New and Old Rubber Problems: Relay Holders and Weatherstripping. Options

[KingSlug]

So really quick two really rubber problems.

1. Fuse holder rubber is old and no longer holding in their relative positions. Adding to this I’m upgrading to the RD new fuse panel, and the rubber pins push through but they won’t lock it. So rather that RTV or Woodweld them in any ideas to hold them secure in place?

The boy thought about cutting off the rubber pins push through and inserting a trim holder through the fuse panel. I was playing with idea of a screw but that does seem clean. One another question where/how does the metal headlamp relay attach?

2. I replaced the hood weatherstripping a month ago and still have a bit of bow in the hood. Any sure way to get the weatherstripping to conform so I can get the hood gap back that I normally had?

Thanks and Merry Christmas

Jared

[bdstone914]

So really quick two really rubber problems.

1. Fuse holder rubber is old and no longer holding in their relative positions. Adding to this I’m upgrading to the RD new fuse panel, and the rubber pins push through but they won’t lock it. So rather that RTV or Woodweld them in any ideas to hold them secure in place?

The boy thought about cutting off the rubber pins push through and inserting a trim holder through the fuse panel. I was playing with idea of a screw but that does seem clean. One another question where/how does the metal headlamp relay attach?

2. I replaced the hood weatherstripping a month ago and still have a bit of bow in the hood. Any sure way to get the weatherstripping to conform so I can get the hood gap back that I normally had?

Thanks and Merry Christmas

Jared

The best hood seal is the genuine Porsche. I found aftermarket seals too stiff and caused the hood to bow and hard to close.
Do the rubber fuse holders go thru the fuse panel holes? maybe wrap dental floss or other strong thread into the groove to hold them in.

[dtmehall]

which hood gasket, front our back. and where did you get it from?

[KingSlug]

I got the frunt and trunk gaskets from 914 Rubber and really like their quality. The bulge originates along the front fenders and puts the gap at the top of the headlights. I’ve thought about weighing it down with some laundry for a month but it’s been on with no weight and it still gaps. It lays in nice and isn’t bad but it’s bothersome to look at.

On the fuse panel and relay socket rubber pins: the string idea was thought of as I have flat waxed string from netting together wiring harnesses for aircraft, but just wanted something clean. The relays actually popped out lowering the fuse panel down. If I cut the rubber pins will be left with a hole through the relay socket. A bolt or screw could work with a large washer the only issue is the nut to hold it down due to the small through hole. This was where the trim piece idea came in.

Something like this to retain the socket: Trim Clips

[Literati914]

I wonder if you could carefully drill a narrow hole perpendicular thru the rubber "pin", insert relay into it's hole location (because that's what you are talking about - right? NOT a "fuse holder rubber", which had me confused as hell) - then run a thin cotter pin thru the hole, as it's retainer. Then it could be easily removed if you ever needed to.

I have to say that it's odd that all of your relays have shrunken rubber retaining pins - I'd never heard of that before. I would've suggested that someone "opened" the holes at some point - but then it's the RD panel too? But there's a good chance I'm still confused on what the issue actually is, so maybe try the cotter pin idea if possible. Good luck.

[dtmehall]

does the rear trunk gasket present a lot of pressure on the hood when you try to press it down?

mine does, and it's from 914 rubber

[KingSlug]

Yes the 914 Rubber on the rear trunk is a bit to push down but i think due to the shorted length of sheet metal and more pronounced curve of the trunk its or rigid than the front hood. But rear sits flatter.

The front with more length and less rigidity just flexes a bit more under the lifting of the seal. Im sure it will train after a while but Im not patient.

Now the relay sockets:

Heres a link to what Im talking about: Relay Socket Trim Retainer

You see the retaining nipple on one side and opposite is a through hole in the middle where the relay mounts. If I cut off the nipple I will just have a hole straight trough the relay socket. This is where the trim retainer comes in, I set the relay socket against the metal of the fuse panel, then insert the trim retainer through the metal and into the hole left from removing the nipple. The trim retainer holds the interior of the hole by friction and its still removeable.

The car is a California 914, so Im sure its seen more heat than cold. The rubber is just old and hard, but not cracked. I sure its had shrinkage in its 50 years.

Im going to try it tonight of tomorrow, at least I know the relay sockets are still out there at $60 a pop. ill reply back with pics if sucessful.

[dtmehall]

i have owned my car for 50+ years, so sometimes my memory get fuzzy on what came with the car, and what i did to it.


having said that, my entire fuse panel is held into the car by two large sheet metal screws. it works for me.

Merry Christmas!

[DC_neun_vierzehn]

So really quick two really rubber problems.

1. Fuse holder rubber is old and no longer holding in their relative positions. Adding to this I’m upgrading to the RD new fuse panel, and the rubber pins push through but they won’t lock it. So rather that RTV or Woodweld them in any ideas to hold them secure in place?

The boy thought about cutting off the rubber pins push through and inserting a trim holder through the fuse panel. I was playing with idea of a screw but that does seem clean. One another question where/how does the metal headlamp relay attach?

2. I replaced the hood weatherstripping a month ago and still have a bit of bow in the hood. Any sure way to get the weatherstripping to conform so I can get the hood gap back that I normally had?

Thanks and Merry Christmas

Jared

Having a really hard time picturing this (first issue). Can you please post a photo to help with the explanation of your challenge?