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| morgan_harwell |
 Nov 7 2008, 08:29 AM
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Ha! Finally snuck up on a camera!  Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 28-January 03 From: Santa Cruz Mtns., Ca. Member No.: 203 Region Association: Northern California  |
Engine Bay in a new location
Since this is my Daily Driver, I wanted to keep all engine related stuff in the engine bay: batteries, oil tanks, ignition modules, oil coolers, etc.. Trunks are really handy for things like: bookbags, gym bags, car cover, groceries, MotoCross helmets ... The oil tank is in the stock battery location. So I put the battery on the other side of engine bay. I took the old rusty battery stand out, flattened it, then used it as a template for a new battery stand, which I formed into a mirror image of a stock battery stand. I then welded it in place on the left side of the engine bay before repainting the engine bay. I then put a new stock battery tray on it. Yep, I had to perform Hell Hole surgery, too. This is an old picture, there is an Optima Red Top in there now. My last 3 Die Hards were Die Easys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)  |
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| McMark |
Nov 7 2008, 11:42 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 |
QUOTE(7275914911 @ Nov 6 2008, 12:36 PM)  QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 6 2008, 01:46 PM) Stock location. Why would anyone move it? (serious racers are excused from the question) Maybe...running without rain tray battery stays dry therefore eliminating one of the main causes of death for our vehicles?? jkp Um, Gel Cell batteries? Much easier to replace a battery than run cables all over the car, fabricate clamps, etc. |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Nov 7 2008, 02:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE(DBCooper @ Nov 7 2008, 04:21 AM) QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Nov 6 2008, 04:50 PM) Where the engineers decided it .... could do the most structural damage should it bleed battery acid (though that problem was probably not forseen). Wait a minute, "not forseen? These are GERMAN engineers, yes? I'd surmise that the engineers who designed the 914, those who were involved with the tooling, fabrication and construction of these cars, and the designers who wrote the specifications for the various sub-assemblies and outside contractor sourced parts (Bosch,Mahle,ATE,Thiessen Steel,etc.) did not foresee these cars lasting this far out from their build date. Paul |
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| jsayre914 |
Nov 7 2008, 03:28 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Nov 7 2008, 03:47 PM) QUOTE(DBCooper @ Nov 7 2008, 04:21 AM) QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Nov 6 2008, 04:50 PM) Where the engineers decided it .... could do the most structural damage should it bleed battery acid (though that problem was probably not forseen). Wait a minute, "not forseen? These are GERMAN engineers, yes? I'd surmise that the engineers who designed the 914, those who were involved with the tooling, fabrication and construction of these cars, and the designers who wrote the specifications for the various sub-assemblies and outside contractor sourced parts (Bosch,Mahle,ATE,Thiessen Steel,etc.) did not foresee these cars lasting this far out from their build date. Paul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I still cant believe mine starts up every time I turn the key. |
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| effutuo101 |
Nov 8 2008, 02:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
Trunk location with the other gear. And the top still fits without issue
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| zymurgist |
Nov 9 2008, 09:23 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
I don't actually own a 914, but the one I maintain has the battery in the rear trunk. I can't say that I recommend the location, but you do what you have to do to keep the car on the road.
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| jsayre914 |
Nov 9 2008, 11:24 AM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The battery tray seems perfect, now that im looking at it. It was never welded at all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) three rivets at the top lip into the fender, and three rivets at the bottom lip right on the shoulder. I guess it was a quick fix, and over time vibration took its toll. I am down a little between the hood rust and the battery falling off, The car will go on stands tonight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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| JRust |
Nov 9 2008, 12:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Stock location on both of mine. I prefer it there as opposed to relocating it. If you need the space for something else I guess I can understand moving it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| wbergtho |
Nov 11 2008, 01:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
My V-8 car has the battery in the front trunk and my stock 76 has the battery in the stock location.
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| Todd Enlund |
Nov 11 2008, 01:17 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I don't even have a battery.
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| SLKWrx |
Nov 11 2008, 03:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 318 Joined: 28-September 04 From: Woolwich, NJ Member No.: 2,845 Region Association: North East States
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These things need batteries?! Ugh.. no wonder it won't start!
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| BIGKAT_83 |
Nov 11 2008, 04:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States 
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Stock location works for me........
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| VaccaRabite |
Nov 11 2008, 05:06 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Nov 9 2008, 12:24 PM) The battery tray seems perfect, now that im looking at it. It was never welded at all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) three rivets at the top lip into the fender, and three rivets at the bottom lip right on the shoulder. I guess it was a quick fix, and over time vibration took its toll. I am down a little between the hood rust and the battery falling off, The car will go on stands tonight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Between this and your front trunk "fix" I think we need to assume that your PO was actually a DAPO. When you put the car to bed for the winter, start inspecting the car with a critical eye. God only knows what else your DAPO may have "fixed." Zach |
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| racunniff |
Nov 11 2008, 10:57 PM
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volt914 Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 21-August 06 From: Fort Collins, CO Member No.: 6,705 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I had to null-vote to get in because there was no "all of the above" option:
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| OU8AVW |
Nov 12 2008, 03:17 PM
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Yacht Rigger Group: Members Posts: 1,803 Joined: 1-October 08 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 9,601 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Nov 11 2008, 02:50 PM) Stock location works for me........ WTF? Wow...... |
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| Justinp71 |
Nov 12 2008, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,584 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(OU8AVW @ Nov 12 2008, 01:17 PM) QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Nov 11 2008, 02:50 PM) Stock location works for me........ WTF? Wow...... No Sh!t... That is cool, what trans is that hooked to?Stock axles? |
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| tommy914 |
Nov 13 2008, 10:17 PM
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Life is a journey, enjoy every turn. Group: Members Posts: 1,103 Joined: 15-September 03 From: Ridgeland, MS Member No.: 1,165 Region Association: None |
Where is my Battery?...... What?... You know something I don't?
You talking to me? I'll show you where my battery is! |
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| zymurgist |
Nov 14 2008, 05:30 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
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Knock it off. I dare you. |
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| EdwardBlume |
Nov 26 2008, 06:20 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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I've kept it stock on my "stock" car, but moved it to the rear trunk on my last AX car. It really doesn't make a difference if you maintain your car and rust issues.
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| naro914 |
Dec 2 2008, 04:59 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(iamchappy @ Nov 6 2008, 01:13 PM) In the trunk with other essentials... where did you get that battery bracket/stand/whatever you call it that's holding your battery in place? I could really use one like that! |
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