MarkT Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Please see pic, ld never noticed these until now. 1 in the middle ish and 1 each side below brake light. Any idea what they are used for? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Heatshield IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 45 minutes ago, Dr Rock said: Heatshield IIRC Don't think so, as I used all the holes for the Heat Protection shield and they were speed nuts not tapped M6 holes (the hole are not shown on parts diagrams) They don't seem to line up with anything in particular. Its like the bumper needs to move in by about 15mm the holes would then be hidden under the rubber seal. Its got me beat ! Rear Bellows and qtr panels next.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apesman Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Deffo no holes on my bumper.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I would suggest they have most likely been drilled by a previous owner for reasons unknown. I've never seen 'factory' holes in that location on any of the UK cars I've restored. Cheers FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Mine had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, fat fuchs said: I would suggest they have most likely been drilled by a previous owner for reasons unknown. I've never seen 'factory' holes in that location on any of the UK cars I've restored. Cheers FF No all 3.2 Carrera and later Turbo bumpers have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Just now, Chris_911 said: No all 3.2 Carrera and later Turbo bumpers have them. What are they for, interested to know? I have a couple of spare rear bumpers removed from 3.2 coupes in the garage and neither have them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, fat fuchs said: What are they for, interested to know? I have a couple of spare rear bumpers removed from 3.2 coupes in the garage and neither have them... OK not all 3.2s then. AFAIK the holes are superfluous on a 3.2. The Turbo uses the same bumper and has an additional piece of heat shielding that fits behind the bumper so I believe the holes are to secure that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 As they say, you learn something new everyday. Thanks FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Well done everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWT Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Chris_911 said: The Turbo uses the same bumper and has an additional piece of heat shielding that fits behind the bumper so I believe the holes are to secure that. Not just the Turbo, my '84 3.2 had the heat shield fitted. From the state of it and the fixings I would guess it was their from the factory. Although PET only lists it for the Turbo. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 09/07/2020 at 16:59, apesman said: Deffo no holes on my bumper.. See that little rubber tab poking up on the forward top edge of the bellows rubber where does it go ? Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apesman Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Hi Mark, I cannot remember and my car is not with me to view, #fatfuchs will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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