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| sdoolin |
 Jul 26 2015, 03:30 PM
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Been driving my 914 frequently, just too much fun to sit in the barn all summer. Couple of days ago I noticed the rear decklid gaps had gotten terrible (see pic). Checked it out and it seems that the hinge-mount-thingy is no longer secured to the car. Looks like a weld has failed.
Now, I can take this car completely apart and I have significant knowledge of the engine/drivetrain having spent 25 years with a VW bus, but I can't weld, and I am terrible at bodywork. So, how bad is this? I imagine I'll need to take it somewhere, but need somewhere that "knows" 914s? I am in the Louisville KY area so if anyone knows a shop that is capable of fixing this, I'd love to hear about them. Cincy and Indy are within driving distance if the shop is that good.  |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 27 2015, 07:40 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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The key is to determine how much rust is on both sides of the panel. If its rusty youre going to have to take care of it.
With the the JWest kit, I see it as an improvement over stock and I have a pair ready to install on Dads car when the time comes. Trunk shocks too. Good luck! |
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Posts in this topic
sdoolin Rear decklid hinge Jul 26 2015, 03:30 PM
NFBrown Pelican sells a J West kit to fix it with a bolt-i... Jul 26 2015, 03:53 PM Mblizzard Heck you are not that far away we could organize a... Jul 26 2015, 06:48 PM Java2570 Brad Mayeur's shop is about a 5 hour drive fro... Jul 26 2015, 07:45 PM walterolin Steve,
I've got a MIG and I can weld if you w... Jul 26 2015, 08:02 PM sdoolin Thanks for the replies, offers to help, and threat... Jul 27 2015, 07:02 AM rhodyguy 2 people make removing the rear lid a piece of cak... Jul 27 2015, 07:23 AM johnhora Drive it over to Stuttgart Specialist near the Lou... Jul 27 2015, 09:24 AM johnhora most likely the mounting bracket spot welds have p... Jul 27 2015, 09:41 AM Shredhead I'm dealing with the same issue. Have a buddy... Aug 11 2015, 08:01 AM rgalla9146 A job best done with the engine out.
It is very... Aug 11 2015, 09:08 AM oildrips What is causing this issue? Aug 11 2015, 12:25 PM
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It is caused by ag... Aug 11 2015, 01:17 PM malcolm2 yeah, some inside photos might help.
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