 Cracks in H2O 914 wheel wells, I recall a discussion, can't find the thread. |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| ruby914 |
 Dec 31 2012, 01:08 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None  |
I recall a discussion about cracks in front wheel wells, just over the radiator exhaust openings. I know my opening is small but if this is a flex and stress point I would like to reinforce the area.
I cut some doublers for the area marked in yellow but before I weld them in I would like to see where the fenders were cracking again. Anyone recall seeing this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Attached image(s) 
|
   |
 
|
  |
Replies(1 - 8)
| scotty b |
Dec 31 2012, 07:17 AM
Post
#2
|
|
rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
they crack at the corners of the cuts when people make 90* cuts. Make your edges nice and round, and as you said, I would definitely make a double/outilned edge outof some 18 gauge and make the edge thicker.
Now...tell us about that ductwork (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Me likey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
|
|
|
| Gint |
Dec 31 2012, 07:18 AM
Post
#3
|
|
Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
And radiator/fan. Gotta be a suby you're working on?
|
|
|
|
| scotty b |
Dec 31 2012, 07:30 AM
Post
#4
|
|
rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Well I just went through your thread on NARP. Nice work on the shroud. I've been dabbling with a one off fiberglass bumper so I guess a fan shroud wil be next for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Mike and others http://z8.invisionfree.com/ClubNARP/index.php?showtopic=5431 |
|
|
|
| ruby914 |
Dec 31 2012, 12:32 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(scotty b @ Dec 31 2012, 05:17 AM)  they crack at the corners of the cuts when people make 90* cuts. Make your edges nice and round, and as you said, I would definitely make a double/outilned edge outof some 18 gauge and make the edge thicker. Now...tell us about that ductwork (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Me likey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yes Scooty all corners are rounded and the doubler will go on the far side. I think I should bend the edge of the doubler to give it a small lip and add rigidity. My plan is to tie it in to the fire wall and the horizontal shelf in the front trunk. I am sure what I have will do the trick. One of these days I hope to revisit the idea of moving the coolant lines from the bottom center to inside the rocker panels. For one, I think, I could be using smaller ID rubber lines. Then, I keep my eye out for a new path to the forward rocker panel. I found this photo that may work but it is at that stress point again. I see you found my NARP thread. Now my eyes are on what you're up to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Attached image(s) 
|
|
|
|
| Andyrew |
Dec 31 2012, 12:40 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
|
LOVE that duct work. Thats what I plan on doing when the Audi engine gets installed.
|
|
|
|
| NORD |
Dec 31 2012, 01:05 PM
Post
#7
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,505 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Lynden Washington Member No.: 2,756 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
For the hose penatrations, just weld in a tubing sleeve for each hose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
|
|
|
| ruby914 |
Dec 31 2012, 03:14 PM
Post
#8
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(NORD @ Dec 31 2012, 11:05 AM) For the hose penatrations, just weld in a tubing sleeve for each hose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Excellent! Sometimes it is just that easy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks. |
|
|
|
| ruby914 |
Dec 31 2012, 03:23 PM
Post
#9
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Dec 31 2012, 10:40 AM) LOVE that duct work. Thats what I plan on doing when the Audi engine gets installed. Thank you and it is nice to see that Audi come together, looking good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 9th June 2024 - 01:37 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.