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| rcarson25 |
 Nov 14 2019, 08:22 AM
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So, I am rebuilding/cleaning up my front suspension. I tore it all down, sandblasted and powder coated the front a arms only to realize as I was untapping that the front torsion bar cover cap that sits in the a arm is missing on one side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Is it just a standard freeze plug that goes in the a arm or is it a special cap? Does anyone know the size of the cap?
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| Tdskip |
Nov 14 2019, 08:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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Picture handy?
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| rcarson25 |
Nov 14 2019, 08:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 15-May 17 From: TN Member No.: 21,103 Region Association: South East States
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Only photos I have are on my phone and are too big to be able to post. It is located in the front of the torsion tube on the a arm, it is the end of the tube that the 2 bolt bushing shackle holds in place. I will try to get a picture when I get in front of my computer.
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| Superhawk996 |
Nov 14 2019, 08:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,794 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Caps for torsion bar covers are available from the usual suspects.
They have designed to have the torsion bar driven out though the cap end if necessary, and then replace the cap. |
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| mepstein |
Nov 14 2019, 08:56 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,260 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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If you have a local Porsche dealer you can get these small parts in a day or two and usually not have to pay a shipping charge.
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| ndfrigi |
Nov 14 2019, 09:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(rcarson25 @ Nov 14 2019, 06:46 AM)  Only photos I have are on my phone and are too big to be able to post. It is located in the front of the torsion tube on the a arm, it is the end of the tube that the 2 bolt bushing shackle holds in place. I will try to get a picture when I get in front of my computer. email your pictures to yourself using your phone and should ask what size you want to send it. Select smaller size and then save those pictures from your email to your phone. Now those pictures will be smaller size and you can attach several pics on a single post. |
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| rcarson25 |
Nov 14 2019, 09:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 15-May 17 From: TN Member No.: 21,103 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Nov 14 2019, 09:06 AM) QUOTE(rcarson25 @ Nov 14 2019, 06:46 AM) Only photos I have are on my phone and are too big to be able to post. It is located in the front of the torsion tube on the a arm, it is the end of the tube that the 2 bolt bushing shackle holds in place. I will try to get a picture when I get in front of my computer. email your pictures to yourself using your phone and should ask what size you want to send it. Select smaller size and then save those pictures from your email to your phone. Now those pictures will be smaller size and you can attach several pics on a single post. Thanks for the heads up, already knew that trick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Thanks for telling me this is a easily purchased part. I figured this would be one of those hard to find pieces but guess not. Of course I just placed an order with Pelican three days ago, welcome to car restoration right? Thanks for the quick help guys cap will be in order shortly. |
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| Mikey914 |
Nov 14 2019, 10:24 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Let me know if not available.... I know a guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| bdstone914 |
Nov 14 2019, 10:31 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,517 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
They are Welch plugs. Same as in the adjuster caps. About$6 each.
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| sixnotfour |
Nov 14 2019, 11:13 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,429 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Attached image(s) 
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| rhodyguy |
Nov 14 2019, 12:07 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,076 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Don't forget the foam doughnuts/gaskets. Usually they have deteriorated by this point. 1 per side. #901 341 475 00.
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| rcarson25 |
Nov 14 2019, 12:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 15-May 17 From: TN Member No.: 21,103 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Nov 14 2019, 12:07 PM) Don't forget the foam doughnuts/gaskets. Usually they have deteriorated by this point. 1 per side. #901 341 475 00. Thank you I would have missed that |
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| Olympic 914 |
Nov 15 2019, 12:41 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,663 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Nov 14 2019, 01:07 PM) Don't forget the foam doughnuts/gaskets. Usually they have deteriorated by this point. 1 per side. #901 341 475 00. Or you could cut a piece of pool noodle and put it in there. Works for me...   |
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| roblav1 |
Nov 16 2019, 06:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 18-September 12 From: KY Member No.: 14,943 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I did same as Tom... used a couple hole saws to cut foam I had laying around.
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| raynekat |
Nov 16 2019, 12:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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There are different sizes of those plugs from Porsche. First time around, I got one that was way too big.
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| mepstein |
Nov 16 2019, 02:21 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,260 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Nov 16 2019, 01:33 PM) There are different sizes of those plugs from Porsche. First time around, I got one that was way too big. Me too. |
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