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> Installing hew engine bay seals, Anyone have some helpful tips?
robkammer
post Apr 18 2026, 10:59 AM
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Teeners, as the time gets closer to my engine being delivered, I’m closing in on finishing the engine bay. I’ve installed new seals in our 88 911, but the 914 seal rails don’t appear to have any openings to start at. ANY helpful tips will be appreciated. Thanks, Robbo
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post Apr 18 2026, 12:27 PM
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The big thick rear engine seal has an opening that you can slide it into and work it around easily. The sides and the front seal, I just pried open the end of the rail slightly, and started the seal into the rail. Worked it down into place, and then taped the rail back into shape with small body hammer very lightly.


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post Apr 18 2026, 04:49 PM
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Clean the channels well and lube them. Lube the seals and pull in so they stretch and thin as they go in. Pull in past the end of channel as they will take a while the retract. After they have sat for a day trim and use hog rings to hold the side seaks to the front firewall seal.
Drink beer and swear a lot. It does not help to install the seals but makes you feel better
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post Apr 18 2026, 04:50 PM
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