Engine lid buffers p/n 914 559 253 10, Where do they go? |
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Engine lid buffers p/n 914 559 253 10, Where do they go? |
zonedoubt |
Mar 22 2009, 11:25 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
This discussion started in the classifieds, but this is likely a better place to get an answer.
Part number 914 559 253 10 PET calls these "Buffers" and says 2 are required although the part has been "dropped". I can't tell from the exploded parts diagram where these actually go. Does anyone actually have these installed? I ordered a couple from AA and they're nothing more than a rubber cylinder with a hole somewhat like a thick plumbing washer. The engine lid hinges have a hole in them near the ends of the springs so I figure they fit in there. Seems to provide some buffer for the lid when it opens to prevent it from hitting the back of the targa rollbar. But maybe that's putting some stress on the hinge. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 22 2009, 06:47 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
This discussion started in the classifieds, but this is likely a better place to get an answer. Part number 914 559 253 10 PET calls these "Buffers" and says 2 are required although the part has been "dropped". I can't tell from the exploded parts diagram where these actually go. Does anyone actually have these installed? I ordered a couple from AA and they're nothing more than a rubber cylinder with a hole somewhat like a thick plumbing washer. The engine lid hinges have a hole in them near the ends of the springs so I figure they fit in there. Seems to provide some buffer for the lid when it opens to prevent it from hitting the back of the targa rollbar. But maybe that's putting some stress on the hinge. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The buffers DO into the engine lid. They are threaded. Start them in & twist to the left. You'll notice that the opening in the lid are nor flush, for a reason - they are like a rubber screw. And! You DO need them. Pat |
914werke |
Mar 23 2009, 12:10 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,030 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
HUH~!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
The eng. lid has 2 rubber elements that are consistent across all yrs. Under the torsion bars/springs at the 90 on each side they rest on a rubber button. It dosent screw in but simpley is press fit. is this what your referring to? |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 23 2009, 08:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,827 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
There are actually four of those buffers which act like bump stops for both the front valance? and the engine lid. Discontinued by Porsche we bought the last of them factory new. The part in not in high demand or we would have them made. These do not need to be confused with the screw in lid buffers. They are not buffers.
This discussion started in the classifieds, but this is likely a better place to get an answer. Part number 914 559 253 10 PET calls these "Buffers" and says 2 are required although the part has been "dropped". I can't tell from the exploded parts diagram where these actually go. Does anyone actually have these installed? I ordered a couple from AA and they're nothing more than a rubber cylinder with a hole somewhat like a thick plumbing washer. The engine lid hinges have a hole in them near the ends of the springs so I figure they fit in there. Seems to provide some buffer for the lid when it opens to prevent it from hitting the back of the targa rollbar. But maybe that's putting some stress on the hinge. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
zonedoubt |
Mar 23 2009, 10:58 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
HUH~!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) The eng. lid has 2 rubber elements that are consistent across all yrs. Under the torsion bars/springs at the 90 on each side they rest on a rubber button. It dosent screw in but simpley is press fit. is this what your referring to? I think so. Does anyone have a photo? I'm having a hard time picturing where they go. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 23 2009, 12:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,827 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
HUH~!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) The eng. lid has 2 rubber elements that are consistent across all yrs. Under the torsion bars/springs at the 90 on each side they rest on a rubber button. It dosent screw in but simpley is press fit. is this what your referring to? I think so. Does anyone have a photo? I'm having a hard time picturing where they go. they wedge inbetween the hinge and the front of the engine lid and on the front pan on each side just aft of the edge of the front belly pan, one on each side of the trunk floor. There will be holes there is yours is missing |
zonedoubt |
Mar 23 2009, 01:04 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Mar 23 2009, 11:36 AM) they wedge inbetween the hinge and the front of the engine lid and on the front pan on each side just aft of the edge of the front belly pan, one on each side of the trunk floor. There will be holes there is yours is missing Aha! I found a pic here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=62289&hl= Mine didn't come with the rubber tip to fit into the hole. I guess I'll have to use a screw?! |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 23 2009, 06:44 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Mar 23 2009, 11:36 AM) they wedge inbetween the hinge and the front of the engine lid and on the front pan on each side just aft of the edge of the front belly pan, one on each side of the trunk floor. There will be holes there is yours is missing Aha! I found a pic here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=62289&hl= Mine didn't come with the rubber tip to fit into the hole. I guess I'll have to use a screw?! Oh crap, I misunderstood - guess I should have referenced the PARTNO. Jeez, not that I think about it, mine are 37 years old. Damn, just another think to change! Damn! Pat |
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