Started installing some of my front end parts and when putting on the control arm I noticed a gap. checked the manual and it doesn't show anything going in here. there are gaskets that go under the torsion arm adjusters but what sense is that if there is a large gap here that water and debris can get into???

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I have these gaskets

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but the manual clearly shows that they go here...


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I am tempted to just put them in the gap shown in the first picture and buy a second set to go under the torsion bar adjusters.

I checked that I didn't put the ends on wrong when I put in the elephant rubber bushings on. I don't think they would fit the other way anyhow, the front of the control arm would be to far forward.

I put am putting 911 struts on but these parts all are the original 914 stuff.

What say you???

I haven't had anyone come up with a good answer yet. so instead of buying gaskets I thought I would make up a couple.

So not to be outdone by Series9 skillful use of his new lathe. I found a likely piece of gasket stock ( Pool noodle ) and made these.

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little big but they should squish down.

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fits good.

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I made my own as well from some foam I had in the garage

Yes!

Add it to your list Joe.....

you just have too many toys

Worked out good..

And its even Blue...



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