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Posted by: jjbunn Sep 19 2009, 02:15 PM

I just removed an A/C compressor from my 914, and it has of course left a gaping hole in the engine compartment. See below:



This should be filled: would the standard piece of engine sheet metal be a good choice, or should I fabricate something custom? (I'm pretty sure the A/C installers cut part of the bay out to fit the compressor in.)

I'd welcome some advice.

Also, if anyone wants a York A/C compressor including the mounting plate, it's yours for the postage (which may be significant, as it's darned heavy!)

Thanks!

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 19 2009, 02:53 PM

Do it right, get the correct sheet metal for the engine.
And replace the hacked up engine shelf.
And remove the fiberglass patch on top of your hell-hole and properly fix the rust underneath.

Andy

Posted by: jjbunn Sep 19 2009, 03:43 PM

There is no rust beneath the patch, which has been well done, but thanks for the input.

Posted by: trojanhorsepower Sep 19 2009, 03:48 PM

With straw dear Willie, with straw

Posted by: type47 Sep 19 2009, 04:13 PM

but there's "always" rust somewhere...

Posted by: jjbunn Sep 19 2009, 04:59 PM

Too true But the PO, a meticulous guy, described the process he used for this repair, and I am confident there will be no rust there.

I'm not saying there isn't any rust elsewhere, of course