Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
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.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

> What's it called?, Cover under the fuel tank
Quinn Moore
post Apr 29 2022, 07:46 AM
Post #1


Qmoore
**

Group: Members
Posts: 108
Joined: 13-July 21
From: Fox River Grove, IL
Member No.: 25,718
Region Association: Upper MidWest
Good morning, trying to identify this cover. Mine is missing.
To access fuel lines under the gas tank from under the car. Haynes calls it a "gravel cover"......need to find one, once I know what to call it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

(Picture is from the car that just came up on BAT)

Thank for any help/direction.

QM
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
 
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
Replies(1 - 16)
Superhawk996
post Apr 29 2022, 08:02 AM
Post #2


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,876
Joined: 25-August 18
From: Woods of N. Idaho
Member No.: 22,428
Region Association: Galt's Gulch
Download parts diagrams from Porsche Classic:

https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesands...partscatalogue/

Attached Image

Restoration Design sells a nice reproduction & 914Rubber sells the seals
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Quinn Moore
post Apr 29 2022, 08:09 AM
Post #3


Qmoore
**

Group: Members
Posts: 108
Joined: 13-July 21
From: Fox River Grove, IL
Member No.: 25,718
Region Association: Upper MidWest
QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Apr 29 2022, 09:02 AM) *

Download parts diagrams from Porsche Classic:

https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesands...partscatalogue/

Attached Image

Restoration Design sells a nice reproduction & 914Rubber sells the seals

Fantastic! Thank you.

QM
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
930cabman
post Apr 29 2022, 08:37 AM
Post #4


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,130
Joined: 12-November 20
From: Buffalo
Member No.: 24,877
Region Association: North East States
"Protective plate" per the PET. Not too much protection here, it's 20 gauge steel
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Superhawk996
post Apr 29 2022, 08:59 AM
Post #5


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,876
Joined: 25-August 18
From: Woods of N. Idaho
Member No.: 22,428
Region Association: Galt's Gulch
QUOTE(930cabman @ Apr 29 2022, 10:37 AM) *

"Protective plate" per the PET. Not too much protection here, it's 20 gauge steel


Not meant to be a skid plate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Simply designed to keep bottom of floor pan flat minimizing airflow disruption and to keep road debris off the steering rack and prevents debris from entering the area below the fuel tank through the large access hole. That is the "protective" element about it.
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Quinn Moore
post Apr 29 2022, 09:29 AM
Post #6


Qmoore
**

Group: Members
Posts: 108
Joined: 13-July 21
From: Fox River Grove, IL
Member No.: 25,718
Region Association: Upper MidWest
Thank you, yes the plate is missing too. But, I'm looking for the round cover/plug. Looking at the first pic. Behind the round cover, are the fuel lines connected to the fuel tank.

(Looking at the pdf file now, tough time locating it. Quite extensive)

QM
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
914werke
post Apr 29 2022, 09:45 AM
Post #7


"I got blisters on me fingers"
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 10,119
Joined: 22-March 03
From: USofA
Member No.: 453
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
QUOTE(Quinn Moore @ Apr 29 2022, 08:29 AM) *
I'm looking for the round cover/plug. Looking at the first pic. Behind the round cover, are the fuel lines connected to the fuel tank.

There is no cover for that opening. You need the protective cover (gravel shield)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
brant
post Apr 29 2022, 09:47 AM
Post #8


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 11,632
Joined: 30-December 02
From: Colorado
Member No.: 47
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Apr 29 2022, 08:59 AM) *

QUOTE(930cabman @ Apr 29 2022, 10:37 AM) *

"Protective plate" per the PET. Not too much protection here, it's 20 gauge steel


Not meant to be a skid plate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Simply designed to keep bottom of floor pan flat minimizing airflow disruption and to keep road debris off the steering rack and prevents debris from entering the area below the fuel tank through the large access hole. That is the "protective" element about it.



works as a skid plate when necessary...
this happened on ours (aluminum) when another driver pushed me off the track on a corner that had a very large drop off.


to the original poster:
I've never seen a "plug" on that hole
in the picture you can see the welting that the factory used.

yes those are the gas lines... protected from the sharp edge of the hole by welting

you need the "skid plate" or "dust shield" or what ever you want to call it.
brant


Attached image(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
dr914@autoatlanta.com
post Apr 29 2022, 09:56 AM
Post #9


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,887
Joined: 3-January 07
From: atlanta georgia
Member No.: 7,418
Region Association: None
rack and pinion cover, we have new and used on the shelf, 914 341 161 00
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Quinn Moore
post Apr 29 2022, 10:27 AM
Post #10


Qmoore
**

Group: Members
Posts: 108
Joined: 13-July 21
From: Fox River Grove, IL
Member No.: 25,718
Region Association: Upper MidWest
QUOTE(Quinn Moore @ Apr 29 2022, 08:46 AM) *

Good morning, trying to identify this cover. Mine is missing.
To access fuel lines under the gas tank from under the car. Haynes calls it a "gravel cover"......need to find one, once I know what to call it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

(Picture is from the car that just came up on BAT)

Thank for any help/direction.

QM
Attached Image

More pics might help. I am missing 914 341 161 00. But, in this instance I'm talking about the round hole.....(fuel tank has been removed for cleaning on my car).

Thanks again, QM
Attached Image
Attached Image
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
brant
post Apr 29 2022, 10:34 AM
Post #11


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 11,632
Joined: 30-December 02
From: Colorado
Member No.: 47
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
its called welting.

its purpose is to cover the sharp edges of the hole.
any wire that runs through a large hole, should always be protected
think of it as a large grommet


you cut it to length... can buy in bulk easily on line.
I don't know if the factory part (welting) is sold...
but any generic welting will serve the same purpose (sharp edge safety)
and will not show when installed.

try ebay...
look up welting
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
brant
post Apr 29 2022, 10:34 AM
Post #12


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 11,632
Joined: 30-December 02
From: Colorado
Member No.: 47
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
duplicate post
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bkrantz
post Apr 29 2022, 08:04 PM
Post #13


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,792
Joined: 3-August 19
From: SW Colorado
Member No.: 23,343
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
yep, no cover or plug for that 4 inch diameter hole.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Rob-O
post Apr 29 2022, 09:32 PM
Post #14


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,252
Joined: 5-December 03
From: Mansfield, TX
Member No.: 1,419
Region Association: Southwest Region
Yup, what everyone else said. There is no cover for that hole. In the picture you posted that you pulled from the internet, those 'pieces' you see inside the hole are not 'pieces' of a cover, they arer the two fuel lines.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Quinn Moore
post Apr 30 2022, 07:16 AM
Post #15


Qmoore
**

Group: Members
Posts: 108
Joined: 13-July 21
From: Fox River Grove, IL
Member No.: 25,718
Region Association: Upper MidWest

Thanks everyone for the clarification! I "see" it now. The fuel lines as Rob-O pointed out. I will install the rack and pinion cover.


Sorry for the goose chase, eyes aren't what they used to be.

QM
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Front yard mechanic
post Apr 30 2022, 07:36 AM
Post #16


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,169
Joined: 23-July 15
From: New Mexico
Member No.: 18,984
Region Association: None
Hand hole cover, or better known as 4" round switch plate cover at home depot
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
vitamin914
post May 2 2022, 01:27 PM
Post #17


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 202
Joined: 8-September 21
From: Toronto Canada
Member No.: 25,893
Region Association: Canada
There was another thread about this very hole. Not a solid cover but a ventilation mesh that fit perfectly, maybe from Home Depot too. It would keep the mice out and allow air to get in and out. The axle protective cover will still let mice get in there.

No matter what keywords I try I can't locate that thread with search... Anyone remember it?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Switch to: Standard · Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 1st June 2024 - 11:07 PM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...