Cover for hole under Gas Tank and Seal around Steering column?, Wondering what fills the hole and gap |
|
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. |
|
Cover for hole under Gas Tank and Seal around Steering column?, Wondering what fills the hole and gap |
sketchc13 |
Jun 5 2019, 10:12 AM
Post
#1
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 7-February 11 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,675 Region Association: Northern California |
I have my gas tank out and under it there is a ~100mm hole on the passenger side and a gap around the boot where the steering column goes through the body on the way to the steering rack.
Is something missing? Coming from Wisconsin, the hole and gap are very inviting to garage invading squirrels to store their nuts and more in the fall and winter and it seems like something should go there.... Are there OE parts that go there or did any one fab something up for the hole and gap? See attached pic... I have since cleaned up the surface rust. Cheers, Andrew |
PCH |
Jun 26 2019, 02:05 PM
Post
#2
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 143 Joined: 3-January 19 From: Santa Barbara Member No.: 22,772 Region Association: Southern California |
Rather than steel wool, try brass wool. It won't rust.
Also the space above the plate was known as the smuggler's box-until the Polizei figured it out. |
bbrock |
Jun 26 2019, 02:58 PM
Post
#3
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Rather than steel wool, try brass wool. It won't rust. Also the space above the plate was known as the smuggler's box-until the Polizi figured it out. Good idea re: brass wool. I'd recommend getting the wire fiber type textured like steel wool rather than the stuff that is wads of coiled ribbons of brass. Rodents are likely to pull the ribbon type out of the hole. You want those wire strands stabbing the little buggers in the mouth so they neither chew or tug on it. I'd still want some kind of welting or other protection around the hole opening to prevent the brass from abrading the paint over time. Love the smugglers box story. We got our Nissan Pathfinder searched on New Year's Eve once because those were a preferred vehicle for drug smugglers in the late 90s. The speaker boxes were popular stashes. The Polizi came up empty that night though. |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 9th June 2024 - 09:23 AM |
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 ... |