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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) |
SirAndy |
Feb 29 2024, 10:28 AM
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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 |
Is there any impact on the structural integrity of the firewall? The clue is in the name ... Firewall Cutting a big hole in a wall that is supposed to protect you from an engine fire (to give you a few extra seconds to get out of there) is really only a good idea if you are prepared to deal with it in an emergency. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
ClayPerrine |
Mar 1 2024, 08:39 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,820 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Is there any impact on the structural integrity of the firewall? The clue is in the name ... Firewall Cutting a big hole in a wall that is supposed to protect you from an engine fire (to give you a few extra seconds to get out of there) is really only a good idea if you are prepared to deal with it in an emergency. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I will forever remember the fire behind me on the freeway. There is no way in hell I am cutting a hole in something called a "FIREWALL" On our six, I drop the motor yearly for valve adjustments. Yea, you can do it in the car, but it is much easier when it is out. And that gives you the chance to change the fan belt, check the CV joint bolts, and inspect the shift linkage bushings. You have to drain the oil to adjust the valves, and you have to separate one oil line to drain it. So what is the big deal with just disconnecting the rest of the stuff and dropping the motor? |
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