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Posted by: JOEPROPER Sep 16 2019, 04:40 PM
Why is this hole so big?
Posted by: JOEPROPER Sep 16 2019, 04:42 PM
I assume someone repaired the firewall and forgot this..
Posted by: JOEPROPER Sep 16 2019, 04:44 PM
I guess now that the engine is in, I'll need to 
and 
it into place. 
Posted by: dakotaewing Sep 16 2019, 05:04 PM
Nevermind-
Posted by: JOEPROPER Sep 16 2019, 05:19 PM
Nevermind-
It's where the shift rod comes thru the firewall.
I just looked at RD panel and it may be a generic photo, but it doesn't show that part with the reinforcement and cup.
Posted by: bbrock Sep 16 2019, 06:42 PM
That's a bummer. 
I wouldn't think the bushing would fit right without that piece. Also, the outer lip is needed to hold the dust boot that is supposed to protect the shift coupler.
Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 17 2019, 06:42 AM
I guess now that the engine is in, I'll need to
and it into place. Joe, Side shift trans?
I have a rear firewall section cut out of a car from which that can ba harvested.
Bruce
Posted by: JOEPROPER Sep 17 2019, 07:12 AM
I guess now that the engine is in, I'll need to
and it into place. Joe, Side shift trans?
I have a rear firewall section cut out of a car from which that can ba harvested.
Bruce
Thank you Bruce, I have this section that I'm going to use. I'm just looking at it and trying to figure out how to deal with the heater cable tube.
This is not a big deal for some people here, but will require some planning for me to do it correctly.
Posted by: bbrock Sep 17 2019, 07:31 AM
I've never looked at that piece closely, but would it be possible to separate the disc piece from the firewall patch? Is it spot welded on? I think it would be a lot easier to plug weld the disc onto you firewall than to try to cut and butt weld a patch. 
Posted by: JOEPROPER Sep 17 2019, 07:41 AM
I've never looked at that piece closely, but would it be possible to separate the disc piece from the firewall patch? Is it spot welded on? I think it would be a lot easier to plug weld the disc onto you firewall than to try to cut and butt weld a patch.
I didn't think of that. The section behind the disc has a reinforced plate. I'm not sure if this is necessary, and if not, maybe i could just buy the Tangerine Racing firewall bearing setup and rivet it in. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=209
Posted by: ChrisFoley Sep 17 2019, 08:11 AM
I've never looked at that piece closely, but would it be possible to separate the disc piece from the firewall patch? Is it spot welded on? I think it would be a lot easier to plug weld the disc onto you firewall than to try to cut and butt weld a patch.
I didn't think of that. The section behind the disc has a reinforced plate. I'm not sure if this is necessary, and if not, maybe i could just buy the Tangerine Racing firewall bearing setup and rivet it in. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=209
The rivet holes are on a 1.875" circle so it should be easy to install it over the existing hole. While having the reinforcing piece in place is a nice idea I don't see it as necessary structurally when using my bearing assembly. The aluminum housing features a groove for the boot so not having that on the firewall is no problem either.
Posted by: JOEPROPER Sep 17 2019, 08:22 AM
I've never looked at that piece closely, but would it be possible to separate the disc piece from the firewall patch? Is it spot welded on? I think it would be a lot easier to plug weld the disc onto you firewall than to try to cut and butt weld a patch.
I didn't think of that. The section behind the disc has a reinforced plate. I'm not sure if this is necessary, and if not, maybe i could just buy the Tangerine Racing firewall bearing setup and rivet it in. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=209
The rivet holes are on a 1.875" circle so it should be easy to install it over the existing hole. While having the reinforcing piece in place is a nice idea I don't see it as necessary structurally when using my bearing assembly. The aluminum housing features a groove for the boot so not having that on the firewall is no problem either.
That's all I need to hear. I'll post results after I get the bearing assembly. Thanks!
Posted by: 76-914 Sep 17 2019, 08:28 AM
Good move. Every review that I've read re: Tangerine's shift bushing, is stellar. Everyone says it makes the 914 shift like a modern car. So, as my Dad used to tell me, "You fell into a bucket of shit and came out smelling like a rose". 
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