Hatching a Plot & gauging interest, 914-6 Engine Access Hatch Options

[forrestkhaag]

I am now in the latter stages of putting together a "kit" for the firewall access hatch for the 914-6 GT and others in need of easy tuning access to pulley, belt changes, fan area inspections, etc. made of multiple layers of hand laid fiberglass.

I have made the mold and a prototype from a CNC true copy of the firewall area needed / I will be posting an offer of the complete kit shortly in FS/WTB. The Hatch, Rivnuts and bolts, and illustrated instructions for cutting the holes in the correct location will be part of this kit. the installation allows the backpad to be used without interference.

This photo shows a painted version installed. I will offer these kits in raw fiberglass for the purists out there but all can easily be painted if so desired.

Based on the material and time invested, I am anticipating a cost of around 75 bucks if nine or less kits are ordered and 50 bucks if ten or more kits are ordered / shipping included in lower 48.

Any initial interest?

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[forrestkhaag]

OK so after several orders are paid and in the cue, I am offering this hatch kit for 75.00USD shipped n the lower 48. Production time on the hand laid fiberglass part is a one-off process and requires curing time so I would require about one week after a paypal receipt is logged for shipment to occur in the lower 48.

The "kit" includes detailed written and graphic instructions, the hand laid fiberglass hatch cover is predrilled for mounting and includes Rivnuts, SS cap screws and SS washers and support if needed in understanding this fairly simple install.

A concern has been raised concerning how waterproof this improvement is. As with everything from heat to gas fumes in the cabin of a 914, everything is a compromise from the conditions in a contemporary Porsche / I know this a a fact from side by side comparison with my 911 SC, Carrera, C4S and 993. I choose to drive a 914 and live with a few drips and drabs.

I am running a FG model on my car presently without a backpad for R&D to see if water intrusion is an issue to be addressed for those who live where it rains. I am not using the lower hatch bolt in this test phase to exacerbate the issue if there is one. It is presently raining here in SoCal off and on this week and I will update after finding a good downpour into my (type 4 presently) fan area.

Obviously a 6 has more suck away from the hatch from the vortex of the fan and more protection provided by the vertical fan shroud higher under the roof overhang.

Comment to follow along the way.