Firewall bolt cap, Missing In Action? |
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Firewall bolt cap, Missing In Action? |
StarBear |
Nov 12 2021, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,917 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
Might anyone know a) if there should be some sort of trim cap on the bolt that is exposed through the firewall pad and located just forward of the main relay board (see photo) and b) if so, its part number? I don't see it in any of the parts diagram and I'm not sure what it's connecting to on/in the firewall. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Mine's been "open" for several decades but not sure if there was a cap that fell off or it's just "open". At least I've finally gotten around to cleaning it up (after the photo). |
wonkipop |
Nov 12 2021, 04:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
mine is like that.
always has been. think its meant to be open. its the retractable seat belt mounting bolt coming in from the other side. |
StarBear |
Nov 12 2021, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,917 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
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StarBear |
Nov 14 2021, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,917 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
Hobo finish hack: Here's what I did:
1. Before anything. 2. Clean up the area. 3. "Nylon hole plug; 1" diam" at ACE Hardware; 75 cents. Got 2 since presume there's another one on the firewall in front of the battery. Will check/do next time battery is out. 4. Done. Put one wrap of friction tape on plug collar to improve traction. Cheap. Clean. Quick. My favorite kind of maintenance! Unsure if Porsche or VW meant for a hole cover to be there, but if not, there SHOULD have been. 1. 2. 3. 4. |
wonkipop |
Nov 15 2021, 08:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Hobo finish hack: Here's what I did: 1. Before anything. 2. Clean up the area. 3. "Nylon hole plug; 1" diam" at ACE Hardware; 75 cents. Got 2 since presume there's another one on the firewall in front of the battery. Will check/do next time battery is out. 4. Done. Put one wrap of friction tape on plug collar to improve traction. Cheap. Clean. Quick. My favorite kind of maintenance! Unsure if Porsche or VW meant for a hole cover to be there, but if not, there SHOULD have been. 1. 2. 3. 4. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) management vultures would have sacked you if you worked for VW in the 70s. you just added 2 cents of material to the cost and i minute of time for a 16 year old to press them in. |
StarBear |
Nov 16 2021, 07:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,917 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
@wonkipop . Yep. Dat true! Heeeheeee (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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infraredcalvin |
Jul 3 2022, 02:58 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,529 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
Hobo finish??? Sheesh, I would have sprayed some flexi seal over that and called it good…
Nicely done! |
Van B |
Jul 8 2022, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,613 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
I don't know how I missed this thread, but @StarBear this little project is the epitome of "my car is running great and I have nothing to do" lol!
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StarBear |
Jul 8 2022, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,917 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
I don't know how I missed this thread, but @StarBear this little project is the epitome of "my car is running great and I have nothing to do" lol! Day true , too! BTW, are you coming to the Gathering? I sort of think I read that you are? We’re here and Len has point out something little incorrect on over half of our cars (mine included)! |
Van B |
Jul 8 2022, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,613 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
Unfortunately no. My car is about to be torn apart for a chassis overhaul and engine reseal. The brake fluid leaking through the break lines was the last straw. My car is all original to the point of being dangerous right now!
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Van B |
Jul 8 2022, 03:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,613 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
What is incorrect?
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StarBear |
Jul 8 2022, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,917 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
What is incorrect? The wipers! Will send pic tomorrow. The “bent” arm one goes on the drivers side; the straight arm one goes on the passenger side. When correct, the geometry makes sense. Also, a 1.8 made just a few vin numbers before mine is here and has the charcoal can in the front. Will send pics on that thread tomorrow, too. FYI, @wonkipop |
wonkipop |
Jul 8 2022, 09:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
What is incorrect? The wipers! Will send pic tomorrow. The “bent” arm one goes on the drivers side; the straight arm one goes on the passenger side. When correct, the geometry makes sense. Also, a 1.8 made just a few vin numbers before mine is here and has the charcoal can in the front. Will send pics on that thread tomorrow, too. FYI, @wonkipop good another data point. get the K# as well as the VIN if you can. the derelict one in a back yard that was posted up a couple of weeks ago was a engine bay can with an earlier VIN than 2 charcoal can ones i found last year. i'd say there is a bit of overlap going on if you used VIN numbers, but K#s might tell a slightly different story. unfortunately the derelict one had no K# info with it. ps - i thought everyone knew about the wipers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) must be common mistake to get them the wrong way around. hope you all had some fun on your run. must be amusing to be able to get a swarm of 914s all in one place. |
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