Anyone have a photo of rust on a 914?

[Westy Steve]

Hey guys,

I've researched this, but I can't seem to find a photo that shows me exactly where to look for rust in the Hell Hole and the Longitudinals (sp?) on a Porsche 914. I've found pictures showing these areas without rust, so I don't know where to look. And I know the hell hole is under the battery, but all the photos seem to have the batteries removed. See my dilemma?

So maybe I'm going about this all wrong. Does anyone have a picture of a badly rusted out Hellhole and Longitudinal on a 914? Or borderline rusty? Then I'd know what to avoid when I'm shopping around.

Thanks for any help,

Steve
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[slave1pilot]

Not being a porsche guy at all, I had to google what the F a hell hole and longitudinal actually were.
So after that quick education, I found this:
http://motorsport.zyyz.com/project_914_03_06.htm

hope that helps
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[Westy Steve]

[falcor75]

The hellhole is just the common name for the lower part of the area under the battery. Rain and leaky batteries in combination with poor drainage from this area causes 914's to rust, once the rust goes thru the upper layer it spreads into the lower sections and the longs.

In the image above the hell hole is the recessed darker area left of the center of the image.

[ALANSD]

the battery tray area is very prone to leaks, the acid get washed down by rain, etc

[Wolfgangdieter]

Always a good idea to remove 914 top and open both doors at same time. Run away if you can no longer shift vehicle or close the doors!.
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[Inverted Guzzler]

I have alot of rust pix on this site
https://buggleysgarage.shutterfly.com/pictures
look under the 1975