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To Rain tray or not to Rain tray, Take it off or leave it on. |
blonde914 |
Mar 18 2004, 05:52 PM
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SHERRY Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1,630 |
We just put a rain tray back on the car. I don't think it is needed, but my husband thinks it can only help keep the water out of the engine bay. She has gotten rained on when I have been out and it started to rain, but I don't drive her if the weather may be bad. Do you have yours on?
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iiibdsiil |
Mar 18 2004, 05:56 PM
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Needs Door Locks Group: Members Posts: 605 Joined: 19-November 03 From: Tampa / Boca Raton, FL Member No.: 1,362 |
I don't have mine. Occasionally when it rains, it won't start, but I think that the DME relay is bad on mine.
Keep in mind we have way different motors. - Brett Smith |
Chris H. |
Mar 18 2004, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,043 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mine is in. Unless you have an issue with the car running hot I would leave it in, or if there is NO WAY it would get rained on again. The rain tray keeps water and battery acid from washing down into the midsection. It also protects the electrical stuff. You can always get a surprise rain around here.
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Andyrew |
Mar 18 2004, 06:00 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I took mine off. Just because rainy season is over. It hasnt rained for at least 3 weeks.. When the rain kicks back in, I'll put the tray back in.. Only takes 5 mins.
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ruddyboys |
Mar 18 2004, 06:02 PM
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Hummel eigentümer Group: Members Posts: 595 Joined: 3-March 04 From: Monroe, NY Member No.: 1,749 Region Association: North East States |
Even with the rain tray in, wouldn't the rain go thru the side mesh panels that aren't protected and onto the battery (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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SirAndy |
Mar 18 2004, 06:07 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 |
QUOTE(blonde914 @ Mar 18 2004, 03:52 PM) Do you have yours on? not only did i take it off, i added even more holes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) my car is parked outside all the time, i has been sitting through all the winter storms (ask anyone from CA, when it rains here, it pours!) never had any starting or running issues. if you leave it off just make sure the drain holes down on the two side frame rails are not plugged up with leaves and such ... Andy (IMG:http://www.sirandy.com/pix/914/2003.10.01/15.JPG) |
Chris H. |
Mar 18 2004, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,043 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(ruddyboys @ Mar 18 2004, 06:02 PM) Even with the rain tray in, wouldn't the rain go thru the side mesh panels that aren't protected and onto the battery (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Good point. You can't keep all the rain out, but it does make a big difference. |
Rusty |
Mar 21 2004, 09:20 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,952 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Zoiks!
Save your battery tray and longitudinals... Get rid of that Autozone battery and get a sealed Optima-type! -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) P.S. I've been out of the loop for a few days.. trying to catch up today. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 21 2004, 09:24 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Nice to hear from ya Rusty. Carry on. Stay safe, please.
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STL914 |
Mar 21 2004, 11:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
While on the topic of rain trays, can a tray from a 74 be retro-fitted to a 72?
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GaroldShaffer |
Mar 21 2004, 11:14 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Hey Sherry, is that a rear trunk release above the relay board cover? Do you have one of the porsche reflectors one the back?
"edit" - I kept my rain tray on. Why not? |
John |
Mar 21 2004, 11:25 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
QUOTE I don't have mine. Occasionally when it rains, it won't start, but I think that the DME relay is bad on mine. If you use the original airbox with that 3.2 there is NO WAY for you to use the drip tray. That is a mute point. I keep my street car tray in place. The race car (3.2L Carrera Engine) doesn't have one and it does get wet when it rains. If you are sure that your drain holes are not clogged with leaves or other crap (under the battery and under the relay board) and the water that gets or could get in there will drain, I wouldn't worry that much about it. I like mine as it keeps the top of my engine cleaner and it definaltely keeps my hoses from cracking in the ultra-violet rays of the sun. (This could be more important than the rain thing especially with some of the more rare rubber FI parts found on top of the motor.) It's up to you, but I like mine. If you do remove it, it is of great value on E-Gay. |
Steve |
Mar 21 2004, 01:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,687 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
The factory six and 916 did not have a rain tray.
If your running a six there is no room for it anyway. If your running a four its better than nothing and it makes the car look original. But take everyones advice buy an Optima battery, the rain tray does not protect the battery. Steve |
nebreitling |
Mar 21 2004, 01:50 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
on in the winter (rain)
off in the summer (heat -- if it's really hot outside, it seems to make my '75 runs a few degrees cooler with it off). |
blonde914 |
Mar 21 2004, 03:58 PM
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SHERRY Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1,630 |
OK
1) Rusty, what is a sealed Optima-type battery, Where do you get them? 2) itsa914, if you are talking about the little knobby inside the truck that you have to pull forward; yes it releases the rear trunk. What do you mean by the porsche reflector. Is that the red Porsche sign just above the back bumper? Sherry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
blonde914 |
Mar 21 2004, 04:00 PM
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SHERRY Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1,630 |
This red reflector?
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seanery |
Mar 21 2004, 04:05 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
blonde,
the optima is a brand, but it is a sealed batter (that can't leak) and therefore eliminates one of the major causes of rot in our cars. These are a gel-type batter that can put up with a lot of abuse. That's why lots of race cars use them. You will pay a premium for this batter, but not as much as you used to, they are sold at most Interstate batter dealers. |
GaroldShaffer |
Mar 21 2004, 09:59 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
QUOTE This red reflector? Yep that's what I was talking about. Do you have a electric trunk release or just the cable? - Garold |
Andyrew |
Mar 21 2004, 10:47 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Looking at that battery it doesnt look in there very well.. Is there a strap of some sort on it? Something holding the battery down?
Cool rear trunk release. Andrew |
blonde914 |
Mar 22 2004, 07:24 PM
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SHERRY Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1,630 |
He said it is straped in there, i'm not sure how. That is the only way to release the hood. PO did it. Is that what the button on the dash was originally for; a trunk release? That would be so much easier than opening the engine lid to get into the trunk. It is the same release that we use inside the sar for the engine.
Sherry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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