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Posted by: bernbomb914 Feb 9 2004, 05:39 PM

We pulled the engine and when we cleaning the engine compartment found some holes in the inner suspension ear. should this be patched or is there a replacment part for it? It is on the passenger side.

Bernie

Posted by: seanery Feb 9 2004, 05:54 PM

get a new ear if you are worried. Restoration designs has them as does tweeks.

Posted by: bernbomb914 Feb 9 2004, 06:12 PM

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Posted by: seanery Feb 9 2004, 06:16 PM

looks like new ear time to me.

Posted by: McMark Feb 9 2004, 06:50 PM

Holy cow. That ear is dead! I wouldn't drive it at all. Looks very dangerous.

Posted by: bernbomb914 Feb 9 2004, 07:09 PM

cant find any listing for that part in Restorations design or tweeks.

Bernie

Posted by: seanery Feb 9 2004, 07:17 PM

http://www.tweeks.com/shop?frame=4.74.2516
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Posted by: Chris914n6 Feb 9 2004, 07:51 PM

Looks like you've had a water leak from above somewhere. I would cut out the tinworm holes and peek inside. You can make the decision to repair or replace better then.

I'm bummed for you.

Chris

Posted by: ChrisReale Feb 9 2004, 08:00 PM

Hey Bernie. you joined my club. We should call ourselves the "Earless Mafia" or something....Looks like you need a new ear to me. Have Brad do it, he likes doing suspension ears

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 9 2004, 08:06 PM

Toast!

Posted by: Gint Feb 9 2004, 09:44 PM

It's a gonner. I wouldn't try to repair that ear. Who knows what's behind it.

Posted by: bernbomb914 Feb 9 2004, 10:07 PM

I wonder if Brad has any ears on those bodys he is wacking?

Bernie

Posted by: Brad Roberts Feb 9 2004, 11:43 PM

Bern,

I wouldnt sell you a used ear. They all do the same thing. I *think* Restoration Design gets 199.00$ for them. The owner is on our BBS and frequently reads these posts. Call him up and tell him you are with the 914 club and that Brad sent you. He *might* cut you some slack.

I have NO issues of doing it for you. We are pretty quick in doing them, but you would have to get the car to me. It runs about 1500$ total. A couple of pieces have to be hand fabbed and welded in.

B

Posted by: kenpolives Feb 10 2004, 11:20 AM

Brad, Since you got on the topic of price what would I be looking at to have stiffener set (both sides) and the rear floor pan installed (labor time only) I'm hoping east coast is less then $90/hour