Lines from Reservoir and master cylinder, Reuse or replace |
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Lines from Reservoir and master cylinder, Reuse or replace |
PanelBilly |
Jun 25 2009, 09:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,814 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Is it important to replace these plastic lines?
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jt914-6 |
Jun 25 2009, 10:07 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
I would use them if they look in good condition. Be sure to clean the inside with brake cleaner spray. It's the inside that you want the cleanest.
Replacements should be avaliable and not too expensive. |
9146FAN |
Jun 25 2009, 10:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
I guess it depends on how your old stuff looks. Mine was kruddy, so I replaced the lines, resivoir, hoses, clamps, gromets, etc.
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PanelBilly |
Jun 25 2009, 10:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,814 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Your right, after looking at the old tubes and cylinder and seeing your nice clear one, I''l just replace them.
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bobhasissues |
Jun 26 2009, 04:12 PM
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seemingly endless issues with my 914 Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 7,532 Region Association: None |
I guess it depends on how your old stuff looks. Mine was kruddy, so I replaced the lines, resivoir, hoses, clamps, gromets, etc. Wow! That's a factory fresh looking front trunk. I'm working on mine, now and you just raised the bar. Is that a new front harness, and/or where did you get that wire loom? My harness only has the cover on the section going down to the master cylinder switch. The rest of the front harness is wrapped with a skinny friction tape spaced about 1". Same in the back trunk. |
tod914 |
Jun 26 2009, 05:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Beautiful restorations guys. Can't wait to see the finished cars.
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r_towle |
Jun 26 2009, 06:27 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I guess it depends on how your old stuff looks. Mine was kruddy, so I replaced the lines, resivoir, hoses, clamps, gromets, etc. Wow! That's a factory fresh looking front trunk. I'm working on mine, now and you just raised the bar. Is that a new front harness, and/or where did you get that wire loom? My harness only has the cover on the section going down to the master cylinder switch. The rest of the front harness is wrapped with a skinny friction tape spaced about 1". Same in the back trunk. Tape is stock and factory. I would venture to bet you would get demerits for that wire loom cover. RIch |
Gint |
Jun 26 2009, 08:19 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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9146FAN |
Jun 26 2009, 11:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
I guess it depends on how your old stuff looks. Mine was kruddy, so I replaced the lines, resivoir, hoses, clamps, gromets, etc. Wow! That's a factory fresh looking front trunk. I'm working on mine, now and you just raised the bar. Is that a new front harness, and/or where did you get that wire loom? My harness only has the cover on the section going down to the master cylinder switch. The rest of the front harness is wrapped with a skinny friction tape spaced about 1". Same in the back trunk. This wire harness is 914/6 NOS in the original Porsche bag. I bought it about 3 years ago from Glenn. They are still available, I guess $$ would be more today. FWIW, the old harness I removed had the same covering in that area. Thanks for the compliments |
9146FAN |
Jun 26 2009, 11:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
I guess it depends on how your old stuff looks. Mine was kruddy, so I replaced the lines, resivoir, hoses, clamps, gromets, etc. Looks like new! Where did you source the lines and grommets? And for that matter, the reservoir and cap? I found the lines, resivoir, cap, blue hose on ebay. The gromets came from Pelican. |
9146FAN |
Jun 27 2009, 12:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 20-July 04 From: ROSSMOOR, CA Member No.: 2,378 |
I guess it depends on how your old stuff looks. Mine was kruddy, so I replaced the lines, resivoir, hoses, clamps, gromets, etc. Wow! That's a factory fresh looking front trunk. I'm working on mine, now and you just raised the bar. Is that a new front harness, and/or where did you get that wire loom? My harness only has the cover on the section going down to the master cylinder switch. The rest of the front harness is wrapped with a skinny friction tape spaced about 1". Same in the back trunk. Tape is stock and factory. I would venture to bet you would get demerits for that wire loom cover. RIch Rich- Ouch, a demerit. I've never received a demerit. Hopefully I could talk my way out of that. I talked my way out of a citation the last two time's I've been plled over by the CHP. LOL! Thanks for your note. Eddie |
914Sixer |
Jun 27 2009, 07:33 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,900 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
New -6 wiring harnesses are out there but the last one I bought was $1500.
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