Porsche 914 Wiper Repair

Time to finally repair a broken set of Wipers on a 914! We'll cover removal, diagnostic, and re-installation on a 1973 Porsche 914.

[@adamchaifetz5876]

Nathan, James, and Tommy in the house, get it done.

[@RossD8]

The memories. The mechanic that R&R'd my 914 wiper pinched the fuel line putting the tank back in.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I’ve pinched the return line! Somewhere online I found the correct length to allow it to loop without pinching. Still not my favorite design!

[@burdineestep4224]

As a Porsche dealership tech - during the entire production run of the 914, you don't need to remove the tank to remove the wiper motor. Custom mod a 10mm.box wrench. Put motor/ linkage in park position , make note of this / angles etc. Remove motor. Saves time - I've R&R'd one in 45 min.

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Pro tip!! I certainly hope not to do that job again, but now we know

[@cybersurfer2010]

Great stuff! Have to tackle this myself soon…

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Be sure to unbolt both sides of the cowl supports and pull the speedo for that inside support (I’d replace it). Good luck!

[@Qspecialman]

That is a very helpful video, thanks. I have to do the same job shorty!!!!

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Don’t forget the ofset isolator for the firewall side!

[@laurab23]

Wow!!

[@JPA15]

How did you plug the return line at the tank? Putting dual carbs and would like to do the same

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

Sealant, bolt and double hose clamp. I guess you could have it welded up, but this works well.

[@Qspecialman]

I am just about to refit the airbox on my car (originally I intended doing it a year ago!!!!) a question, why did you not fit the black plastic grill in the top of the airbox?

[@barefootgaragejax9252]

I can’t recall of the top of my head, but only some years had this. My 72 does not, and I do not believe this 73 did either.

[@Qspecialman]

@@barefootgaragejax9252 Thanks for your prompt reply Jax. Perhaps Porsche had a problem with dead things collecting in the air box so on later models fitted the extra black plastic grill. Mine is a '75 car. What a pig it is fitting the airbag on your own!!!! All the best Tony.