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> Front Strut Support Mount Camber Plate, Year Difference and Coating
DennisV
post Sep 19 2023, 03:25 PM
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I removed the bushings from the front strut shock mounts (aka support mount, camber plate). Now I'm a bit confused on the correct bushing and the finish of the mount plate for a 1970 914-6.

What I removed
  • One piece bushing with metal tube in the center
  • Plates are clearly black

Looking for parts online, that bushing sold separately is listed as '71-89. While sold a few places, I am seeing Elephant as the only current manufacture. If you buy a whole new mount with bushing, they are gold.

By chance, did the bushing differ depending on whether Boge or Koni were installed? I only see a single part number in the PDF catalog (911 341 018 00).

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Based on the condition of ours, I am guessing they are original. Can anyone confirm?

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mepstein
post Sep 19 2023, 03:40 PM
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You can buy two piece rubber mounts that install easy.
What you have looks original to me.
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post Sep 19 2023, 03:48 PM
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I think I bought a set of 2 piece bushings from PMB Performance.
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post Sep 19 2023, 05:17 PM
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The finish of the mount is satin black.
After installation and alignment the area around the top of the mount in the trunk
is then spackled with a thick, black, tar like material. This is not seen on any 914 other
than the 914 6.
(seen on 911s too)


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post Sep 19 2023, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Sep 19 2023, 04:17 PM) *

The finish of the mount is satin black.
After installation and alignment the area around the top of the mount in the trunk
is then spackled with a thick, black, tar like material. This is not seen on any 914 other
than the 914 6.
(seen on 911s too)

Thanks for sharing. That is good news. Ours is still has the material around where the mount plate was installed. Original paint underneath!

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post Sep 19 2023, 09:27 PM
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I'd recommend hitting each nut with a bit of weld to help secure it - just in case. I've had a nut come loose on me during the install process (after powder-coating (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ). It would have been so much easier if I had done this before reconditioning the mounts.
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