 How to open the engine lid/grill, Restoration issue lol |
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| robertrr92 |
 Nov 24 2020, 04:03 PM
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How do you open the engine lid/grill? I’ve started working on an old 914 that’s been sitting in my garage for a while and I’ve gotten to take off the front and rear hood but I can’t figure out how to open the lid to reach the engine. Any help?
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| GregAmy |
Nov 24 2020, 04:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,311 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States 
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Yup, just right there just behind your left hip.
It's not down at the floor level; that's the e-brake stuff. It'll be about 4-6 inches above floor level, poking through a hole in the backpad/upholstery. Should be threads on the end of it where the knob screws on. Put a vice-grip on the non-threaded area, reach around and press DOWN on the engine lid to reduce the latch force, and pull outward on that cable. Should release the catch. As a regular practice, always hold the lid from flopping up when you pull on that cable. Not only does it reduce tension on the latch but it also keeps the lid from SLAMMING up. |
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robertrr92 How to open the engine lid/grill Nov 24 2020, 04:03 PM
robertrr92 For reference, it’s a 1975 model. Nov 24 2020, 04:04 PM
bdstone914 @robertrr92
If it is stuck you can open the rear... Nov 25 2020, 07:50 AM GregAmy There supposed to be a cable with a pull knob on t... Nov 24 2020, 04:06 PM robertrr92
There supposed to be a cable with a pull knob on ... Nov 24 2020, 04:14 PM robertrr92 Excuse my ignorance, but now I’ve lost it. The w... Nov 24 2020, 04:40 PM TonyA
Excuse my ignorance, but now I’ve lost it. The ... Nov 25 2020, 09:20 AM Cairo94507 That's the correct one to pull. Maybe screw a... Nov 24 2020, 04:43 PM robertrr92
That's the correct one to pull. Maybe screw ... Nov 24 2020, 05:02 PM Betty
Thank you, its very much appreciated and I feel v... Nov 25 2020, 07:45 AM GregAmy
That's the correct one to pull. Maybe screw ... Nov 24 2020, 05:43 PM 914Sixer An old saying I use: There are no stupid question... Nov 25 2020, 07:52 AM rhodyguy See those 2 holes in that plastic piece? The plast... Nov 25 2020, 09:37 AM |
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