Hatch Wiper Delete DIY for $5

[ibtisam.jawad]

My 87 Turbo didn't come with a rear wiper, just the hole for the motor. I read several threads about DIY delete kit and decided to go to Home Depot to see what I could come up with. Here's the end result. Please excuse the plastic tape around the hole, I put it there to avoid any scratches to the glass. This was just the first attempt. Later I will do this with black screws and two rubber washers cut to proper size.





Here's the parts list from Home Depot:
Surface Grip 25mm Anti Skid Pads (#9644) - you need only one - $2.49
Neoperene Washer 1x$ - 1-1/4 - need two - $0.76 each
#10-32 x 1/2" Flat Head Machine Screws and Nut - need one - $1.18. Change this to 3/4" if using two washers

There you have it. It doesn't look too pretty but doesn't look awful either. Also much lighter weight than a 17mm hex bolt not that it would matter much. You also have parts left over for 3 more delete kits. Just buy the washers.

I will upload new pictures when I redo the job a bit more properly. If you're more paranoid about water dripping in, just use some silicone between the washers. That would do it. I thought it unreasonable to pay close to $20 for a pretty anodized aluminum delete "kit".

[KlineS147]

I pretty much did the same thing, only i used a carriage bolt insted, then i painted everything flat black and put it together. It looks great on the outside, you cant even really tell the difference between an oem plug unless your looking for it!!!

[RM512]

Same here except I used stainless steel hardware and a ny-lock nut.

[beamishnz]

Sorry to revice such an old post ... but anyone know the part # for the original rear wiper delete. Looked at 968 and 944 PET and not able to see it anywhere. Thanks Paul

[jeffrsmith]

Let me google that for you

[beamishnz]

Originally Posted by jeffrsmith

Let me google that for you

I've googled until I'm cross eyed! .. and I can't see the part number. If you are a better googler than me perhaps you can help

I wouldn't post without googling first!

Great link by the way ... got to love a smart arse!

[beamishnz]

Com'on jeffrsmith ... you are the king of google ... show me the light!

[Jrboulder]

477845333 plug

477955439 gasket x2

477845331 washer

N01111814 nut

[jeffrsmith]

Thanks jrboulder

beamishnz - those parts are available at Jim Ellis Porsche Parts and are not cheap.

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[v2rocket_aka944]

I have one or two of the wiper delete plugs spare if you want one, $25 shipped each. PM me if interested

[beamishnz]

Thanks guys for that ... yep stock parts for the plug are pricey! About to pm v2roaket

[beamishnz]

Thanks v2rocket ... funds sent. Really appreciate you helping me out. Regards Paul