 Engman Style Trunk Release, Nearly Done |
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| Nogoodwithusernames |
 Aug 9 2018, 03:15 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 31-May 16 From: Sutter, CA Member No.: 20,051 Region Association: None  |
Is anyone making a kit like the one Mr. Bland was making before he passed? My car already has a reflector and solenoid kit installed but of course it's iffy and requires two people when it does work (to depress the trunk lid). Or maybe have a list of components or some instructions for anything like it?
Figured after finishing up brakes this weekend *fingers crossed* I should make sure the rear trunk works since I've got a road trip planned with it in a few months. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...f=4&t=17486 |
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| jim912928 |
Oct 24 2018, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,487 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm not home to snap pictures (can this weekend)...but I did install the engman kit. Mine routes thru the trunk, into the engine compartment, and if I remember right I brought it in near the floor on the drivers side. I then drilled a hole in the raised channel that separates the front floor pan from the rear floor pan (cable runs under the carpet behind and under the drivers seat). The pull looks nice and stock just under the seat. To pop the trunk I just reach between my legs and pull the knob.
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| worn |
Oct 24 2018, 04:14 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,489 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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[quote name='jim912928' date='Oct 24 2018, 01:05 PM' post='2659966']
I'm not home to snap pictures (can this weekend)...but I did install the engmankit [/quote] Please take the photos cause I need to prevent a reoccurrence of the locked out of the trunk syndrome. [/quote] I just reach between my legs and pull the knob. [/quote] Sounds really convenient. |
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| pvollma |
Oct 24 2018, 09:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 12-May 13 From: Camp Hill, PA Member No.: 15,862 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(worn @ Oct 24 2018, 06:14 PM)  Please take the photos cause I need to prevent a reoccurrence of the locked out of the trunk syndrome. Or just replace the remote release altogether:  |
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| rjames |
May 21 2019, 09:52 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,306 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(pvollma @ Oct 24 2018, 08:09 PM) QUOTE(worn @ Oct 24 2018, 06:14 PM) Please take the photos cause I need to prevent a reoccurrence of the locked out of the trunk syndrome. Or just replace the remote release altogether: Personal opinion, but I hate the look of a reflector with a lock drilled and mounted through the center. Reflector with no lock, or no reflector. |
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Nogoodwithusernames Engman Style Trunk Release Aug 9 2018, 03:15 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com you could adjust the solenoid lever to start the p... Aug 9 2018, 03:21 PM burton73 Put a strong wire on the solenoid bracket so if yo... Aug 9 2018, 05:04 PM
bmtrnavsky I never could get the solenoid to work quite right... Oct 23 2018, 04:44 PM
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Put a strong wire on the solenoid bracket so if y... Oct 24 2018, 04:59 AM Nogoodwithusernames Alright well I couldn't see any way to adjust ... Aug 20 2018, 10:58 AM mepstein
Alright well I couldn't see any way to adjust... Oct 23 2018, 02:12 PM Nogoodwithusernames Well I've made some progress on this since my ... Oct 23 2018, 01:58 PM Mike Bellis Solenoids don't work really well if the throw ... Oct 23 2018, 06:57 PM Mark Henry My 914 has a dealer (aftermarket) installed pull a... Oct 23 2018, 07:45 PM Mark Henry How hard would it be to do a vacuum power lock?
Al... Oct 23 2018, 07:53 PM Nogoodwithusernames Just to clarify a couple things. The solenoid is g... Oct 24 2018, 09:54 AM Nogoodwithusernames
I'm not home to snap pictures (can this weeke... Oct 24 2018, 04:00 PM Nogoodwithusernames Been a while since an update, but this is just abo... May 20 2019, 03:27 PM Nogoodwithusernames Alright as promised here are a few photos. @914we... May 27 2019, 06:16 PM Nogoodwithusernames Hand-made bracket based off the solenoid bracket t... May 27 2019, 06:18 PM Bill Shaw Don’t know where I got it, but about 10 years ag... May 27 2019, 08:07 PM Bill Shaw Attached are pictures of my trunk release. I’ll... May 28 2019, 07:42 AM Nogoodwithusernames
Attached are pictures of my trunk release. I’l... May 28 2019, 07:47 PM wes
Attached are pictures of my trunk release. I’... May 28 2019, 07:55 PM Bill Shaw I won’t be using my release for the next couple ... May 28 2019, 08:32 PM djway I welded in some large brake tubing from just belo... May 28 2019, 10:23 PM |
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