How to Open a 912 Trunk Lid
08-12-2012, 05:51 PM
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How to Open a 912 Trunk Lid
Hey guys I was wondering how to open the trunk of a 912. A 912 has become available, been sitting for years but body is in GREAT shape, everything is there.
I know where the lever is to pop the lid, the level pulls rather free, feels as if the cable is in one piece. The lid pops but I can not open it. I assume its a pin style latch set up like the old bmw's, and the hatches on 944's. Any fail-safe way to open it?
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
I know where the lever is to pop the lid, the level pulls rather free, feels as if the cable is in one piece. The lid pops but I can not open it. I assume its a pin style latch set up like the old bmw's, and the hatches on 944's. Any fail-safe way to open it?
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
08-12-2012, 06:02 PM
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Also I am not sure of the year of the car. I was told it is a '65. Wheels on it are stamped 6 of 67' but may not be original. Gauges are the green style, twin grill. I know there is a VIN and ID sticker under the trunk lid. Where else could I find the VIN. Didn't find anything under the bonnet.
08-12-2012, 08:26 PM
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Hey guys I was wondering how to open the trunk of a 912. A 912 has become available, been sitting for years but body is in GREAT shape, everything is there. I know where the lever is to pop the lid, the level pulls rather free, feels as if the cable is in one piece. The lid pops but I can not open it. I assume its a pin style latch set up like the old bmw's, and the hatches on 944's. Any fail-safe way to open it?
Also I am not sure of the year of the car. I was told it is a '65. Wheels on it are stamped 6 of 67' but may not be original. Gauges are the green style, twin grill. I know there is a VIN and ID sticker under the trunk lid. Where else could I find the VIN. Didn't find anything under the bonnet.
Oh yes. Engine lid... No safety catch on the rear as there is no fear that the lid will pop up and block your view. Safety latches are for that. Have someone pull the **** in the door jamb (for the engine lid) while you pull up on the engine lid. That should do it.
08-13-2012, 12:03 AM
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It is a 912. I am rather new when it comes to the old air cooled cars!
Tried to pull it while someone pulled the **** for the engine lid. No luck! Maybe I should cross-post this to the 911 forum too for help. I assume its the same setup.
Tried to pull it while someone pulled the **** for the engine lid. No luck! Maybe I should cross-post this to the 911 forum too for help. I assume its the same setup.
08-13-2012, 04:06 PM
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The rear lid has a spring that will pop the lid up when you pull the release. If that is not happening then the release is not releasing. Meaning you may need to figure out a way to manually pull the release.
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Also I am not sure of the year of the car. I was told it is a '65. Wheels on it are stamped 6 of 67' but may not be original. Gauges are the green style, twin grill. I know there is a VIN and ID sticker under the trunk lid. Where else could I find the VIN. Didn't find anything under the bonnet.
