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FFNPMcD · Joined: 15 Aug 2013 Posts: 19 Location: Richmond, Va.

First let me say hello, New to the forum and new to Porsche. Recently picked up a 1987 924s and have absolutely fallen in love with the car.

As time goes, I'm sure I'll frequent with more technical questions, but for now just have a question about a part that may or may not be missing..

I feel like I'm missing some trim that would go around the windshield wipers, (between the windshield and hood). Currently I have a gap where you can look in and see the battery etc.
I know there are drain holes in the tray but is there supposed to be some trim there?

Thanks,
Neill
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1987 924s

924-76 · Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 1489 Location: Ontario, Canada

Power Tryp · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 435 Location: Calgary, Alberta

While it may look a little funny its actually real practical to have that gap there cause it allows hot air to vent from your engine bay. You'll see jdm and vw guys that raise their hood at the back to achieve the same thing, so you'll never have to do that.

Welcome to the forum and like 924-76 said, we like pictures around here.
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Melanie - 1980 931
NoName - 1980 931 (seeking rebuild)

Green tartan interior, you don't see that on a Civic.

fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Except that the hood is sealed to the firewall with a rubber seal (typically).

Also the air flow at speed would push air into the area.
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Yup, high pressure area.
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Toofah King Bad

WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Power Tryp · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 435 Location: Calgary, Alberta

That's what I get for posting at midnight after a sprint car race...

Sorry for being an idiot guys.
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Melanie - 1980 931
NoName - 1980 931 (seeking rebuild)

Green tartan interior, you don't see that on a Civic.