https://wiki.914rubber.com/ 2026-04-22T21:30:06+00:00 https://wiki.914rubber.com/ https://wiki.914rubber.com/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:logo.png text/html 2021-09-30T20:34:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=911_914_19mm_master_cylinder_installation_guide&rev=1633034082&do=diff 911/914 19MM MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION GUIDE First of all thank you for your purchase of my 19mm master cylinder. I’m aiming this instruction guide towards the “easy” install option. I have also included the factory maintenance section that describes the removal and actual rebuild of the part. While you will not need this it’s always nice to be able to more fully understand the system you are working on. text/html 2023-01-26T22:51:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=914_rear_suspension_upgrade-bilsteins_914rubber_springs&rev=1674773504&do=diff 914 REAR SUSPENSION UPGRADE-BILSTEINS & 914RUBBER SPRINGS Nathan (Barefoot Garage) shows you how to upgrade the rear suspension of your 914. Regardless of the shocks used, the video shows you how to replace the shocks and springs. Get the 100 Lb Sport Rear Spring Set from 914Rubber here. text/html 2023-10-06T17:47:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=914_side_marker_lights_installation&rev=1696614445&do=diff 914 SIDE MARKER LIGHTS INSTALLATION In this video, Mark, AKA “Mikey914” explains the process of installing your side marker lights onto your 914. The video is a step-by-step guide bundled with information that is important to know for this process. text/html 2023-08-25T20:51:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=914rubber_ez_install_19mm_master_cylinder_installation_tips&rev=1692996711&do=diff 914RUBBER EZ “INSTALL 19MM MASTER CYLINDER” INSTALLATION TIPS When installing our EZ Install Master Cylinder kit there is a single pole switch for the master cylinder. The brown wire is not necessary as the switch grounds through the body. You can zip tie the brown in place next to other wire. text/html 2022-05-18T22:59:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=914rubber_fender_liners&rev=1652914785&do=diff INSTALLING 914RUBBER FENDER LINERS Excellent fender liner installation instructions from 914World member Raynekat! The 914Rubber fender liners come with rivets for fastening the plastic liners to the mounting brackets. It quickly became apparent that installation was going to be difficult if I used the rivets. The rivets fasten the liner to the mounting brackets and then the brackets use your rocker panel and valance sheet metal bolts to hold the liner in place. So I opted to use speed nuts t… text/html 2024-03-19T18:31:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=a-arm_bushing_installation&rev=1710873103&do=diff A-ARM BUSHING INSTALLATION Ian Karr shows how to replace the bushings in the A-Arm with new bushing from 914Rubber. Get the Front Control Arm Bushing at 914Rubber.com text/html 2023-06-29T18:31:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=air_box_installation&rev=1688063516&do=diff FRESH AIR BOX INSTALLATION “The 3 scariest words for a 914 owner: 'fresh' 'air' 'box'.” Ian Karr shows us how to install the fresh air box in a 914, right, the first time. Fresh air box parts at 914Rubber text/html 2023-10-02T20:55:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=alternator_wiring_harness-mikey914&rev=1696280152&do=diff ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION Mark (Mikey914) at 914 Rubber shows us how to change out your alternator wiring harness without having to drop the entire engine. Get an Alternator Wiring Harness at 914Rubber.com text/html 2021-04-03T01:00:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=alternator_wiring_harness&rev=1617411651&do=diff ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS How to replace your Alternator wiring harness Chances are that after 50 years or so, your alternators wiring harness has become a little crispy. Ian Karr shows us how easy it is to swap it out. Get an alternator harness for your Porsche 914 at 914Rubber.com text/html 2021-11-04T01:31:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=auxiliary_air_regulator&rev=1635989508&do=diff REBUILDING THE D-JET AUXILIARY AIR REGULATOR Is your warm idle high? Maybe the Auxiliary Air Regulator (AAR) is kaput. The AAR allows more air into the engine when the engine is cold until it comes up to full operating temperature, then it closes down. As with all aging parts, the valve inside the air regulator can get stuck in the open position causing a high idle issue. Rebuilding it isn't difficult. Ian Karr's going to show you how to fix it! This unit is used on D-Jet engines, but the princ… text/html 2021-04-03T01:24:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=back_pad&rev=1617413063&do=diff BACK PAD INSTALLATION - 3 PIECE The real key is to use the old parts to locate the holes for the screw that hold these together. Transfer the hardware and start removing the old vinyl. You need to at least salvage the old foam. It can be filled using new foam if chunks are missing. This is rarely the case (more of a seat thing). If you need to deal with some degradation on the passenger and drivers top foam section some silicone can be built up or we can sell you some thin foam sheet. Again, no… text/html 2021-04-05T18:51:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=community_videos&rev=1617648664&do=diff INSPIRATIONAL VIDEOS Many of you have videos of your 914s in various stages of repair/restoration, on the track, in rallies, and so on. Please email us links to your videos if you want us to post them here - for inspiration! Email us at 914rubber@914rubber.com with “Wiki” in the subject line. text/html 2023-01-24T19:30:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=complete_targa_seal_set_installation&rev=1674588605&do=diff COMPLETE 914RUBBER TARGA SEAL SET INSTALLATION Nathan (Barefoot Garage) shows you how to install the complete Targa Seal set. A couple of fine points: * We don't recommend pulling the targa to window seals in on the top as they will “shrink” text/html 2021-04-05T21:59:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=control_arm_removal&rev=1617659955&do=diff CONTROL ARM (A-ARM) REMOVAL 50 years of driving your sports car like a sports car probably have it in need of new control arm bushings. This is where to start. Control arm bushing and install tools for Porsche 911, 912, 914 and 930. NOTE: our bushings are engineered to be heated and pressed into place. We have a very specific hardness we have formulated to allow this to happen. We suspect most other manufacturers haven't gone through the hassle to have a custom formulated rubber and can't guar… text/html 2021-12-21T00:32:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=d-jet_throttle_position_switch_rebuild&rev=1640046752&do=diff 914 D-JET THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH REBUILD This rebuild is on a 2.0L engine, but is the same process as for the 1.7L version. Thanks to our friend and contributor, Nathan at Barefoot Garage Jax! Parts came from 914rubber.com, depending upon the version/size of the engine: text/html 2021-04-03T01:39:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=dash_top_restoration&rev=1617413992&do=diff DASH TOP RESTORATION Brad Meuyer, from 914 Limited, demonstrated how to replace the dash top at Okteenerfest in 2015. The great thing about this video is that you get to see behind the dash at the nuts that you have to feel for by hand in the car. Brad has been working on these cars since they were new and very few people, if any, have more experience. Lots of great tips and some interesting history on the parts history. text/html 2021-04-06T18:15:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=dashboard_restoration-another_take&rev=1617732945&do=diff DASHBOARD RESTORATION Ian Karr shows us how to do a full restoration of the dashboard including the upper vinyl, the basket-weave/brick weave base, and dash top - all with parts from 914Rubber. Parts here text/html 2023-09-12T18:32:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=engine_bay_seals&rev=1694543543&do=diff REPLACING ENGINE BAY SEALS On an air cooled car, it is important to have good engine bay seals to keep the engine cool. But the is a trick to getting then installed. See how Ian Karr did it on his 914. Buy new engine bay seals at 914Rubber.com text/html 2023-10-02T22:31:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=engine_compartment_rain_tray_installation&rev=1696285911&do=diff **SECRETS OF ENGINE DECK LIDS & RAIN TRAYS* Mark (Mikey914) at 914 Rubber shows us how to clean up and install the rain tray under the engine compartment deck lid. Get an Engine Compartment Raintray at 914Rubber.com text/html 2021-11-04T23:49:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=engine_rebuild_vw_type_iv_2056-pushrod_tubes_cooling_alternator_more&rev=1636069742&do=diff PORSCHE 914 VW TYPE IV 2056 REBUILD - PUSHROD TUBES, COOLING, ALTERNATOR, & MORE In his Bumblebee restoration, Episode 23, Ian Karr continues his 914 engine rebuild. It's part 7 of his VW Type IV 2056 engine build, where he pops in the pushrod tubes, finishes the oil system, puts on the cooling tins and installs the alternator / belt. With the tins off, you can see how the cooling flaps work and why they're such an important part of the engine's design. Also, if you need to replace your altern… text/html 2021-04-08T21:41:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=first_draft&rev=1617918103&do=diff Installation 1 instructions ktajkjlkj;ljklafj text/html 2023-10-06T16:28:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=floor_pan_air_deflectors_installation&rev=1696609698&do=diff FLOOR PAN AIR DEFLECTORS INSTALLATION These were made to try to improve the cooling by creating a low pressure area behind them. This draws the warm air down to be replaced by cooler air running under the car. They act as a wing. WE have made an improvement by adding winglets (yes just like in commercial aircrafts) on the edges to increase lift (low pressure), and make them more efficient. Estimates are at about 2-3%, so compared to the OEM part it probably won’t be noticeable, but why not impr… text/html 2021-04-05T21:48:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=foam_damping_mat-engine_bay&rev=1617659296&do=diff FOAM DAMPING MAT-ENGINE BAY What is the best adhesive for the foam damping mat in the engine bay? We recommend using 2“ Velcro to hold the mat in place. You can use a contact adhesive like Weldwood, but you have one shot and it's difficult to use as it sticks quickly. You can find it at a craft store or fabric store in rolls. I have got the 2 text/html 2021-04-05T00:30:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=front_trunk_cable&rev=1617582639&do=diff FRONT TRUNK CABLE & GUIDE TUBE INSTALLATION We use the same materials factory did only ours are 40 years + newer so yes they seem more flexible. It works well as long as routes correctly and tabs are holding it down. Check the routing through the headlight bucket area. text/html 2021-06-16T23:37:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=front_trunk_seal&rev=1623886679&do=diff FRONT TRUNK SEAL “The front trunk seal can be “stuffed” into the channel. The thin seal up. This will allow for the seal to make an exact fit. One of the issues we had with the original front trunk seal was the bonding to the corners. The new seal is completely bonded and has a step at he top to allow it to sit all the way into the channel. text/html 2022-01-14T21:45:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=fuel_line_installation&rev=1642196709&do=diff 914 FUEL LINE INSTALLATION This video provides a short, accurate process for installing new fuel lines. It helps to have a second set of hands to help with the installation. Go to this page on our website for a list of parts needed to replace fuel lines. text/html 2021-12-21T00:34:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=headlight_assembly_rebuild_early_models_70-72_-part_1&rev=1640046880&do=diff PORSCHE 914 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REBUILD (EARLY CARS 70-72) - PART 1 Watch Nathan of Barefoot Garage rebuild the Headlight Bucket assembly on a 1972 (early) Porsche 914. * Find the parts on our website text/html 2021-12-21T00:35:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=headlight_assembly_rebuild_early_models_70-72_-part_2&rev=1640046926&do=diff PORSCHE 914 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY REBUILD (EARLY CARS 70-72) - PART 2 Barefoot Garage owner Nathan takes to Okteenerfest '21 to rebuild the other side of the headlight mechanism on his 72' Porsche 914 - complete with hecklers! Find the parts on our website text/html 2023-06-29T18:39:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=home_alignment_of_porsche_914_for_competition_or_street&rev=1688063975&do=diff HOME ALIGNMENT OF PORSCHE 914 FOR COMPETITION OR STREET Thanks to Ray Scruggs for this complete guide to aligning your own car! According to Ray: “...it just takes time (a lot of time at first) and a few tools. Give yourself a full day to a day and a half the first time you do your own alignment. After you’ve done your first complete and successful four wheel alignment you should be able to do the same type of full alignment in about 4 to 6 hours. text/html 2024-05-22T21:06:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=how_to_install_the_targa_and_other_major_body_seals&rev=1716411983&do=diff HOW TO INSTALL THE TARGA AND OTHER MAJOR BODY SEALS - IAN KARR Learn how to install the Targa and other major body seals with Ian Karr's helpful video! Shop for the Rubber Rear Targa Seal with Fuzzy Shop for the Lower Front Targa Seal for 914 Shop for the Vertical Targa Seal Set Shop for the Targa Top to Window Seal Set Shop for the Main Targa Seal Set for 914 Shop for the Complete Targa Seal Kit for Porsche 914 Shop for the Main Targa Seal for 914 text/html 2022-09-24T00:08:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=info_about_the_tn1_tn2_tn4_fog_lights_lenses&rev=1663978120&do=diff We get a lot of questions like: “What is the ‘functional’ difference between these two different lenses. The TN4 appears to be what is installed on my two 914s, but I’m curious about the TN1-TN2 style. Different / better beam pattern?” Here are a couple of resources: text/html 2024-05-22T21:00:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=installation_instructions&rev=1716411651&do=diff INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS * A-Arm Bushing Installation-Ian Karr * Air Box Installation * Alternator Wiring Harness-Ian Karr * Alternator Wiring Harness-Mikey914 * Auxiliary Air Regulator Rebuild * Back Pad * Control Arm Removal * Dash Top Restoration * Dashboard Restoration-Another Take * D-Jet Throttle Position Switch Rebuild * Floor Pan Air Deflectors Installation * Outer Door Fuzzy * Outer Door Seals * LCD Replacement for 986/996 Climate Control Unit * LED Dash … text/html 2021-04-03T01:53:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=lcd_replacement_for_986_996_climate_control_unit&rev=1617414782&do=diff LCD REPLACEMENT FOR 986/996 CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT Christeen Reed replaces the Climate Control LCD in a Porsche 996 that has “The Half Moon of Death” (useable instructions for both 986 LCD Replacement and 996 LCD Replacement) Buy the 986/996 Climate Control Unit text/html 2021-04-03T02:02:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=led_dash_lights&rev=1617415327&do=diff LED DASH LIGHT Replace Bulb for Instrument Light & Center Console New replacement LED bulbs for the gauge cluster for improved nighttime visibility. Installs directly into the existing sockets. Can be used for all 914 model years, 8 are required for the dash gauges, 3 are required for the console gauge. text/html 2021-04-05T22:50:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=led_headlights_-_not_enough_draw_to_trigger_relay&rev=1617663014&do=diff LED HEADLIGHTS - NOT ENOUGH DRAW TO TRIGGER RELAY Fix is to isolate operation by grounding This way they operate independently text/html 2023-03-02T23:12:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=led_headlights_troubleshooting&rev=1677798771&do=diff LED HEADLIGHTS TROUBLESHOOTING When the LED headlights don't trigger the relay, the fix is to isolate the operation by grounding. This way they operate independently. If you have fog lights put enough load on the circuit to trip the switch between high and low beams while the fog lights are on. text/html 2023-03-02T23:09:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=led_headlights-foglights_wiring_diagram&rev=1677798562&do=diff WIRING DIAGRAM FOR LED HEADLIGHTS AND FOGLIGHTS text/html 2021-04-06T18:11:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=led_headlights&rev=1617732693&do=diff LED HEADLIGHTS (BULB ONLY) Ian Karr show us how to install LED headlights (bulb only) and aim them. Get the LED headlight bulb set here text/html 2021-04-05T00:26:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=lower_front_targa_seal&rev=1617582362&do=diff LOWER FRONT TARGA SEAL The lower front Targa seal can also be part of a leaking problem. The main seal diverts 80% of the water, but the lower seal also helps. Often it looks good, but will fall apart if you pull it out. I suspect that very few of these actually get replaced as they look good, and why replace it if it isn't bad. This along with the vertical Targa seals and Targa-to-window seals will help to seal it up nicely. text/html 2021-04-05T00:27:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=main_targa_seal&rev=1617582449&do=diff MAIN TARGA SEAL Do the sides first then the top starting at the center. The clip is tight, so if you need to you can open up about a 2“ section of the top seal by pushing in a screwdriver (flat). Do not twist. This will allow for you to start the seal. Using warm soapy water will help also. text/html 2023-06-29T18:30:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=maintenance_instructions&rev=1688063406&do=diff MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS As we build out our Tribal Knowledge wiki, we'll be adding maintenance instructions. So please email us any tips/tricks you've learned - video, images, text - and we'll include them here. Email us your contributions: 914rubber@914rubber.com with “Wiki” in the subject line. text/html 2021-04-04T00:39:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=master_cylinder_bench_bleed&rev=1617496786&do=diff MASTER CYLINDER BENCH BLEED Ian Karr shows us how to bleed the air of to break system after installing a new 19MM Master Cylinder in his 914. Upgrade to New 19MM Master Cylinder at 914Rubber.com text/html 2021-09-30T20:24:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=master_cylinder_installation&rev=1633033487&do=diff EZ MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION VIDEO Upgrading to a 19mm master cylinder is a definite performance upgrade. We have also added an option to upgrade the installation of it. Watch as Ian Karr installs one in his car. Upgrade to New 19MM Master Cylinder at 914Rubber text/html 2021-04-03T01:46:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=outer_door_fuzzy&rev=1617414406&do=diff OUTER DOOR WINDOW ALUMINUM & FUZZY INSTALLATION All screw holes take the same size screw (just like from the) factory. You will want to check the fit of the screws before you try to install the aluminum piece. They should turn easily into the 3 holes. text/html 2023-09-12T18:19:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=outer_door_seals&rev=1694542745&do=diff OUTER DOOR SEALS These seals are made from solid neoprene rubber as the OEM is a foam rubber and holds water and can be installed without any glue. The secret is to stretch the rubber as you install it to allow it to get thinner. You can then push into the track and release the rubber it expands in to grab and stay. text/html 2023-08-28T16:05:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=parts_originality&rev=1693238716&do=diff PARTS & ORIGINALITY As we build out our Tribal Knowledge wiki, we're adding resources that explain the originality and idiosyncrasies of original Porsche parts and OEM alternatives and part variations. So please email us any resources - video, images, text - and we'll include them here. Email us your contributions: 914rubber@914rubber.com with “Wiki” in the subject line. text/html 2021-04-07T23:36:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=playground&rev=1617838609&do=diff EXTERIOR INSTALLATIONS Index of installation pages: Bumper Top Installation Door Panel Installation text/html 2023-01-26T23:25:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=rear_suspension_upgrade_brakes&rev=1674775551&do=diff 914 REAR SUSPENSION UPGRADE & BRAKES (BUMBLEBEE EPISODE 24) Ian Karr shows you how to build up the rear suspension by pulling the hubs into the trailing arms, setting up the shock absorbers, torquing the pivot shafts, installing the axle shafts and rear calipers. text/html 2022-04-20T23:42:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=rear_targa_top_seal&rev=1650498155&do=diff REAR TARGA TOP SEAL When you go to replace the rear targa top seal, which has the fuzzy strip, the original seal will have metal plates cast into the short side pieces. The replacement seal from 914Rubber does not come with those metal plates. The 2 easiest ways to install the replacement seal are: text/html 2021-04-05T21:54:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=rear_trunk_lid_spring_tool&rev=1617659690&do=diff REAR TRUNK LID SPRING TOOL This thread shows how to use the rear trunk lid spring tool McMark is no longer making these but it is the same tool. text/html 2021-04-05T00:45:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=rear_trunk_seal&rev=1617583518&do=diff REAR TRUNK SEAL-MAIN Make sure that the main seal is fully down on the lip. Otherwise, the lid will remain above the right and left quarter panel with a noticeable gap and it will be difficult to latch the trunk. Parts & Kits from 914Rubber.com * text/html 2022-06-10T17:44:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=rear_window_deck_seal&rev=1654883072&do=diff REAR WINDOW & DECK LID SEAL INSTALLATION From one of our 914World community members, Eric Shea. Original post in 914Word is here: <http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=15821> Per Eric: “If you’ve got a rattling or leaking rear window fix it and fix it now. Leaks allow water to go straight down the firewall behind the back pad and it ends up sitting in puddles under your carpet. Ever wonder why they sell “rear half” floor pans? I just finished up installing the interior after re-ins… text/html 2023-03-02T23:07:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=repair_instructions&rev=1677798434&do=diff REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS As we build out our Tribal Knowledge wiki, we'll be adding repair instructions. So please email us any tips/tricks you've learned - video, images, text - and we'll include them here. Email us your contributions: 914rubber@914rubber.com with “Wiki” in the subject line. text/html 2022-01-01T20:27:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=replace_trailing_arm_pivots_and_wheel_bearings&rev=1641068867&do=diff REPLACE TRAILING ARM PIVOTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS Another episode from Ian Karr's restoration of a Porsche 914 LE ”Bumblebee” in his home garage. In this episode (number 15), he replaces the trailing arm pivots and wheel bearings. And while the parts are at the powder coater, he finally installs the dash (restored in episode 4), routes the harness and installs the switches. text/html 2022-05-25T00:11:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=replacing_the_glove_box_vinyl&rev=1653437502&do=diff REPLACING GLOVEBOX VINYL From our community (914World), a great explanation of how to replace/wrap the glovebox with new vinyl. How to Wrap the Glovebox with Basketweave Vinyl text/html 2022-05-25T00:03:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=reverse_light_switch_repair&rev=1653436980&do=diff REPAIRING THE REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH AT TRANSAXLE Backup lights not working in reverse? try this... From our community (914World), a great explanation of how to repair the reverse light switch at the transaxle. How to Fix Reverse Light Switch at the Transaxle text/html 2021-04-06T18:25:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=seat_reupholstery-part_2&rev=1617733521&do=diff SEAT REUPHOLSTERY This is part 2 of Ian Karr's 914 seat reupholstery project. Once the seats are ready (part 1), it's all about taking the 3-piece seat covers from 914Rubber and recovering the back, the center/headrest, and the bucket. Various patterns of seat upholstery at 914Rubber text/html 2021-04-06T18:24:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=seat_tear-down_for_reupholstery-part_1&rev=1617733477&do=diff SEAT TEAR DOWN AND HARDWARE FOR REUPHOLSTERY Learn how to break down the bucket seats and prepare them for reupholstery. Ian Karr shows us how in part 1. Mounting hardware and related parts text/html 2021-04-05T00:46:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=shift_knob&rev=1617583594&do=diff SHIFT KNOB INSTALLATION Go to Home Depot and get either the 1 or 5 minute epoxy. De-grease the surfaces with alcohol and put a drop it two on the crush ring (inside ) and inside the knob. It will not take much. Install the knob. It will give it more grip. Yes you can break free, but this will give it more grip and will hopefully solve your problem. I have used this technique to reuse these gaskets in a pinch. They are typically one use only. text/html 2021-06-16T23:34:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=shopping_on_914rubber.com&rev=1623886440&do=diff SHOPPING ON 914RUBBER.COM-TIPS & TRICKS Watch this video to get tips from our Customer Support Lead, Kenzie B., on how to search for parts on the website. ---------- Customer Support Email Check out the following links for services and information on our website: * text/html 2023-08-14T18:19:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=side_mirror_replacement&rev=1692037146&do=diff SIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT A quick tip on how to remove the mirror glass from the side mirror housing. The frame that holds the mirror flexes from the center on the long side. There are 2 bezels: inner and outer bezels for the exterior mirror. These are used to secure the mirror glass inside the frame and prevents the glass from shifting while driving. Old bezels may break as they become brittle. text/html 2022-05-24T23:53:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=side_window_installation&rev=1653436402&do=diff 914 SIDE WINDOW REPLACEMENT From our community (914World), a great explanation of how to replace the passenger side window. Side Window Replacement text/html 2021-04-06T18:06:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=speedo_drive_gear&rev=1617732363&do=diff SPEEDO DRIVE GEAR Ian Karr tackles how to change the transmission gear oil and prevent the Speedo drive gear drip. 914Rubber has the Speedo drive gear kit and related parts text/html 2021-04-05T20:49:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=spring_sets-140_160_lb&rev=1617655789&do=diff SPRING SETS-140/160 LBS Our 140/160 pound spring set is supposed to be 3“ shorter than OEM springs. The stock springs are only 66-68 lbs, they compress easier and require additional windings to compress to ride height. With the additional rigidity the length is not required. In fact it would make the car ride higher. These springs were engineered for the slightly heavier 914-6. They can be used for a slightly more ridgid ride. text/html 2023-09-12T00:11:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=start&rev=1694477512&do=diff WELCOME TO TRIBAL KNOWLEDGE Tribal Knowledge is 914Rubber's online installation and repair manual. We call it Tribal Knowledge because it's a growing compilation of everything we've learned building the 914Rubber business and from the 914 Community. text/html 2023-06-28T23:11:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=steering_rack_rebuild_service&rev=1687993912&do=diff STEERING RACK REBUILD SERVICE Watch as 914Rubber founder Mark Whitesell demystifies steering racks and takes us through the steering rack rebuild process, rebuilding a 914 rack for Ian Karr. Steering rack Type A: Type A racks are the most common on 914's and even have a casting number that includes 914 in it. 914.347.010.01, 914.347.010.06, 914.347.014.01 are the casting numbers of the type A rack. They are part of the casting and not stamped.Fits 911, 912, and 914 model years 1965-1989. text/html 2021-04-04T00:44:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=steering_rack-restoration_installation&rev=1617497072&do=diff STEERING RACK RESTORATION & INSTALLATION We now offer a restoration service for your steering rack. For 911, 912, 914 and 913's. Ian Karr shows how to install it back into the car. Watch Ian install a rebuilt steering rack with Turbo Tie-Rods in his 914. text/html 2022-02-08T23:25:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=sway_bar_drop_link_bushing&rev=1644362753&do=diff SWAY BAR & DROP LINK BUSHING INSTALLATION/REPAIR Porsche 914 Swaybar & Droplink bushing install Nathan at Barefoot Garage Jax provides this video and shows you how to install new bushings in the sway bar in a 1973 Porsche 914 (OEM Swaybar) Parts from 914 Rubber: text/html 2021-04-06T00:16:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=sway_bar&rev=1617668197&do=diff SWAY BAR INSTALLATION Once again, Ian Karr shows us how it's done. Check out everything you need for front & rear sway bars here text/html 2023-09-25T21:40:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=targa_roof_to_window_seal&rev=1695678049&do=diff TARGA ROOF TO WINDOW SEAL The biggest problem we see with installing these seals is that most people try to pull the seals on the roof at the top of the window. Yes they can be pulled through the track, and you think that you have relieved all the tension, but in a month or more, the vibration / expansion and contraction will eventually allow the runner to return to the unstretched shape. Rubber has memory, and will do this, so even a small amount of stress will eventually cause this seal to my… text/html 2022-07-12T20:17:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=triangle_window_seal_installation&rev=1657657054&do=diff TRIANGLE WINDOW SEAL INSTALLATION Tool list: * #2 Phillips screwdriver * 10mm socket * 13mm socket * 6“ extender for ratchet * Ratchet wrench 3/8 * 13mm box wrench * #4 standard screwdriver * Wooden block and hammer Optional items to consider replacing while everything is disassembled: text/html 2021-04-05T22:10:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=troubleshooting_the_led_headlight_foglight_problem&rev=1617660622&do=diff TROUBLESHOOTING THE LED HEADLIGHT/FOG LIGHT PROBLEM After installing LED headlights, sometimes the fog lights don't work. There are 2 ways to address the fog light issue. One is to add resistors as my brother did in post 43- the other is to isolate the fog lights from the high low circuit to operate independently starting in post 80. It is actually the way I would prefer to address it as it's simpler and easier to do without adding much of anything. text/html 2021-04-05T01:01:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=vacuum_hose&rev=1617584502&do=diff VACUUM HOSE INSTALLATION - 1.7L 914 (1972-73) There is variation between the air filter set up for the “early” vs “late” 1.7 engine. The easiest way to identify which you have is to check for the head ventilation ports. If your 1.7 has these, you have the E heads that are made for this application. text/html 2021-04-05T00:29:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=vertical_targa_seals&rev=1617582551&do=diff VERTICAL TARGA SEALS We make them longer to you can cut for a perfect fit. Once you have the top situated so the height make a perfect seal, you can close the door onto the seal and mark with a pen. Cut below the line. Then try to shut again. You may need to trim a little more off, but you can make the seal sit snugly right on top of the door end cap. text/html 2021-04-05T02:01:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=wheel_bearings-front&rev=1617588115&do=diff WHEEL BEARINGS - REPLACING THE FRONT BEARINGS Sloppy wheel bearings are nothing to mess around with. Learn how to replace them with some low tech methods. Watch Ian Karr install new wheel bearings on his 914. 914Rubber.com stocks what you need to replace wheel bearings: text/html 2021-04-05T02:10:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=wheel_bearings-rear&rev=1617588607&do=diff WHEEL BEARINGS - REPLACING THE REAR BEARINGS Ian Karr's how to video. Need we say more? text/html 2021-04-05T02:12:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=window_to_dash_seal&rev=1617588778&do=diff WINDOW TO DASH SEAL-COSMETIC STRIP Our windshield to dash seal is designed specifically so you didn't have to remove the dash (or windshield). The OEM has a metal clip that rusts as well as can't be pushed on the seam without having one of the two out. Our is a zero clearance seal. In other words the way it's made it will put pressure on the seal as it's wanting to return to the text/html 2024-04-23T20:41:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=windshield_molding&rev=1713904863&do=diff REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING Using the windshield chrome replacement rubber - the rubber provided has a butyl bead that goes around the outside edges of the glass. It only covers about 1/4“ of the edge where the aluminum would cover about 1/2” text/html 2021-10-06T22:22:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.914rubber.com/doku.php?id=windshield_trim_installation&rev=1633558970&do=diff WINDSHIELD & TRIM INSTALLATION Anyone need to put a windshield or trim in? Here's a video on how Ian Karr did it on his Bumblebee build. Many states have outlawed butyl for professional glass installers, so if you want to replace the windshield on your classic Porsche the way it was done at the factory, you may have to do it yourself. It isn't difficult. You just need a helper, some butyl tape, the right clips and trim pieces.