911SC engine lid doesn't open fully

[pampadori]

My decklid doesn't open as far as others I've seen. Seems like it must be the wrong lift support installed, right? I ordered a new one, part number 911-512-331-01. Measures 10" from center of eye to center of eye. Same as the one that is currently on the car.

So what else could cause the engine lid to open a limited amount only?

if it matters, the car is an 83 targa and the decklid is from a 3.2 carrera. The hinges i assume are original from the 83.

Should the support be longer than 10"?

[racer]

Does your car have a tail? iirc, some of the cars with a tail have 2 struts to compensate for the added weight. Or maybe it was just the AC cars with the condensor? or maybe both? Are you missing a strut? share a pic!

[sugarwood]

My car has a tail. It came with dual strut on the driver's side.
Having only one is not enough, and two is too much.
Two made the lid close unevenly, so I removed the struts entirely.

I just went to the garage and my spare lift strut that measures a bit over 10"
When it was installed on the car, there was no opening issue.
So, I think you have the correct size.

Have you removed the strut to see if the lid opens more?
Also, post a photo of what you feel to be not opened fully.

[pampadori]

Here is how far it opens with the 10" eye-to-eye lift support:



it doesn't feel like its as far up as it should be but maybe i need to compare more closely with another 911.

[walt]

Sure it's the struts and not the A/C lines. Just checked and mine lifts 30 degrees above the horizontal. Do you have one of those cheap angle levels. Yours looks a bit less but not excessively.

[gomezoneill]

Cut a dowel like a broom size dowel and use that to prop your lid. I mean what's the issue here?

[porschyard]

Originally Posted by pampadori

Here is how far it opens with the 10" eye-to-eye lift support:



it doesn't feel like its as far up as it should be but maybe i need to compare more closely with another 911.

There should be 2 positioning holes on the bracket at the firewall. Make sure the pin for the deck lid shock is installed in the rear hole towards the back of the car.

Richard

[sugarwood]

It's hard to tell with the angle looking slightly down at the car.
I would remove the strut and see how far it lifts up.
A car with a tail will have the optical illusion of opening higher.
Comparing with another car is also a good idea.

Can you take another side photo that is eye level with the lid?