Another "new" parts Didn't know these existed, Bumper top spacers |
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Another "new" parts Didn't know these existed, Bumper top spacers |
Mikey914 |
Feb 17 2017, 12:24 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Yes it was brought to my attention that what I thought were simply washers are indeed rubber spacers! Makes sense now. These are going to be available next week, Did a short run to test, but it helps with the fitment.
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JimN73 |
Feb 17 2017, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 6-October 07 From: Gig Harbor Member No.: 8,192 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yes it was brought to my attention that what I thought were simply washers are indeed rubber spacers! Makes sense now. These are going to be available next week, Did a short run to test, but it helps with the fitment. I don't have anything like that on my car. Are they the 'sealing washers' that are in the parts diagram? Jim |
db9146 |
Feb 17 2017, 01:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
Are those the spacers for the rocker panels?
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Tom_T |
Feb 17 2017, 01:15 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Are those the spacers for the rocker panels? If not, they are similar to the Rocker & valance spacers. Maybe Mark can check the part numbers in the 914 PET & see, then make them too, if not the same!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Cairo94507 |
Feb 17 2017, 01:42 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,649 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I don't ever recall seeing anything like that for attaching the bumpers. I do recall them for the rockers and valances however. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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porschetub |
Feb 17 2017, 02:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,695 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I purchased some few months back which from memory were listed as genuine,my part number is different however......914-559-127-10.
They are 5mm holes but I drilled out six others to 6mm and put under the lower the rocker covers so that the dirt fails out,they are a bitch to get in there but do fit with longer 6mm stainless bolts. They are hard plastic,perhaps Mark could source the captive nuts for the top rocker panel screws also,I need 2 but can't find them so far. |
Mikey914 |
Feb 17 2017, 04:02 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Yes we can and should add the rocket panel spacers Anyone want to PM me some dims and I can start on those right away!
All I know is this is really old NOS. Possible the part number was superseded. mark |
Steve |
Feb 17 2017, 05:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,547 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Is it worth it doing the rocker spacers? A lot of csob's cut off a piece of 1/4" fuel line
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bandjoey |
Feb 17 2017, 06:01 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So this goes on the bumper top stud ?
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914Sixer |
Feb 17 2017, 07:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,841 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yep, it goes on the stud. Supposed to space pad and keep the stud from rusting to the bumper.
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Mikey914 |
Feb 17 2017, 11:52 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
It also spaces the bumper up enough that the edges don't want to turn out as the are not making contact with the bumper on the inside. There's not much clearance and some bumpers push out slightly. The additional spade will relieve this pressure.
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Matty900 |
Feb 18 2017, 12:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,269 Joined: 21-February 15 From: Oregon Member No.: 18,454 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yes it was brought to my attention that what I thought were simply washers are indeed rubber spacers! Makes sense now. These are going to be available next week, Did a short run to test, but it helps with the fitment. I don't have anything like that on my car. Are they the 'sealing washers' that are in the parts diagram? Jim Looks like they need a washer and these spacers, 10 each per car. Attached thumbnail(s) |
porschetub |
Feb 18 2017, 01:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,695 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Is it worth it doing the rocker spacers? A lot of csob's cut off a piece of 1/4" fuel line Not the same cause the proper ones are harder and don't compress,you can bend up your rocker panels using fueline offcuts if you like. You can be cheap if you like but it has it's place,not in this application. |
Mikey914 |
Feb 20 2017, 12:31 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Yes the reason they are there is to be a "stop" and allow to be tightened without crushing the metal in.
Anyone with dimensions? |
SixerJ |
Feb 20 2017, 09:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
Mark, here you go. I got these before Christmas in a shipment of lots of NOS stuff for the -6
OD 14.0mm ID 4.9 to 5.0mm depending on where and which washer you measure Height / length? 6.4 to 6.7mm again depending on which washer you measure If you look really closely at the picture it looks as if these have been sliced to length rather than individually moulded and spat out In terms of material hardness if you squeeze as hard as you can between thumb and forefinger across the OD you can deflect the rubber and squish out to 14.5mm max. Obviously not an SI based measurement technique, but gives you an idea of what to make them from |
mepstein |
Feb 20 2017, 09:36 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
These washers make sense until you look at the stud on the bumper top. Mine doesn't look like there's enough length to add a 5mm spacer. I have 3 pairs of oem bumper tops. They all have the same length studs.
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rhodyguy |
Feb 20 2017, 10:01 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Are the large washers the ones that go into recesses for the studs in the bumper tops? The smaller ones act as spacers for the rocker covers and valances at the corners
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pete000 |
Feb 20 2017, 12:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
For the rockers I have been using hard rubber plumber washers takes about two to make the proper gap. I would of course prefer these OEM spec spacers ! Sign me up for a couple sets when they come on line.
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Mikey914 |
Feb 20 2017, 07:14 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
These washers make sense until you look at the stud on the bumper top. Mine doesn't look like there's enough length to add a 5mm spacer. I have 3 pairs of oem bumper tops. They all have the same length studs. They work if you are not using the nylon lock nuts, or at least not all the way to the end of the nylon. |
Jett |
Mar 6 2017, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,619 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Mark, do you have the spacers available on the site?
Btw. I just ordered a front bumper top and it would be great to order a few sets of the washers. Cheers |
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