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how can i fix this?, vent controls... |
double-a |
Jan 12 2005, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
what part is this? i know it has something to do with the fresh air box controls, but it looks broken. what should that pivot point look like, is there a screw missing or something?
(IMG:http://www.doubleadesignandconsulting.com/car/IMG_2057.jpg) ~a |
John |
Jan 12 2005, 01:15 PM
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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 |
Yup, it's broken.
That metal arm used to mount on the end of that shaft and was retained by what is now broken off. There is still a short shaft with two flats protruding from the flapper box. That shaft turns (or used to turn) diverting air either up or down.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) |
double-a |
Jan 12 2005, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
so what broke off, a piece of plastic or a bolt or something? i bet i can tap a hole in that shaft and put a screw in there to hold that arm (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) i just don't want to replace the darn thing, it looks like a royal pain to get out of there, and i just put the gas tank back in last week. ~a |
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Root_Werks |
Jan 12 2005, 01:22 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,421 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey Aaron, I know I have e-mailing you about some other parts, let me check to see if this one is good on my parts car. I will snap some shots of it. I don't think you can glue those? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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McMark |
Jan 12 2005, 01:22 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
No easy way to fix it. A screw will work it self loose pretty quick. But then again, I can't think of any alternative. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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John |
Jan 12 2005, 01:35 PM
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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 |
A piece of plastic is broken off. (I'm at work and have no pics) I am almost certain I have some of those flappers in boxes if you want a new used one. Let me know.
They really aren't that hard to get out and back in once you know how to do it. The hardest part to remove/install will be those round spring clips holding the flapper box to the defrost vent and to the blower housing (I think). The cables are held on with those spring clips which can be a PITA, but they aren't really that hard either. On the inside, there will be (2) 6mm nuts (10mm wrench) on the lower vent to remove, and of course you need to remove the cable ends from the flapper box with the pinch bolts. Make sure the other flapper box moves freely or the same thing will happen to one you install. Those flappers should be EASY to move, if not, find out what is bound up and fix it. Perhaps you bumped it when installing the gas tank? Good luck. |
Joe Ricard |
Jan 12 2005, 01:36 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
If Dan doesn't have one I know for sure I have one. Late model both sides. Let me know.
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GWN7 |
Jan 12 2005, 01:38 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
You could try using a 2 part epoxy, but you would have to be careful not to glue it stuck. Worst case the epoxy wouldn't work and you would still have to replace it.
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double-a |
Jan 12 2005, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
yeah, if you could take a look at what you've got, that would be great. the epoxy idea is good, and i've got some of that stuff. i'd be afraid it would break again though. might be best to just get a new one. question is: can it be done without removing the tank? i'm not sure how it happened, i just noticed it recently. i coulda done it, wouldn't be the first time (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) ~a |
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SGB |
Jan 12 2005, 01:52 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Fresh air input is pretty minimal anyway. Have you considered just leaving it open (or closed)?
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double-a |
Jan 12 2005, 01:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
yeah, thought about that, except broken stuff drives me nuts! ~a |
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Root_Werks |
Jan 12 2005, 02:43 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,421 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nah, fix it, it would drive me nuts too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Besides, sounds like there are plenty of spares around, so getting one for cheap won't be an issue. |
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John |
Jan 12 2005, 03:26 PM
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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 |
Answer: Yes! |
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double-a |
Jan 12 2005, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
ah, that's good to hear. ~a |
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Root_Werks |
Jan 13 2005, 09:27 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,421 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Aaron, I couldn't get a good shot of the fresh air part, but mine looks fine, has a little paint overspray on it, but otherwise fine. $10 and it is yours.
Also, the 914 I was going to take the windshield trim off of has it glued on. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) DAPO anyway. It will get destroyed if I remove it. BUT, I got a pic of the tach, $15 it's yours. Looks nice, can't tell if plastic or not, but it is a late style correct for your 914. And visors with screws and mounting thingies. They are nice, but one small tear in the drivers pocket and the mirror has come away from the visor a little. Other than that, no splits or anything. Attached image(s) |
Root_Werks |
Jan 13 2005, 09:30 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,421 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Visors, $25 yours.
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Root_Werks |
Jan 13 2005, 09:30 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,421 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Another shot
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Root_Werks |
Jan 13 2005, 09:31 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,421 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The mirror is just dirty and is in good shape. The mirror flapper thingy is gone.
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double-a |
Jan 13 2005, 09:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
thanks for the pics, pm sent.
~a |
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