Question for y'all .

1 - The tunnel that goes along the center floor of the cockpit , does it play any roll in the structual integrity of the car that is absolutley needed by its existence .

2 - If it does not performe any necessary important need for structual integrity of the car . A - Could it be removed and have a temporary tunnel cover that can be removeable say using bolts and nut plates ? B Or could have some sort of minimal steel tube structure in place over it that has a simple removable cover over it . C - or could the original tunnel surfave have several removable inspection plates that allows for easy access to inspect and work on any interior stuff within the tunnel ?

The reason why I am asking is that after hearing of all the complaints of working on or inspecting what goes thru the tunnel and how much a pain in the it is . I thought that making access to the area by one of the 3 ideas in #2 could possibly help out .

Does anyone have an idea on this or have done it before ???

I am now officially on a cmpaing to get a Porsche this summer or fall at the latest . Preferrably a 914 and am coming up with all sorts of crazy ideas onhow to work on it and makeing that work as easy as possible . Working on large commercial aircraft for a living has showed me how sometimes workning on something and getting my grubby hands on it are a royal pain in the arse ! ! !

GTP

Yes.

There are already two inspection covers on the tunnel and you can also unbolt the shifter and turn it sideways to gain access to the center section of the tunnel.

It's tight in there but everything is accessible provided you have the right tools and a bit of patience ...
Andy

Was just in my tunnel yesterday installing SS fuel lines. It's tight but there is room to maneuver.

There is a great technical article by Dave Darling (big bird site) called "The 914 Center Tunnel" where they cut out and opened up a complete center tunnel. Great reference source.