Firewall Hole for 914-6 Engine Access |
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Firewall Hole for 914-6 Engine Access |
porsche1vw |
Dec 15 2004, 10:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 7-November 04 From: Gary, Indiana Member No.: 3,071 |
Has anyone any thoughts on 914-6 engine access throught the firewall.
I am thinking of a hole cut in the firewall about 12"X12". This would allow access to service or remove the alternator/fan assembly. It would make distributor access easy and possibly other front engine items. I am tininking of the piece removed becoming the door with a 1" peripheral sheet metal piece welded to it and fasten back on the firewall with sheetmetal screws. Possibly with a neoprene gasket or silicon sealant. Does anyone have any thoughts on this pro or con. Has anyone done this or seen this on a 914? Thanks, Ricardo |
Mountain914 |
Dec 16 2004, 12:40 PM
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Too much time in thin air! Group: Members Posts: 367 Joined: 22-May 03 From: Conifer, CO Member No.: 725 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Everyone has opinions, and everyone is willing to share, but since you asked, I will post pictures of mine.
It still provides the padding, and in the future I am going to rig up some dzus fasteners for a metal cover. It's noisey for a street car, but that's not due to the access panel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/mountain914/panel1.jpg) (IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/mountain914/panelclosed.jpg) (IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/mountain914/panelopen.jpg) This makes a great setup for adjustments, changing a belt, etc... There are other threads out here, somewhere, about this. Spare the lectures about safety, please - how did mankind survive without others to protect us from ourselves. Umm.. nevermind. Back on point - there are many that have done this, and here is just one example. |
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