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> How waterproof can a 914 really be made?
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post Dec 16 2016, 02:02 PM
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How waterproof can a 914 really be made?

Can roof and window leaks be totally eliminated??

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post Dec 16 2016, 02:15 PM
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Well, considering that the factory added drain holes to some parts of the car i'd say your chances are somewhat slim ...
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post Dec 16 2016, 02:21 PM
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When I used my car as a DD, I kept a towel in it so my leg wouldn't get wet
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post Dec 16 2016, 02:29 PM
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QUOTE(wayner @ Dec 16 2016, 01:02 PM) *

How waterproof can a 914 really be made?

Can roof and window leaks be totally eliminated??

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Like tight enough to go through the drive thru car wash?

YES!





















If you don't mind getting totally soaked... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Dec 16 2016, 02:32 PM
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It's not a question of if water can be kept out, it's more of a matter of what % of water can be kept out.
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post Dec 16 2016, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 16 2016, 02:32 PM) *

It's not a question of if water can be kept out, it's more of a matter of what % of water can be kept out.



I guess coming from what I've been told is the best supplier of replacement rubber, then I should expect winter driving to be a little damp ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)



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post Dec 16 2016, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 16 2016, 12:32 PM) *

It's not a question of if water can be kept out, it's more of a matter of what % of water can be kept out.


Exactly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
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post Dec 16 2016, 03:55 PM
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post Dec 16 2016, 04:17 PM
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A member here told me at last Hershey that Teeners have always leaked. Even when they were brand new. He's had his teener since his dad bought it new in the 70's and it leaked then.

Made me feel a little better about having to keep those little hand towels in the car.
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post Dec 16 2016, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE(wayner @ Dec 16 2016, 12:35 PM) *

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 16 2016, 02:32 PM) *

It's not a question of if water can be kept out, it's more of a matter of what % of water can be kept out.



I guess coming from what I've been told is the best supplier of replacement rubber, then I should expect winter driving to be a little damp ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


Interesting, is that a big bumper GT rally car? Front pic?
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post Dec 16 2016, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Dec 16 2016, 05:37 PM) *

QUOTE(wayner @ Dec 16 2016, 12:35 PM) *

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 16 2016, 02:32 PM) *

It's not a question of if water can be kept out, it's more of a matter of what % of water can be kept out.



I guess coming from what I've been told is the best supplier of replacement rubber, then I should expect winter driving to be a little damp ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


Interesting, is that a big bumper GT rally car? Front pic?


Damn sure wayner used that pic to be funny and it's not his car.
First clue is that's not a Canadian licence plate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Dec 16 2016, 04:56 PM
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The only 914 that I had that didn't leak was 9140431205 that had the original 1st generation window seals. I never took it through a car wash though.

My first 6 conversion had all new factory seals and I couldn't ever get it to completely seal up, which is why I came up with the first 914 Umbrella cover in 1994

Prior to making the cover, my rock n roll solution was to rip black duct tape lengthwise into long strips and tape it along the window edge. The car was always garaged, and occasional use, so I would only do that when I was away from home and it was going to rain. Didn't work so well when everything was wet though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Dec 16 2016, 05:34 PM
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I've used umbrella covers on both my 914s and 911 Targa, and find them to be great if the car has to be kept outside. Careful adjustments to the door windows do minimize the leaks, but a towel is always nice to have.

And yes, don't take one through a commercial car wash!
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post Dec 16 2016, 07:00 PM
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Well,. they are drier than a MGB,..thats for sure..!! FM
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post Dec 16 2016, 07:54 PM
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Unfortunately ,no, that orange car is not mine. It's a rally car back in the day. (Thanks Mark Henry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Here is my car.
(Apparently it leaked a bit)

I'll be updating the thread in the new year

QUESTION:
In order of percentage of success, versus worst offenders, which area can be made more watertight than others and which are the worst that can never be solved?
(Which parts of the window seals, roof etc?)


Now THIS is a hell hole!

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post Dec 16 2016, 08:03 PM
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Along the same lines, how big or small of a problem is water getting into the engine bay through the grill on a rainy day or during washing? I know there are many engine configurations in 914's these days and I'm sure that some are more sensitive to water than others.
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post Dec 16 2016, 08:42 PM
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One way to keep the intrusion of water to a minimum would be to ditch the targa top and weld a steel roof on. You would still need to get creative with the rubber seals around the door windows though.

Maybe Mark can design some wind/rain deflectors for 914s ... like vent shade makes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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One way to keep the intrusion of water to a minimum would be to ditch the targa top and weld a steel roof on. You would still need to get creative with the rubber seals around the door windows though.

Maybe Mark can design some wind/rain deflectors for 914s ... like vent shade makes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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A fixed roof is the answer..... with rain gutters.
Vent shades ? not for me, same category as door edge guards and those fugly
ding guards.
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post Dec 16 2016, 10:03 PM
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With a big enough tube of silicone caulking, I can make any 914 waterproof. Some may require 2 tubes.
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post Dec 16 2016, 10:19 PM
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