Engine lid hold down question

[David McLaughlin]

Hot rods use hood pins to make the lid easier to remove. What is the 911 equivalent?

[Jeff Alton]

Hood pins......or rubber latches.

Jeff

[Bill Verburg]

[David McLaughlin]

Is there something that replaces the hinges too?

At one point I thought I had seen some sort of strap that allowed the engine lid to lay against the rear window. But then what would be the best to hold down the other end; these rubber latches?

[jpnovak]

hood pins and 911R style rear hinges. This will allow the decklid to flip onto the rear window.

[72 four door]

Where would you find these rubber hold downs?

[Rot 911]

Originally posted by Paul Andersen
Where would you find these rubber hold downs?

They are sold lots of places. I don't think Pelican carries them, but Mossmotors.com does along with a number of online parts stores. A recent thread showed a number of sites. Do not pay 911R prices for them. A set should run you under $15.00.

[jpnovak]

Teh rubber hold downs can be found at just about any VW source that has baja parts. They are usually about $8-10 for a pair. Long ones for the front, short ones for the rear.

btw, I had rubber draw latches on the ST. They were attached to a fiberglass hood with no latch or backup. I found one loose after some spirited driving. They have now been removed and replaced with hood pins. mch more secure IMO. Other's have had no problems.

[David McLaughlin]

Thanks for the info guys. Now I just need to find some more close up pics and either buy or fabricate a 1/3 scale set for my son's 964 turbo.

[Bill Verburg]

[David McLaughlin]

Thank you Sir Bill.