|
|
|
|
| Author |
|
|
Registered
|
Engine lid release cable broke
I just tried to open my engine lid and the T-handle snapped off the cable in my hand. I've searched the forum, but couldn't find anything specific to a snapped cable. I just drained my oil tank, so I need to get the lid off. What do I do? Is there anywhere to grab the cable with a pliers?
__________________
John Original owner '81 911SC blackmetallic coupe. Terbatrol, SSI, M+K Gen 4, SC+ cams, A/C delete, console delete, heater backdate, 7 & 8 x 16 Fuchs with polished rims, Turbo tie rods, tensioner update, Rennline engine mount bar, Mainely Custom sump plate, new top-end, corner balance. |
||
06-24-2006, 12:47 PM
|
|
|
Registered
|
Never mind. I pushed down on the lid and pulled up and it opened. Phew!
__________________
John Original owner '81 911SC blackmetallic coupe. Terbatrol, SSI, M+K Gen 4, SC+ cams, A/C delete, console delete, heater backdate, 7 & 8 x 16 Fuchs with polished rims, Turbo tie rods, tensioner update, Rennline engine mount bar, Mainely Custom sump plate, new top-end, corner balance. |
||
|
06-24-2006, 01:18 PM
|
|
|
Registered
|
Victory
__________________
78’ SC 911 Targa - 3.2SS, PMO 46, M&K 2/2 1 5/8” HEADERS, 123 DIST, PORTERFIELD R4-S PADS, KR75 CAMS, REBEL RACING BUSHINGS, KONI CLASSICS |
||
|
06-24-2006, 08:24 PM
|
|
|
Registered
|
It is designed to release if the cable is disconnected or broken. That wasnt luck it was engineering. The front hood is the same way.
Kurt Williams
__________________
Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly. 82 SC w/965S eng and G50 6:1 hp/w ratio 72 911t 2.6 twin plug and 72' 911t 57k orig 1 own miles 65/66 912 1 owner 76k orig 01' Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe 6spd |
||
|
06-25-2006, 04:28 AM
|
|
|
Registered
|
Boy! That's good to know!
I've always wondered what would happen if the release cable ever broke... Thanks Kurt for the info.
__________________
Mike 2002 996 911 Carrera Cab 1998 Boxster S 2002 BMW X5 1978 FJ40 Land Cruiser 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD - Diesel www.europautoparts.com |
||
|
06-25-2006, 04:46 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 7,286
|
umm... I wonder how can you just push down/lift up, and it can be opened.. unless something is loose. I tried it on my car and it was just sitting there laughing at me.
another thought. If it's that easy, anyone can walk by and open your engine lid and hood? Europa Auto, I wonder the same thing.
__________________
Fat butt 911, 1987 |
||
|
06-25-2006, 10:21 AM
|
|
|
|
Registered
|
RNLN, go ahead and unscrew the knob for your rear decklid. You will find that once cable tension is released it will not hold the decklid closed. Its kinda well known that they work that way. And no your hoods cannot open if someone simply pushes on it. But then if your cable tension is too loose ....
Kurt Williams
__________________
Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly. 82 SC w/965S eng and G50 6:1 hp/w ratio 72 911t 2.6 twin plug and 72' 911t 57k orig 1 own miles 65/66 912 1 owner 76k orig 01' Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe 6spd |
||
|
06-25-2006, 11:31 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Back in B'ham, AL
Posts: 3,459
|
clever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you learn things everyday....
|
||
|
06-25-2006, 12:34 PM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 4,974
|
Well....
I never knew that either
but I have often wondered what I would do if the worst happened |
||
|
06-25-2006, 01:21 PM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 7,286
|
pjv911,
oh ok.... got it. When the cable loose, the tension release and the lock comes free. Got it. Thanks.
__________________
Fat butt 911, 1987 |
||
|
06-25-2006, 04:46 PM
|
|
|
Registered
|
Quote:
Exactly .
__________________
Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly. 82 SC w/965S eng and G50 6:1 hp/w ratio 72 911t 2.6 twin plug and 72' 911t 57k orig 1 own miles 65/66 912 1 owner 76k orig 01' Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe 6spd |
||
|
06-25-2006, 05:16 PM
|
|
|
<insert witty title here>
|
Quote:
__________________
Current: 1987 911 cabrio Past: 1972 911t 3.0, 1986 911, 1983 944, 1999 Boxster |
||
|
06-25-2006, 07:07 PM
|
|
|
|
Registered
|
Put 12v power through your cig lighter or interior light bulb socket. Or anywhere else that you can access. It will power up the system. That happens to BMW cars too.
Kurt Williams
__________________
Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly. 82 SC w/965S eng and G50 6:1 hp/w ratio 72 911t 2.6 twin plug and 72' 911t 57k orig 1 own miles 65/66 912 1 owner 76k orig 01' Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe 6spd |
||
|
06-26-2006, 08:14 PM
|
|
1981 Porsche 911SC
Stella
1969 Porsche 911 2.7 
1981 Porsche 911 SC 3.0 EFI
1972 Porsche 911T 2.4
