Printable Version of Topic

Click here to view this topic in its original format

914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Replacing Rain Tray

Posted by: glazierd Jan 3 2024, 05:54 PM

Looking for advise/help on removal of engine deck lid.
Early 72

Posted by: Ishley Jan 3 2024, 06:17 PM

You need a helper to start with. 2 bolts under the hinges. 10mm I believe. Take one out and then have the helper hold the loose side. Remove the other bolt and lid is free. It’s light… but be careful not To scratch the paint.

On the rain tray… I think it’s riveted… drill them out and the rain tray pops off. Lay the old tray on top of the new tray to locate where the holes go. Use big washers above and below the tray to add rigidity to the whole thing. New rivets or screws.

Posted by: bdstone914 Jan 3 2024, 06:47 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=25957 @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1394

On the rain tray… I think it’s riveted… drill them out and the rain tray pops off. Lay the old tray on top of the new tray to locate where the holes go. Use big washers above and below the tray to add rigidity to the whole thing. New rivets or screws.
[/quote]

No rivets. All screws. Use the same hardware.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 3 2024, 07:49 PM

This may be helpful

https://914rubber-tk.com/doku.php?id=engine_compartment_rain_tray_installation

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 3 2024, 07:51 PM

This may be helpful

https://914rubber-tk.com/doku.php?id=engine_compartment_rain_tray_installation

Attached thumbnail(s)

Posted by: iankarr Jan 3 2024, 07:57 PM

And another perspective…also using 914rubber parts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5B108S6DvA

Also from about 4:45 on this one…

https://youtu.be/t6B3gKW9nPA?si=yok2rxDkBR1VciTV

Posted by: 914rrr Jan 4 2024, 06:49 AM

FWIW, I just removed mine by myself. Before I removed the bracket bolts, I used 2 empty cardboard paper towel tubes positioned over the drain holes of the rain tray on top and the rubber bump stops on the bottom.

Posted by: crimson nape racing Jan 6 2024, 08:24 PM

Once it’s off, use a cut off wheel to change the holes in the hinge brackets into slots. It makes installing the lid an easy 1 person task.