Rear decklid hinge, I think I'm in trouble here... |
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Rear decklid hinge, I think I'm in trouble here... |
sdoolin |
Jul 26 2015, 03:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 359 Joined: 1-May 14 From: LouKY Member No.: 17,299 Region Association: None |
Been driving my 914 frequently, just too much fun to sit in the barn all summer. Couple of days ago I noticed the rear decklid gaps had gotten terrible (see pic). Checked it out and it seems that the hinge-mount-thingy is no longer secured to the car. Looks like a weld has failed.
Now, I can take this car completely apart and I have significant knowledge of the engine/drivetrain having spent 25 years with a VW bus, but I can't weld, and I am terrible at bodywork. So, how bad is this? I imagine I'll need to take it somewhere, but need somewhere that "knows" 914s? I am in the Louisville KY area so if anyone knows a shop that is capable of fixing this, I'd love to hear about them. Cincy and Indy are within driving distance if the shop is that good. |
oildrips |
Aug 11 2015, 12:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 22-December 14 From: Calgary Member No.: 18,249 Region Association: Canada |
What is causing this issue?
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Sea Dragon 914 |
Aug 11 2015, 01:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 26-February 03 Member No.: 358 Region Association: Northern California |
What is causing this issue? It is caused by age and metal fatigue. The hinge is under LOT of pressure with the spring set up. Also, be very careful when releasing tension on the spring. I actually have a copy of the P93 tool used to relieving the tension which makes life a lot easier. If you stay with the stock system, replace your plastic rollers while you are in there with new ones. The old ones tended to warp and get brittle with age. |
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