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| omoore3 |
 Feb 21 2003, 08:11 AM
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As I mentioned in an earlier post, I just got given a 2.0 '74-75? project car. Thanks to a quick response, I did find the fuel --under the front.
I feel like an idiot asking this--I have owned 2 356s, a 911 SC Targa, a 944 and two 928's. But for the life of me I can't figure out how to open the back trunk? Secondly, the interior of the car and the front trunck is stuffed with pieces that have been removed. Can anyone recommend a book that would have pictures of parts in it so I can begin ctataloging this mess? Many thanks in advance Oliver |
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| seanery |
Feb 21 2003, 08:30 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
The back trunk has a vw style push button release and lock unless someone put a PORSCHE reflector between the tail lights. If that is the case you probably have a solenoid somewhere, i dunno where though.
There is a book, I don't know where mine is: How to restore and modify your 914 Porsche This might be a good starting place. |
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| omoore3 |
Feb 21 2003, 08:38 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply. yeah, there is a Porsche reflector. As for a solenoid, this is going to be a real easter egg hunt as the wiring harness is a hash.
I will get that book. Oliver |
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| omoore3 |
Feb 21 2003, 08:56 AM
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Well, I just went out into the yard and ripped the Porsche reflector off and discovered that there is no key hole. Odd that there wouldn't be a mechanical way to open it. What would you do with a dead battery?
Oliver |
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| brant |
Feb 21 2003, 09:19 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,625 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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The factory hole, must have been filled...
sometimes when people install reflectors.. they use a mechanical pull cable instead of a solenoid..... 2 places you should look are: below the trunk for a cable pull.. or in the engine bay for a cable pull... brant |
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| seanery |
Feb 21 2003, 10:07 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
REASON 368 not to buy a 914 with a PORSCHE reflector stuck on it!
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| boxstr |
Feb 21 2003, 10:33 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Look directly in the center of the rear bimper at the bottom and under the car near where the muffler would be. Some have added a cable or chain, it is a mechanical failsafe for dead battery or failed solenoid.
Craig IN DAMP CAMP 914 |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Feb 21 2003, 10:50 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
you ripped off the reflector??? Bummer!
I had a buddy who drilled a small hole in the center floor of the trunk and used a coat hanger to pull down the plunger on the solinoid when an accedent cut his power wire. |
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| Crawf |
Feb 21 2003, 11:18 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Berkshire, England, UK Member No.: 171 |
I have a pull system in the engine bay, located passenger side, hidden away up towards the front of the trunk above the back of my carb.
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| Alfred |
Feb 21 2003, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(omoore3 @ Feb 21 2003, 06:11 AM) Can anyone recommend a book that would have pictures of parts in it so I can begin ctataloging this mess? Many thanks in advance Oliver The Haynes 914 repair manual is a must have and you might also want Dr. Brett Johnson's book "914 and 914-6 Porsche A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity". They are both available online at Pelican Parts or Amazon.com . Alfred |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Feb 21 2003, 11:30 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
You can see my pull cable that goes from the plunger to the engine comp. I have used it many times durring the restoration.
Jeff |
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Feb 21 2003, 11:33 AM
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Burning? This might cool that question down (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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