Engine Compartment Hinge, Broken off @ body... OPTIONS?? |
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Engine Compartment Hinge, Broken off @ body... OPTIONS?? |
Bimmerboy71_02 |
Apr 1 2005, 09:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-February 05 From: Tacoma, WA Member No.: 3,644 |
The engine compartment hinge on my buddies' 914 broke off a long time ago, and I am finally able to get around to fixing it. Is there an easy solution to fix this? Welding is almost out of the question since the two halves of the hinge barely match up; like there's metal missing. Just hoping you guys could lay all of my options out.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) Ryan |
lapuwali |
Apr 2 2005, 12:26 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
The engine lid hinge is weak, as is the trunk lid hinge. James did come up with a nice fix for the trunk lid, but the engine lid hinge is still "unfixed". Making up a stronger part wouldn't be all that difficult. Part of the problem is the weight of the engine cover with the rain tray. A lighter cover with no rain tray (or a better design) would actually be a better solution than reinforcing the hinge. A simple Al frame with fiberglass or CF bits and Al mesh instead of steel.
Hmmm.... My engine lid hinge is also broken (passenger side, it always seems to be the passenger side), so maybe I need to start fabricating... |
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