I just removed an A/C compressor from my 914, and it has of course left a gaping hole in the engine compartment. See below:



This should be filled: would the standard piece of engine sheet metal be a good choice, or should I fabricate something custom? (I'm pretty sure the A/C installers cut part of the bay out to fit the compressor in.)

I'd welcome some advice.

Also, if anyone wants a York A/C compressor including the mounting plate, it's yours for the postage (which may be significant, as it's darned heavy!)

Thanks!

Do it right, get the correct sheet metal for the engine.
And replace the hacked up engine shelf.
And remove the fiberglass patch on top of your hell-hole and properly fix the rust underneath.

Andy

There is no rust beneath the patch, which has been well done, but thanks for the input.

With straw dear Willie, with straw

but there's "always" rust somewhere...

Too true But the PO, a meticulous guy, described the process he used for this repair, and I am confident there will be no rust there.

I'm not saying there isn't any rust elsewhere, of course