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Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Nov 24 2023, 01:53 PM

I finally realized why my engine lid flys open bangs the targa top if I don't put one hand on the lid when I pop it open: the rubber stoppers are missing in the hinges.

I looked on 914 Rubber's site but didn't see them based on the item descriptions.

Does anybody know where I can buy them?


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Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Nov 24 2023, 02:19 PM

we have plenty, they are also used on the bottom of the front trunk

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 24 2023, 04:07 PM

In stock and on sale

https://914rubber.com/engine-deck-lid-and-front-trunk-buffer-for-porsche-914


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Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Nov 25 2023, 04:26 PM

Thank you. Ordered : )

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 25 2023, 04:53 PM

Learned something new today ! Never knew a stopper fit in there.


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Posted by: wonkipop Nov 25 2023, 05:27 PM

yep.
originals are still in mine. and rock hard.
i never let the engine lid fly up unrestrained.
put my hand above it when using cable release and open it gently.

didn't realise same as trunk stoppers. looks more purely cylindrical in mine.
but trunk stoppers probably work just fine.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Nov 25 2023, 07:30 PM

They also push into the leading edge of the front trunk floor to keep the front apron
from rattling.

Posted by: FL000 Nov 25 2023, 08:12 PM

That makes two of us. Makes me wonder what else is missing on mine that I am oblivious too

Posted by: majkos1 Nov 26 2023, 08:37 AM

I just shared with a buddy that not only you're learning 914,

you also try to decipher PO or stock?

Posted by: worn Nov 26 2023, 02:04 PM

An ingenious way of reducing weight. Chapman would probably have endorsed the loss of parts approach. Runs OK? Go for it.

Posted by: porschetub Nov 26 2023, 02:40 PM

thats what I do but did replace mine anyway ,right ba#tards to fit ,I had to mod mine a little to get then in ,I would expect hard ones would strain the hinge if you didn't hold the lid when opening as it is a weak point.
I was thinking about removing one torsion bar but don't think it would stay fully up ?.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 26 2023, 03:19 PM

What’s the maximum height allowable for it to fit in ?
Ordered a pair…..

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 27 2023, 01:09 PM

To install these I found it easier to remove the lid. That way you can relieve tge springs without worring about damaging any paint on the rear trunk.