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Posted by: whitey May 12 2007, 12:25 AM

I need to weld my rear trunk pivot hing....Should I buy the bolt on replacement or does welding fix the problem and hold?...I want to leave the torsion spring to keep it original.

Thanks, Dave

Posted by: Lou W May 12 2007, 12:53 AM

I would think that if you are trying to keep it original, you should weld a replacement. If you want a better setup, I'd go with Camp914's setup.

Posted by: JPB May 12 2007, 06:49 AM

As attractive as the dark side may be, don't be drawn to it.

Posted by: Rand May 12 2007, 04:20 PM

I welded mine. It's as strong as new and only took a few minutes. But I ditched the torsion spring, so lining it up was easy.

I went with gas shocks instead. Agree with the Camp914 recommendation for that.

If you go for the hinge/pivot replacement, go with http://www.jwesteng.com/porsche/914/pivot.htm

Posted by: kconway May 12 2007, 04:31 PM

I'm going with the welded repro piece.


How did you position the pivot while welding. That is, how did you find the right spot to weld it in? Can't figure how to locate it properly. The new part is larger in diameter than OEM piece was, which is long gone. This is what mine has on it now.

Posted by: boxstr May 12 2007, 11:35 PM

Make sure that the threaded part on your new hinge piece is solidly in place. I had one that I put in, my very first one, and it spun around in place. I did not know that it had to be welded into place, the then rest welded onto the side wall.
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