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What's this part and what does it do?, Piece of sheet metal between gas tank and steering rack |
DahlbergDiver |
Aug 20 2022, 08:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 15-December 21 From: Michigan Member No.: 26,170 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Searched around a bunch but couldn't find what this piece is called or what it does. It's the sheet metal directly above the steering rack. The thing I'm trying to figure out is if it is a structural piece or not. If it's not, what does it do? Just keep road debris and water from getting above the steering rack?
Reason I'm asking is because mine was badly rusted and I had to cut the whole thing out. Do I need to fab something to replace it to add structure or just to seal off that part of the car from the elements? Attached thumbnail(s) |
Jett |
Aug 20 2022, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,641 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Searched around a bunch but couldn't find what this piece is called or what it does. It's the sheet metal directly above the steering rack. The thing I'm trying to figure out is if it is a structural piece or not. If it's not, what does it do? Just keep road debris and water from getting above the steering rack? Reason I'm asking is because mine was badly rusted and I had to cut the whole thing out. Do I need to fab something to replace it to add structure or just to seal off that part of the car from the elements? https://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP338A You will want to put it back, as it provides some structural support and protection. 914Rubber. has the two rubber seals that go on either side. |
DahlbergDiver |
Aug 20 2022, 08:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 15-December 21 From: Michigan Member No.: 26,170 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks but that's not the piece I was trying to describe. The one I'm talking about is directly above the steering rack. It is sandwiched between the steering rack and the gas tank. It's welded to the body and it has a 4 inch hole in the center of it that the steering shaft goes through.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 20 2022, 09:04 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,896 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yes you MUST replace it! It is part of the floor pan and a structural member. Comes with the front floor repair pan or as "the hump"
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tygaboy |
Aug 20 2022, 09:05 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,314 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
You'll want to replace that. See if you can find someone willing to remove that piece from a parts car or, as you mention, fab something to take its place.
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DahlbergDiver |
Aug 20 2022, 09:12 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 15-December 21 From: Michigan Member No.: 26,170 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks, guys. That is the answer I was looking for. I'll get the bugger fixed.
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Mikey914 |
Aug 20 2022, 10:35 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Taylor had to replace his completely. This thread details the complete removal and installation it 1st appears in 20,29, 52.
While I don't think you will need to to this the thread should help you visualize what's going on. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...%20Wes&st=0 You should be able to use the cut and patch technique like we did on the wheel wells in the thread. |
SirAndy |
Aug 20 2022, 11:10 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
@peteyd
I'm surprised RD doesn't have a replacement as this is a common rust spot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
DahlbergDiver |
Aug 20 2022, 12:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 15-December 21 From: Michigan Member No.: 26,170 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks guys. figured it had to be a common problem since it looks like brake fluid from the reservoir rusted out one side, and maybe fuel spillage or leaks took out the other side. It also seems like a great place for water to get into and sit. I do wish a brand new piece was available, but I'm gonna test out my fab skills.
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Ishley |
Aug 20 2022, 12:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 4-October 21 From: Clarendon Hills Il Member No.: 25,957 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I’ve just been working on mine this morning and for most of this week…Cutting out portions and welding in patches. I’ve renamed this area the gashole. Really tough spot to work on even with the car flipped on its side.
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914werke |
Aug 20 2022, 12:43 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,141 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Or Mice... (phew) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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914fahrer |
Aug 20 2022, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 12-November 14 From: Berlin/Germany Member No.: 18,115 Region Association: Germany |
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DahlbergDiver |
Aug 20 2022, 02:13 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 15-December 21 From: Michigan Member No.: 26,170 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
This part of the car really is a pain in the butt to work on.
Can anyone tell me what these oval holes are for? There was no lines or anything going through them when I got the car. Attached image(s) |
914fahrer |
Aug 20 2022, 02:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 12-November 14 From: Berlin/Germany Member No.: 18,115 Region Association: Germany |
These holes are for lines to the breakfluid resovoir.
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michelko |
Aug 20 2022, 02:50 PM
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Mikey914 |
Aug 22 2022, 10:08 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Lots of good pics in the thread
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peteyd |
Sep 2 2022, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 707 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
@peteyd I'm surprised RD doesn't have a replacement as this is a common rust spot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) This is an area we intend to provide. I will be starting another 914 tool very shortly. I will let people know when it is closer to being released. Pete |
914werke |
Sep 3 2022, 10:28 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,141 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
@peteyd This is an area we intend to provide. I will be starting another 914 tool very shortly. I will let people know when it is closer to being released. I'm surprised RD doesn't have a replacement as this is a common rust spot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Pete |
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