 Engine access oanel, Is it worth creating one ? |
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
| jeff |
 Jan 6 2025, 11:22 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Member  Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 17-January 04 From: thousand oaks,ca Member No.: 1,570  |
I’m getting closer to painting this 914 project. Is it worth making an access panel to the fan belt area of the engine? It’s a 3.2/6 if so how big should the hole be?
Attached thumbnail(s) 
|
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 6 2025, 12:18 PM
Post
#2
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,232 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jeff @ Jan 6 2025, 10:22 AM)  I’m getting closer to painting this 914 project. Is it worth making an access panel to the fan belt area of the engine? It’s a 3.2/6 if so how big should the hole be? no |
|
|
|
| ClayPerrine |
Jan 6 2025, 04:40 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,542 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
|
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 6 2025, 12:18 PM) QUOTE(jeff @ Jan 6 2025, 10:22 AM) I’m getting closer to painting this 914 project. Is it worth making an access panel to the fan belt area of the engine? It’s a 3.2/6 if so how big should the hole be? no (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Having lived through an engine fire in a 914, I will not cut holes in anything called a "firewall". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) If you have a 3.6, get a Clewett serpentine belt kit. It makes it a breeze to change the belt just by moving the tensioner. Here's a picture of it on my motor before I put it in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-1143-1475889671.jpg) Easy to do without cutting a hole in the firewall. |
|
|
|
| mb911 |
Jan 8 2025, 03:32 PM
Post
#4
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,728 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 6 2025, 02:40 PM) QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 6 2025, 12:18 PM) QUOTE(jeff @ Jan 6 2025, 10:22 AM) I’m getting closer to painting this 914 project. Is it worth making an access panel to the fan belt area of the engine? It’s a 3.2/6 if so how big should the hole be? no (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Having lived through an engine fire in a 914, I will not cut holes in anything called a "firewall". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) If you have a 3.6, get a Clewett serpentine belt kit. It makes it a breeze to change the belt just by moving the tensioner. Here's a picture of it on my motor before I put it in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-1143-1475889671.jpg) Easy to do without cutting a hole in the firewall. This is the right answer. |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
jeff Engine access oanel Jan 6 2025, 11:22 AM
BillJ Yes it is worth it for sure imho. Makes things li... Jan 6 2025, 11:37 AM SirAndy Just remember, it's called a "Fire Wall... Jan 6 2025, 11:42 AM mlindner I would not be with out it. Change belt, timing, a... Jan 6 2025, 01:37 PM 930cabman yes, makes things much easier. Fit the panel reaso... Jan 6 2025, 04:23 PM mb911 No just tilt the engine back. Just did it on my ca... Jan 6 2025, 04:40 PM Cairo94507 I agree 100% with Clay; the Clewett Serpentine Bel... Jan 6 2025, 06:18 PM worn
I’m getting closer to painting this 914 project... Jan 6 2025, 07:08 PM troth Having snapped a couple belts in my 911 SC and kno... Jan 6 2025, 09:15 PM
ClayPerrine
Having snapped a couple belts in my 911 SC and kn... Jan 7 2025, 06:13 AM
Superhawk996 . . .
it's more the roadside emergency situa... Jan 7 2025, 09:48 AM worn
. . .
it's more the roadside emergency situ... Jan 8 2025, 07:53 PM WFG I would not want to cut a hole in the firewall. ju... Jan 7 2025, 05:57 AM Steve I bought the PMS fiberglass panel. I only did thi... Jan 7 2025, 10:54 AM Cairo94507 On my second 914-6, back in the late 80's, we ... Jan 7 2025, 11:02 AM 930cabman This poor horse Jan 7 2025, 12:00 PM PanelBilly
This poor horse
and the can of worms that was l... Jan 8 2025, 03:40 PM BillJ Mine has been there since 1984 so not my act but i... Jan 7 2025, 01:40 PM jfort I have one in my modded factory six and in our Ric... Jan 7 2025, 02:42 PM windforfun Why?
:sawzall: :sawzall: :sawzall: Jan 8 2025, 08:17 PM nivekdodge No Jan 8 2025, 08:31 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 1st April 2026 - 11:13 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2026 IPS, Inc.