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> New 914 owner. Hello, and a question about replacement bushings
Corellian Corvette
post Oct 17 2013, 12:09 AM
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Evening everyone!

Just joined tonight, as I got my first Porsche (a 1973 1.7) last weekend. I've loved these since I was a kid, and although I have quite a few vintage muscle cars, I'm interested in exploring the world of European sports cars.

The previous owner is a friend of mine, and he's an engineer and racer who has really brought back a nice original car. It has no rust, and he's taught himself the ins and outs of the fuel injection system and has the engine in perfect working order. Mechanically the car is perfect.

The only negative of the car is that he recently installed front poly control arm bushings, and while the car handles well, the noise is unacceptable. Even he regretted it.

So the only real change I need to make is to replace the front bushings. All the catalogs list either Poly or Graphite replacements. I'm not going to drive then car hard enough, or put enough miles on it, to get the benefit of poly. I would prefer comfortable ride and quiet so my wife will join me.

Is there an OEM rubber bushing available that's completely quiet?

Once that's done, perhaps someone can explain the confounding contraption called the heater controls.

Thanks in advance!
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post Oct 17 2013, 01:37 AM
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Is there an OEM rubber bushing available that's completely quiet?

Nope, no OEM rubber. Which is why there are several aftermarket solutions of different quality.

Ok, let me take that back, if you contact Porsche you might actually still be able to get the original rubber bushings.
Problem is, if so, they are firmly attached to a brand new a-arm!
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post Oct 17 2013, 05:48 AM
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There is definitely a source of rubber that is not bonded to a new arm, I've seen a video of it. Will try to find it later. I have recently gone to Elephant Racing poly-bronze, which has been nice and quiet and easy to install.
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post Oct 17 2013, 05:50 AM
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most anything you will need for your 914 can be gotten at
pelican or pmb
http://www.pmbperformance.com/914suspension.html
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post Oct 17 2013, 06:12 AM
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post Oct 17 2013, 07:13 AM
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post Oct 17 2013, 09:02 AM
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For rubber front control arm bushings, contact Eric at PMB Performance. He is a vendor
Here and a up front guy. You can also get rubber rear swing arm bushings.

No sqweekkkkk. I redid mine, all OK. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Oct 17 2013, 09:05 AM
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Elephant Racing has rubber control arm kits with the tools to install them.
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post Oct 17 2013, 09:17 AM
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Try the URO brand stock style rubber or whatever Eric @ PMB Performance or Chuck @ Elephant Racing recommend for a street car. There are lots of threads here and videos on youtube that walk through the install process.
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post Oct 17 2013, 11:13 AM
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try some grease... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ...install zerks if not already in! ...worked for my polybroze squeak but grease wont help the harsh ride...just loose some PSI in the tires when the little women is along...welcome and injoy your new toy

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post Oct 17 2013, 11:24 AM
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post Oct 17 2013, 11:50 AM
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I used Weltmeister "restoration" bushings that I bought at Paragon Products. They're a little bit firmer than the stock rubber bushings, but no squeaks whatsoever. If only I could get my targa top seals to be so quiet!
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post Oct 17 2013, 04:19 PM
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post Oct 17 2013, 04:41 PM
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Thanks everyone! Pics will be forthcoming this weekend. I've been too busy driving it!
What is the consensus on adding zerk fittings? I was considering that. Can it be done on the car? Might be a good thing to try first before pulling the a-arms off again...

After following the links I think I like the elephant racing ones. But racking the car and installing some zerks might be worth a step...
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post Oct 18 2013, 06:24 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 17 2013, 03:37 AM) *

QUOTE(Corellian Corvette @ Oct 16 2013, 11:09 PM) *
Is there an OEM rubber bushing available that's completely quiet?

Nope, no OEM rubber. Which is why there are several aftermarket solutions of different quality.

Ok, let me take that back, if you contact Porsche you might actually still be able to get the original rubber bushings.
Problem is, if so, they are firmly attached to a brand new a-arm!
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Elephant has a stock, oem rubber solution. Front and back. It's on their website.
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post Oct 18 2013, 06:39 AM
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post Oct 18 2013, 06:42 AM
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BillH has some FreeMotion Bushings FS in the Classifieds at a Very Good Price
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post Oct 18 2013, 08:52 AM
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QUOTE(Corellian Corvette @ Oct 17 2013, 10:50 PM) *

Thanks everyone! Pics will be forthcoming this weekend. I've been too busy driving it!
What is the consensus on adding zerk fittings? I was considering that. Can it be done on the car? Might be a good thing to try first before pulling the a-arms off again...

After following the links I think I like the elephant racing ones. But racking the car and installing some zerks might be worth a step...


Rubber bushings and grease don't get along all that well .....................

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post Oct 18 2013, 11:17 AM
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Elephant has a stock, oem rubber solution. Front and back. It's on their website.

No, they don't.

They have and i quote "OEM spec rubber replacements". They are neither stock nor OEM but they probably just as good as the originals were 40 years ago.

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