There's a hole in my engine compartment, dear Liza, With what shall I fill it? |
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There's a hole in my engine compartment, dear Liza, With what shall I fill it? |
jjbunn |
Sep 19 2009, 02:15 PM
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Julian Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 20-May 09 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 10,383 Region Association: Southern California |
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:
(IMG:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/3935113418_6092ce54a4_b.jpg) 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! |
SirAndy |
Sep 19 2009, 02:53 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy |
jjbunn |
Sep 19 2009, 03:43 PM
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Julian Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 20-May 09 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 10,383 Region Association: Southern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy There is no rust beneath the patch, which has been well done, but thanks for the input. |
trojanhorsepower |
Sep 19 2009, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
With straw dear Willie, with straw (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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type47 |
Sep 19 2009, 04:13 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but there's "always" rust somewhere... |
jjbunn |
Sep 19 2009, 04:59 PM
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Julian Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 20-May 09 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 10,383 Region Association: Southern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but there's "always" rust somewhere... Too true (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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