84 930 turbo vent slats

[j930]

I noticed yesterday that one of the slats on side intakes is cracked,Its one of the three black louvers that are either side of the car right in front of the wheel. looking for a supplier and if any one here has taken them off before. thanks for any input.

[WERK I]

If it's a factory slant, the slats are held in place by two wood screws per slat. They are located in the inner wheel well. To remove slats, CAREFULLY unscrew. On the opposite side of the slat, there are two locating pins with a plastic sleeve on each to locate the slat in its proper orientation to the brake duct panel. Remove the top slat followed by the second, followed by the third. To reinstall, reverse the procedure.
The slants' slats are composite, so you may able to fill, sand and repaint the slats while they're out.

P.S. You may have to remove the wheel to access the screws properly.

Good luck

[kycarguy 935]

If it is factory please take some pictures of the inside so we can see if it is wood or plastic. There has been some debate about this before.

[Benny771]

Mine was a odd looking plastic(on the outside) black in color with a foam center orangeish in color.
Kinda looked like a Crunchy bar........MMMmmmmm.

I hear they are hard to get. I have seen wood ones for sale.

[j930]

ok when I pull it out I will snap some pics, I do see the screws so I will CAREFULLY unscrew them. I guess I need to find some replacements. I will start with porsche and see whats available. I don't think its wood as they would have warped and split along time ago.

[78SCSLANTNOSE]

j930 I have a set off original quarter panels.Let me know if your interested as I'm not putting them back on.Here's a pic of the quarter panel.

[j930]

I am thinking I will be refurbishing my broken slat. Porsche wants 280.00 for the slat, come on?

[930chef]

i have a set of six metal aftermarket slats. i was going to list them with other random parts for sale , but if these are of interest to you pm me and i am sure we can work something out. my car is gone. im sorting out a new one (1987). kevin

[kycarguy 935]

j930, In the past I have made a few pairs. I had the plastic and made a pattern and cut, ground and sanded until they were perfect. I am sure you could do the same using the broken one as a pattern.

Good luck.

[j930]

thats a good call