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> Mikey - whats the possibility of making these NLA rubber parts?, Who would want these? Speak Up!
JeffBowlsby
post Apr 22 2010, 10:53 PM
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Chassis harness snorkel tube


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post Apr 22 2010, 10:55 PM
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And alternator grommets. I have good samples of both these to make molds.


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post Apr 22 2010, 11:35 PM
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The alternator grommets are pretty straight forward. I was trying to find a decent one to take a look at those, The snorkel can be done, but the tooling cost would be significantly more. Just a mater of how many people want them. Jeff, if you want to get a count on these I'd be able to get some numbers together.

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post Apr 22 2010, 11:46 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Apr 22 2010, 10:35 PM) *

The alternator grommets are pretty straight forward. I was trying to find a decent one to take a look at those, The snorkel can be done, but the tooling cost would be significantly more. Just a mater of how many people want them. Jeff, if you want to get a count on these I'd be able to get some numbers together.

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Mark


Mark - I'll need a new snorkel! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Also a definite on the early rain tray, but you'll need to do something to strengthen the long front edge so it doesn't warp & waterfall into the bay. I'll post you pix at that topic, if you could PM me with the link to it.

Jeff - good idea & there are some other raggedy ones I need to find pix of & send to Mark too! See you Wed. am & we'll figure out a time to get together to talk things 914 there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 23 2010, 05:37 AM
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I looked for a used snorkel in reasonable condition for years until I finally found one decent enough. I saw one (already sold) NOS unit back in 06 or so. If you made new ones I would buy one for sure.
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post Apr 23 2010, 05:41 AM
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I am in for the alt gromets. I have a good used tube but you never know what will happen when you try to install it. I will take one of those too.
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post Apr 23 2010, 05:47 AM
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I don't need one now, but put me down for at least one. These will come in very handy when shops start fully restoring these cars.

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post Apr 23 2010, 06:36 AM
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IMHO the wiring snorkel, would be best if you could make it so it could be split and glued together, so you don't have to pull the rear half of the harness to install it.
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post Apr 23 2010, 06:41 AM
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Definitely would be interested in the snorkel, a new early rain tray would be nice as well!
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post Apr 23 2010, 07:40 AM
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QUOTE(9146986 @ Apr 23 2010, 05:36 AM) *

IMHO the wiring snorkel, would be best if you could make it so it could be split and glued together, so you don't have to pull the rear half of the harness to install it.


I'd be in with a split snorkel.

I asked Mark about doing the "suction housing" gasket for the alternator recently since its NLA. But help me out here, it's just a gasket, are you guys using something else instead on this one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post Apr 23 2010, 09:50 AM
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I am IN for both. And I'll be a repeat customer on those for sure. Pretty much every snorkel out there is toast.

While a split snorkel would be neat and dead simple to install, the rear section of the harness is REALLY simple to pull. I'd also be more nervous of the split snorkel coming undone later.

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I asked Mark about doing the "suction housing" gasket for the alternator recently since its NLA.

Which one is that? The 'ring' between the alternator body and the engine tin? The paper gasket between the alternator body and the rear cover? Or the elbow between the impeller housing and the rear cover?
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post Apr 23 2010, 09:57 AM
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I am IN for both. And I'll be a repeat customer on those for sure. Pretty much every snorkel out there is toast.

While a split snorkel would be neat and dead simple to install, the rear section of the harness is REALLY simple to pull. I'd also be more nervous of the split snorkel coming undone later.

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I asked Mark about doing the "suction housing" gasket for the alternator recently since its NLA.

Which one is that? The 'ring' between the alternator body and the engine tin? The paper gasket between the alternator body and the rear cover? Or the elbow between the impeller housing and the rear cover?



I'm thinking about the 'ring' between the alternator body and engine tin.
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post Apr 23 2010, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 23 2010, 08:50 AM) *

I am IN for both. And I'll be a repeat customer on those for sure. Pretty much every snorkel out there is toast.

While a split snorkel would be neat and dead simple to install, the rear section of the harness is REALLY simple to pull. I'd also be more nervous of the split snorkel coming undone later.


Just a thought, could you use some sort of "Lacing" like when assembling a conveyor belt? There are different sizes, for different applications.

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post Apr 23 2010, 10:16 AM
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I like you're out-of-the-box thinking. But what about waterproofing? That's the point of the snorkel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Apr 23 2010, 10:20 AM
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All that stuff is going to be needed for anyone trying to keep a stock car top notch. I guess there is a priority for each one though. The snorkle seems to be in first place. Maybe the front and rear parts could be seperate from a wrap around piece in the center that could then be glued together? Clean new rubber glues really good. Course an exact replica is always better if it's the best engineering and longest lasting.
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post Apr 23 2010, 10:26 AM
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An informal thread like this asking for raised hands for these items just shows todays demand, a mere glimpse in time, and only for those that read this thread. Consider the long term need and demand, there are enough 914 owners that will need these, maybe not today, but over the next weeks, months and years.

I second the call for a single piece snorkel like OEM.

Mike, let me know if you need to borrow my samples.
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post Apr 23 2010, 10:37 AM
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I'd also be interested in an OEM style snorkel and alternator grommet.
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post Apr 23 2010, 10:51 AM
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I'm up for both!!
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I would like a new snorkel!

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post Apr 23 2010, 12:56 PM
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I know I need a new alternator grommet - I don't even know where the snorkel tube is, but I'm sure I need one of those, too. Mark's parts are so nice, I might get one just to admire it!
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