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fig Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2000 Posts: 1080 Location: 26.15°S, 28.2°E
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:37 am Post subject: 69 912 trunk lid popping open |
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Hi all
I bought a 69 912 a few months ago. I've been working through its issue but there's one thing I'm not winning on: the trunk lid (is that the correct US term?) keeps popping up. We've replaced all the lock parts with good used bits but it keeps popping up when driving. How does one sort this?
Thanks! _________________ fig
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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This is typically an adjustment or lubrication issue. There are lots of threads at the Pelican Parts BBS (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/). The 911 Forum would be where I would look. _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
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356uk Samba Member
Joined: October 01, 2004 Posts: 102
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:31 am Post subject: |
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Hi there... this is dead easy and in fact I did a write up on how to fix this blimey 8-9 years ago!
I have just looked over on the site I used to help moderate and it's been deleted.. what a supprise..
OK basicly your pin ( with the spring on it ) is not locating dead square or true into the locking hole.
what you need to do is get on your knees and close the bonnet ( sorry trunk hood what ever I'm English lets stick with bonnet ) from one side by the head light try and look inside as it's coming to close and your see if it's at an angle and I bet it's at an angle.. infact I know it will be.. also check from the front to make sure it's coming down dead square.
your need to get a very big adjustable spanner and open it up to be able to cover the pin with the spring. You will then need to tweek ( not twerk that's very different movement ) the pin with spring so that when it comes down to the locating hole it's square on...
ALSO!!!!!!!! you can take the whole latch off ( where the pin and spring is.. ) and open up the adjustment holes just abit..
Also clean up the locking mec ( hole ) and regrease as well as the pin..
I am more than confident your have total success on this. I have done it my self I have done it for 2 other 912/1 owners and I have had a number of messages and emails from other people around the world thanking me so I know it works..
when you go bending the pin with the spring.. go slow not like a bull in a china show hey.. _________________ WANTED:-
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Kaizer Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 71 Location: Seattle, Washington
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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Great write up!
I will also try this.
Ever since I lowered the front of my '68 912, this is happening more often.
Presumably from the body twist due the the lower/stiffened front end.
I also kicked around the idea of RS style hood (bonnet ) clamps/locks.
But... will try your trick first.
thanks! |
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TKS Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2006 Posts: 33 Location: SOCAL
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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After you have the pin located in the center of the latch you also have to adjust the catch. The catch is what moves inside the latch and is attached to the cable.
Looking at the top of the latch you'll notice a small hole to the right of the large hole. What you want to do is put an owl or pin into the small hole to push the catch closed. With the pin in place and the catch closed you want to then adjust the tension on the cable. Now you're all set. When looking down in the latch the catch is in the closed position - have someone pull the knob and watch to make sure it opens all the way and returns closed. |
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Kaizer Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2004 Posts: 71 Location: Seattle, Washington
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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I picked up some new rubber hood stoppers/bushings and adjusted accordingly until it stayed locked.
My problem was due to old rubber stoppers. _________________ '70 Porsche 911T Targa (sold)
'68 Porsche 912
'77 VW Bus (sold)
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