Nothing at the bottom of the windshield, 1983 944

[mclmk8d]

Good morning all. My son just bought a 1983 944 in really nice condition; his first Porsche. The previous owner had put in a new windshield, and we noticed that there is no kind of plastic body work at the bottom. the windshield just ends, and you can see under the hood. I'm concerned because the battery is slighly exposed.
Is there a part that goes at the bottom, and if so, what is the part number. Thank you in advance for your help.

[944 Ecology]

No, there is nothing between the windshield and the battery, wiper motor or heater blower motor.

[pfarah]

That's why Porsche installed a battery cover when they were new. It only took me three years to find a nice one but it's on now!

I admit that the design could be improved, with the wiper motor right there and all...

[nynor]

i took a plastic coolant bottle (prestone, whatever i had) and split it in half. i use it to cover the top of the battery. this keeps the positive terminal from grounding on stuff, as it is close to the firewall, AND rainwater/wash-water doesn't run over the top of the battery.

[s_chev]

This is the closest message string that I could find for this same question. I saw on another discussion that there actually SHOULD be a cover between the windshield and firewall. It's in the picture attached.

Has anyone found a part number for this cover? Thanks for any info.
I'm trying to find one for a 1987 924S

[9FF]

Originally Posted by s_chev

This is the closest message string that I could find for this same question. I saw on another discussion that there actually SHOULD be a cover between the windshield and firewall. It's in the picture attached.

Has anyone found a part number for this cover? Thanks for any info.
I'm trying to find one for a 1987 924S...

That’s on later cars, the early cars on which your 924S is based, doesn’t have anything there and the later part you’ve identified won’t fit your car.

[Ernie944]

Originally Posted by mclmk8d

Good morning all. My son just bought a 1983 944 in really nice condition; his first Porsche. The previous owner had put in a new windshield, and we noticed that there is no kind of plastic body work at the bottom. the windshield just ends, and you can see under the hood. I'm concerned because the battery is slighly exposed.
Is there a part that goes at the bottom, and if so, what is the part number. Thank you in advance for your help.

Like mention no plastic at the bottom,had mine for over 20 years no problemes whatsoever ,some oeoples for peace of mind will by the battery cover,later 944 & 968 was close .
83 to 85 -944.

[Ernie944]

Late 944 & 968,this is my 968, you willl notice it doesn't have a battery cover.

[Fast Freddy 944]

Originally Posted by Ernie944

Late 944 & 968,this is my 968, you willl notice it doesn't have a battery cover.

Nice!!!

[Ernie944]

Originally Posted by Fast Freddy 944

Nice!!!

Thanks Fast Freddy 944...Always did try to keep my engine bays ...spīck & spanBTW those who are interested buying a batterry cover ,,,our host Pelican has one ....Part No 477-915-411-A OEM...price 10.75$, Tip...what I always had both on my 944 & 968 is a battery matt,does keep the bottom dry & in case of spill it will absorbe the acide..See picBattery Cover from Pelican.
Battery matt