the tar in the area to see what condition the steel is in.
Battery tray area clean thoroughly and get a pick/screwdriver and have a poke around.
Good luck, plenty of threads on rust issues. Doesn’t seem too bad.


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Posted by: Tom_T Jan 20 2019, 01:21 PM

.... confirming that the 3 plugs are definitely for the short wiring harness for the 3 center console gauges. If desired, you can always add a used or new-repro console with either nice used/restored or new version (smaller diameter) VDO gauges, get a used or rebuilt/repro center console harness (Jeff Bowlsby website below - also look for & download his various electrical diagrams applicable to your 914 year/sub-model/engine), & just plug-&-play!

http://bowlsby.net/914/WiringHarnesses/

IMHO for both floor & hell hole - you'll need to replace with either NOS-Porsche or Repro RD panels (or parts therefrom) - & get a lighted "snake camera" to look into the hole at the Longitudinals on both L & R sides to check for rust inside the Longs.

From what I see at your hell hole pic, there is surface rust at least, with a high probability of it going deeper - given that you're in a wet UK climate. So get a screwdriver & start prodding around everywhere on the Long, Suspension Console, Inner Fender/Side Wall area. I say do so even if the tray/support itself is sturdy, because it could be a newer replacement with rust issues on the other areas mentioned.

Also check the lower firewall both above & below the lip, & the L-side below the relay panel, & inside the tunnel while you're at it!

If not rusted - then you won't need to replace there, but the floor looks bad & may also have spots on the passenger side &/or behind/under the seats. The extent will determine which size/extent of repair panel to buy, since they come in L & R, F & R quarters & half panels, as well as the full floor.

If you have enough spots on there needing replacement, then you may be better off doing a larger panel cut & replace welded in at 4 straight seams - rather than trying to do a bunch of smaller patched areas - & it will be more sturdy if cut & replaced to the factory manual's recommended panel cuts/seams (you can buy the original 8 vol. Factory Repair Manual plus bonus manuals & diagrams from Auto Atlanta for around $36 IIRC).

Cheers Mate!
Tom
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Posted by: Tom_T Jan 20 2019, 01:27 PM

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Posted by: Stoddy Jan 27 2019, 04:38 AM

Guys, thats's so useful, thanks!

Apologies for late reply, been away on holiday and didn't want to be too unsociable whilst with the family!
We went skiing in the Dolomites, the skiing was awesome but I reckon it's going to be a destination for THE COLONEL on his completion, the roads looked fantastic!

Thanks again for the above information!


Stoddy.

Posted by: 914 Ranch Jan 27 2019, 07:12 AM