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Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 30 2024, 03:30 PM

My engine lid cable was broken when I bought the car.
PO bent the cable and rigged it to stick out between the engine lid and the trunk.
You had to hold it just right in order to close the engine lid without trapping the cable.

Today I fixed that

$3 at Home Depot and now it works

I am still looking for a better handle, so if you have suggestions........

I kind of like the TEE, but I am still looking around the house at old toys for something better.

I order a new cable and I am thinking of rerouting to the original location, but that thing never worked well.........


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Posted by: Front yard mechanic Apr 30 2024, 03:39 PM

I like it or spend twice as much for aluminum or 29.00 for a cable release from pro works

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 30 2024, 04:06 PM

Thanks. I wasn't sure where to shop. I like $6

Posted by: NARP74 Apr 30 2024, 04:38 PM

You are using continuous design improvement principles right?

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 30 2024, 05:08 PM

QUOTE(NARP74 @ Apr 30 2024, 02:38 PM)

Posted by: mb911 Apr 30 2024, 06:16 PM

I will have to shoot a picture of mine. Works perfectly and use the OEM knob but in the same basic location as yours

Posted by: nditiz1 Apr 30 2024, 07:43 PM

GT - from Steve's (RIP)
And my handle

Posted by: JamesM May 1 2024, 12:28 PM

VW fuel door release handle

Posted by: GregAmy May 1 2024, 12:59 PM

Why? Now someone can pop your engine decklid with the car locked.

Posted by: Montreal914 May 1 2024, 07:56 PM

+1

Posted by: mepstein May 1 2024, 08:19 PM

A lot of these cars are just pleasure vehicles and don't get far from the owners glance. I'd guess that most people won't know what the knob is for and even if they do, it just opens the lid. A motorcycle has an exposed engine but people still park them. But obviously, this isn't a necessary mod so it shouldn't be done if it worries you.

Posted by: targa72e May 1 2024, 10:34 PM

Why not just take it back to stock. Tons of original use setups available from junked cars as well as new replacements available. Why re-invent the wheel? I do not see external pull has any advantage.


John

Posted by: sixnotfour May 2 2024, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(targa72e @ May 1 2024, 10:34 PM)

Posted by: sixnotfour May 2 2024, 01:19 AM

what engine lid ??



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Posted by: Al Meredith May 2 2024, 03:04 PM

I ran into a very interesting part on an early Boxster While disassembling a wrecked Boxster I found the electric trunk latch is the same as the 914 deck lid latch but with a solenoid actuator . I never tried it but a simple wire and push button should work. I have the latch if you want to try . AL

Posted by: TROJANMAN May 2 2024, 03:20 PM

QUOTE(Al Meredith @ May 2 2024, 01:04 PM)