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| GaroldShaffer |
 Nov 14 2003, 10:15 PM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,621 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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How can you open the engine lid when the cable is broken
and/or stuck?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) This is on the parts car, I don't care about the lid but I would like to not damage the grill if possible. Garold PS how about a smiley using a sawzall??? |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 14 2003, 10:18 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
cut around the lock from the rear trunk. then the lid should come open with the lock still attached to it ...
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| Slowpoke |
Nov 15 2003, 09:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 768 |
Drill out the bolts holding the latch mechanism to the trunk partition. You can access the bolts from the trunk side. Everyone owns a drill. Then clip the wire retaining the latch pull cable. Sounds easy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| GWN7 |
Nov 15 2003, 10:21 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
You also might be able to trip the lock from the top with a thin screwdriver. You have to come in from an angle to catch the lock dogs and push them open.
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| JFJ914 |
Nov 15 2003, 10:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States
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Pop out the plastic cup and feel around?
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| Aaron Cox |
Nov 15 2003, 10:59 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
what if you just cut the bolt that goes into the latch.
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| URY914 |
Nov 15 2003, 11:32 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,466 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
1.Jack up the car
2. Pull the engine out. 3. Fix the latch |
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| tracks914 |
Nov 15 2003, 11:35 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
Take the seats and back pad out.
Cut a 18 inch hole in the fire wall. Crawl in and fix the latch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| boxstr |
 Nov 15 2003, 11:55 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 |
For any of the above, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY!!
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