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[ctc911ctc]

'74 - 2.0 - 100% stock

What year car/tub is it?

[r_towle]

Round

[rgalla9146]

Maybe the rim is damaged ?
..... any chance of a picture ?

[tomeric914]

Maybe the rim is damaged ?
..... any chance of a picture ?

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...check for a buildup of grease, undercoating, paint, etc.

[StarBear]

Haven't had the pleasure of this fix, but the subtitle of your thread reminds me of 3-4 various fixes I've made to my 914, and the way I felt while doing it—mostly in days before this forum when you had to "figure it out" on your own.

914world 'tis a blessing....

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[jfort]

I know the feeling, I spent half of Sunday fighting the front upper targa weatherstrip getting it to go into that aluminum trim channel. I still have the passenger side to go. The frustrating part is knowing when it was built nothing took more than a few minutes.

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Damn! That targa front strip installation rubber arrived yesterday and is my weekend project. Did it a couple of years ago. Difficult getting it on and it looks like shit. It is pretty much ruined. Hence, the re-try.

A friend suggested wire puller lubricant:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-32-oz-Clear-...bricant/1017915

I am going to try it.

[IronHillRestorations]

Coat with glycerine. Install firewall side first, then the rod flange

Where do you find glycerine? I tried all the local drug stores.

KY works (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[IronHillRestorations]

Take off the e-brake cable clamp and pull the cable out of the way. Look closely to make sure the retaining ring on the firewall doesn't have some obstruction. I've seen factory seam sealer gooped on one and I don't know how they got that boot on at the factory.

Some parts require strong language for correct installation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[ctc911ctc]

Take off a 15 sec to remove part in order to make the installation easier? Who would do that?

Ok, enough sarcasm - great advice - will try it later today!

Take off the e-brake cable clamp and pull the cable out of the way. Look closely to make sure the retaining ring on the firewall doesn't have some obstruction. I've seen factory seam sealer gooped on one and I don't know how they got that boot on at the factory.

Some parts require strong language for correct installation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[PCH]

[quote name='jfort' date='Mar 18 2020, 07:18 AM' post='2795311']
I know the feeling, I spent half of Sunday fighting the front upper targa weatherstrip getting it to go into that aluminum trim channel. I still have the passenger side to go. The frustrating part is knowing when it was built nothing took more than a few minutes.

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Damn! That targa front strip installation rubber arrived yesterday and is my weekend project. Did it a couple of years ago. Difficult getting it on and it looks like shit. It is pretty much ruined. Hence, the re-try.

A friend suggested wire puller lubricant:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-32-oz-Clear-...bricant/1017915

I am going to try it.
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I had the same trouble-except I spent the whole weekend enlisting neighbors' help as I tried to make it work. Finally, I figured out that the corner is made incorrectly and it was never going to be right.
I swallowed hard and ordered the expensive Porsche rubber. When the rubber came to the office, I brought it home and thought I would see how it fits. In fifteen minutes all of the rubber was in and it fit beautifully!
I'm now very discerning as to what I buy aftermarket.

[ctc911ctc]

*****DONE*****


Of all of the suggestions, the one that worked best was:

REMOVE THE BRAKE CABLE CLAMP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

That part was just enough of an annoyance to generate trouble in getting the part mounted.

Second Suggestion that helped:

Turn the lip inside out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Third suggestion that helped:

Use a 90degree pick to pull/push/prod the part into place (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Last suggestion that assisted:

Use Lube - not sure it was necessary, but i used some Aqua Lube! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[6s219]

I feel your pain and just yesterday went through the exact same situation! In my case, I found it was easiest if you disconnect the shift rod coupler that is concealed inside the boot, use a heat gun to make the rubber boot more pliable, slide it over the retainer ring on the firewall and use your thumb to fit it over the mounting ring.

On the 914 Facebook page, someone suggested put the boot inside out, put it over the retainer ring and pull it forward. I don’t know if that Way would work but it’s an idea.

Finally, another suggestion was for a member George from the 914 World FB page,
“ The problem with the shift boot is its too short and often time "pops" off when shifting into 2nd or 4th. Use a stock 914 tie rod boot. The diameter is the same and it gives you all the throw you need to shift”. Here is the photo sent with his reply.

[jim_hoyland]

I feel your pain and just yesterday went through the exact same situation! In my case, I found it was easiest if you disconnect the shift rod coupler that is concealed inside the boot, use a heat gun to make the rubber boot more pliable, slide it over the retainer ring on the firewall and use your thumb to fit it over the mounting ring.

On the 914 Facebook page, someone suggested put the boot inside out, put it over the retainer ring and pull it forward. I don’t know if that Way would work but it’s an idea.

Finally, another suggestion was for a member George from the 914 World FB page,
“ The problem with the shift boot is its too short and often time "pops" off when shifting into 2nd or 4th. Use a stock 914 tie rod boot. The diameter is the same and it gives you all the throw you need to shift”. Here is the photo sent with his reply.

Is the boot shortened ?

[6s219]

I feel your pain and just yesterday went through the exact same situation! In my case, I found it was easiest if you disconnect the shift rod coupler that is concealed inside the boot, use a heat gun to make the rubber boot more pliable, slide it over the retainer ring on the firewall and use your thumb to fit it over the mounting ring.

On the 914 Facebook page, someone suggested put the boot inside out, put it over the retainer ring and pull it forward. I don’t know if that Way would work but it’s an idea.

Finally, another suggestion was for a member George from the 914 World FB page,
“ The problem with the shift boot is its too short and often time "pops" off when shifting into 2nd or 4th. Use a stock 914 tie rod boot. The diameter is the same and it gives you all the throw you need to shift”. Here is the photo sent with his reply.

Is the boot shortened ?

It is my understanding that a tie rod boot diameter is the same and dose not need to be cut.

[Olympic 914]

I had a problem with the boot slipping off when shifting, after all the trouble of installing it.

I wrapped a zip tie around the firewall end to keep it in place.

Cheap insurance..