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| chuckc |
 Jan 23 2011, 07:44 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 196 Joined: 30-August 10 From: Astoria NY Member No.: 12,123 Region Association: North East States  |
I've noticed quite a few 914 with droopy eyelids; light covers that just don't line up with the hood.
What does this mean? I imagine there is more than one answer to that question and if there are any repair threads I'd love to be pointed towards them. peace, Chuck |
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| Eric_Shea |
Jan 23 2011, 07:47 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
There's three rubber bushings holding the eyebrow in. Most are bad gone and/or rigged together (on a 914??? Naaaaaaaaaaaaa!). Accidents, and improper fixes are the major causes.
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| tod914 |
Jan 23 2011, 08:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I'd consult the Oracle of Delphi for an answer. My magic8ball broke.
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 24 2011, 08:55 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
On my car the rubber attachemtn points were mangled and so the little eyebrow was pop-riveted in place. Its on my eternal "fix it" list, as well as re-bushing my headlights.
Zach |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jan 24 2011, 09:24 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,926 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(chuckc @ Jan 23 2011, 08:44 PM)  I've noticed quite a few 914 with droopy eyelids; light covers that just don't line up with the hood. What does this mean? It means their owners don't understand how to adjust the headlight mechanisms. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| detoxcowboy |
Jan 24 2011, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 24 2011, 07:24 AM) QUOTE(chuckc @ Jan 23 2011, 08:44 PM) I've noticed quite a few 914 with droopy eyelids; light covers that just don't line up with the hood. What does this mean? It means their owners don't understand how to adjust the headlight mechanisms. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but maybe they know how but just for whatever don't.. general laziness.. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 24 2011, 12:06 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have adjusted and adjusted and adjusted.... My drooper will never be right until I fix the eyebrow that makes it look droopy, and bush the control arm (currently bushed with electrical tape only). Right now its set for night vision over good daytime looks. When the days get longer, it will be adjusted for daytime looks and poor lighting at night.
Zach |
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