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914

1969-1976 / Targa / Germany

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Common Heating and Cooling

Engine Bay Seal Deterioration

Symptoms

Hot air from the engine bay leaks into the cabin. Interior temperature becomes uncomfortable, particularly in Australian summer.

Cause

The seals between the engine bay and the cabin deteriorate with age. The 914's mid-engine layout means the engine sits directly behind the seats, and any seal failure allows heat and noise to enter the cabin.

Fix

Replace the engine bay firewall seals.

Aftermarket seal kits are available from 914Rubber.com.

Cost: $100-$300 for materials.

Cost mentioned in fix
Cost: $100-$300 for materials

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Other known issues

Minor Heating and Cooling

Cabin Heating Deficiency

The cabin heater provides minimal warmth, or exhaust fumes enter the cabin.
Minor Rust

Battery Box and Front Boot Corrosion

The front boot floor, particularly the battery box area on the passenger side, develops severe corrosion. The metal becomes soft, perforated, and eventually structurally unsound.
Minor Rust

Rocker Panel (Sill) Corrosion

The sills that run beneath the doors become perforated from the inside out. By the time external rust is visible, the inner structure is often severely compromised.
Minor Rust

Longitudinal (Chassis Rail) Corrosion

The longitudinal chassis rails that run under the floor develop rust, perforation, and eventual structural failure.
Common Rust

Rear Boot Floor Corrosion

The rear boot (behind the engine bay) floor rusts through from standing water.
Common Engine (VW Type 4 Flat-Four)

D-Jetronic Fuel Injection Issues (1970-1973)

Rough idle, hesitation on acceleration, hard cold starting, surging at steady throttle, and inconsistent fuel mixture.
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