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914-6 Hole in Firewall |
morehills |
Feb 29 2024, 06:30 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 2-March 23 From: Great Barrington, MA Member No.: 27,202 Region Association: North East States |
I'm doing a fairly large project on the interior of my 1971 914-6 GT clone this winter. I'm converting to 911 steering and ignition, adding a GT roll bar and harness mounts and a few other bits and bobs.
While it's open, should I cut an access panel? Is there any impact on the structural integrity of the firewall? How difficult is it to lean over the engine and adjust timing without the access panel? While it would be more convenient, I wonder if it's really needed to properly time the car every few years. It's a '71 2.2 liter "E" cam engine. Thanks for any advice. John Attached image(s) |
gereed75 |
Feb 29 2024, 06:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,284 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
There are lots of threads and lots of opinions on this
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=81727 Race car - absolutely. Street car ??? Remember, you have to cut fabricate fasten. For use you gotta remove seats and backpad. For me a “no”. For others a “why not”. Timing is not a big deal. For as much as these cars typically get driven, belts last a long time. Engine likely coming out for valve adjustment and other maintenance. Service the belt then. |
Superhawk996 |
Feb 29 2024, 07:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,469 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
There are lots of threads and lots of opinions on this But only one right answer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
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