Fresh air box install video, be afraid. be very afraid Options

[iankarr]

Hi Guys,

Had a great time with @ValcoOscar , @914-300hemi , @mike_D and @secondwind working on @914_7T3 's car yesterday and shot this video while we refurbed and installed his fresh air box. My hands still hurt, but hopefully this video helps the greater good.

Shout out as always to @mikey914 and @matty900

Enjoy...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhs6pedBOXM

[raynekat]

And "now" it's time to attach the cables?
You better have the one that goes on the back of the fresh air box already on the box before putting the box in....or God help you.
Virtually impossible to install the cable on the back of the box after it's in the car.
Otherwise, great video.

I liked the clamp idea; I'll use that next time.
On my install, I needed to sand down the outer circumference of the plastic screen from 914 Rubber as it was too big to fit with the gasket onto the box.

[iankarr]

And "now" it's time to attach the cables?
You better have the one that goes on the back of the fresh air box already on the box before putting the box in....or God help you.
Virtually impossible to install the cable on the back of the box after it's in the car.
Otherwise, great video.

I liked the clamp idea; I'll use that next time.
On my install, I needed to sand down the outer circumference of the plastic screen from 914 Rubber as it was too big to fit with the gasket onto the box.

Yeah, the one on the bottom is a bitch. I find it more impossible to get the box installed with that short cable already clamped on the bottom, so I put it on after. I guess it's a pick your poison thing. It's not too terrible to install the bottom cable in-place. The cable through the screw part is pretty easy. It's the clamp around the sheath that's the bear. But with a long enough needle nose pliers, it can be done. That's what I did yesterday. Three times, actually...as the first time I hooked up the wrong cable and the second time the sheath fell out of the groove. Ugh.

[914_7T3]

And "now" it's time to attach the cables?
You better have the one that goes on the back of the fresh air box already on the box before putting the box in....or God help you.
Virtually impossible to install the cable on the back of the box after it's in the car.
Otherwise, great video.

I liked the clamp idea; I'll use that next time.
On my install, I needed to sand down the outer circumference of the plastic screen from 914 Rubber as it was too big to fit with the gasket onto the box.

Yeah, the one on the bottom is a bitch. I find it more impossible to get the box installed with that short cable already clamped on the bottom, so I put it on after. I guess it's a pick your poison thing. It's not too terrible to install the bottom cable in-place. The cable through the screw part is pretty easy. It's the clamp around the sheath that's the bear. But with a long enough needle nose pliers, it can be done. That's what I did yesterday. Three times, actually...as the first time I hooked up the wrong cable and the second time the sheath fell out of the groove. Ugh.

Also helpful to have extra clamps on hand as they tend to break. Luckily we had a parts car on site where we could secure extras to complete the installation.

[iankarr]

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Also helpful to have extra clamps on hand as they tend to break. Luckily we had a parts car on site where we could secure extras to complete the installation.


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Ummm.. yeah. If I hadn't installed the wrong cable the first time, I prolly wouldn't have broken the clip taking it off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[bbrock]

Also helpful to have extra clamps on hand as they tend to break. Luckily we had a parts car on site where we could secure extras to complete the installation.

Ummm.. yeah. If I hadn't installed the wrong cable the first time, I prolly wouldn't have broken the clip taking it off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Is there a good source for those clamps other than parts car?

[bbrock]

Is there a good source for those clamps other than parts car?

Thanks to @rstover , I was able to track down a part# (901-571-919-00). Still available through Porsche... at Porsche a price considering what they are. Thought I'd post it in case anyone else is looking. BTW, I'm told these might not arrive with the yellow chromate finish.

[euro911]

Is there a good source for those clamps other than parts car?

Thanks to @rstover , I was able to track down a part# (901-571-919-00). Still available through Porsche... at Porsche a price considering what they are. Thought I'd post it in case anyone else is looking. BTW, I'm told these might not arrive with the yellow chromate finish.

Einmalig has them for $3.60/ea., but that's a 60-mile round trip for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) ... whereas Pelican wants $5.75/ea., but they're only a few miles away - and I need to order some other parts from them anyway, so ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)