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Door Stop Repair |
mg911guy |
Oct 1 2005, 03:44 PM
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Beaner-Schnitzel Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 1-October 05 From: Camarillo, CA. Member No.: 4,900 |
Hi All, I have my doors apart on my 70 914/4 and while im in there I want to repair both door stops.
I recall an article on repairing the "T" shaped piece by welding on new "bumps". There was even a picture of what the finished shape should be. Does anyone know where I can find this article? I thought it was in a magazine? Like Panorama or the Mid-Engine-Views? Thanks in Advance. Mark MG911Guy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
McMark |
Oct 1 2005, 03:52 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Are your bumps completely gone? Performance Products sells new aluminum rollers that cured most of the problems I've seen with door stops. Got any pictures of yours?
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mg911guy |
Oct 1 2005, 04:13 PM
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Beaner-Schnitzel Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 1-October 05 From: Camarillo, CA. Member No.: 4,900 |
McMark
Thanks for the reply. Yes, they are almost gone. I have attached a photo. Mark.. Attached image(s) |
Brando |
Oct 1 2005, 04:26 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Yeeargghh... mine are worse than that...
How can we get new bars and rollers? |
McMark |
Oct 1 2005, 04:27 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Wow. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) Thanks for the picture.
Sourcing good used ones would be my recommended course of action, as well as the roller replacement kit if yours are worn out. |
McMark |
Oct 1 2005, 04:28 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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mg911guy |
Oct 1 2005, 04:32 PM
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Beaner-Schnitzel Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 1-October 05 From: Camarillo, CA. Member No.: 4,900 |
Yeah, I found a 74 at Pick a Part last Sunday and forgot to check. I got the rear calipers though.
I just remember an article that had a life size drawing showing shape of both bumps. I have the welder ready to go. If I can find that article. I am searching through my magazines. I will let you know if I find it and maybe post a pic... Thanks again Mark.. |
bondo |
Oct 1 2005, 05:05 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Ooh, which pick-a-part? What's left on the 74? |
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mg911guy |
Oct 1 2005, 05:28 PM
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Beaner-Schnitzel Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 1-October 05 From: Camarillo, CA. Member No.: 4,900 |
The Pick a Part in Sun Valley (SFV).
It still had the engine and tranny. No intake. 1.8L. Side shift linkage was gone. Front and Rear bumpers, doors, Trashed interior. Head light assy's were gone no front trunk lid. But the rear was there. Front Bilsteins were there w rotors and calipers. No Sway Bars. Gas tank was gone. Engine lid was ripped out. No muffler but the exchangers were there. All fenders were there. Windshield was there. I cant remember if the rear glass was there. Hope this helps. Mark... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
bondo |
Oct 1 2005, 10:01 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Cool, thanks. It'll be a bit before I'm down south, but I'll check it out if I can.. sounds like there are some good parts left.
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jd74914 |
Oct 2 2005, 09:12 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Just fix the rollers with some washers. Its easy and cheap, and the steel will never break. While your in there I would also suggest fixed the bolt pivot if it out of line at all. I'd suggest doing this while its out, cause its a b*tch to got back in. Before: Attached image(s) |
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jd74914 |
Oct 2 2005, 09:13 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
After with steel replacement.
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McMark |
Oct 2 2005, 10:20 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Steel washers rubbing against an aluminum piece doesn't sound like a recipe for longevity. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)
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davesprinkle |
Oct 3 2005, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 2,943 Region Association: None |
When I found that the door detent cams were NLA, I had a few reproductions machined. They differ in only two ways from the OE piece:
1. They don't have the tiny grooved serations along the "bumpy" side of the cam. Presumably, Porsche added these to provide some damping when plastic roller ran against them. The serations were worn completely away on the driver's side cam, and were only barely visible on the passenger cam. In any case, their presence or absence doesn't materially affect the primary purpose of the cam. 2. The repro cams have a second hole at the "head" of the cam, added for ease of machining. It doesn't affect the function of the piece and isn't visible when the door is assembled. I've been considering having a production run of these made, assuming there is enough interest. What do you think? Attached image(s) |
Grimstead |
Oct 3 2005, 10:40 PM
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Cheaky Monkey Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 20-March 05 From: Corona, Ca Member No.: 3,789 Region Association: Southern California |
How much do you think? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
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jsteele22 |
Oct 4 2005, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 727 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO Member No.: 4,653 |
Ditto : How much ?
I think there would be some demand just for a replacement set of door stops that isn't made out of brittle pot metal. As long as the price is reasonable, say $15-20. |
mightyohm |
Oct 4 2005, 10:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think you could sell those!
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davesprinkle |
Oct 4 2005, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 2,943 Region Association: None |
OK. I'll pursue a quote on a small production run of the door detent cams. Stay tuned; I should have an answer in about a week or so. I'm not dodging the cost question; I just can't commit to a price until I know what my vendor will charge.
What about rollers? Anyone interested in replacements machined out of a proper hard plastic like Delrin? |
thesey914 |
Oct 4 2005, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,155 Joined: 1-January 03 From: Staffordshire -England Member No.: 66 |
I've just Stripped &cleaned up mine. I need a set.
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Gint |
Oct 4 2005, 04:38 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I could use a set myself.
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