Porsche 914 Factory Tool Kit Screwdrivers
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All Porsche 914 tool sets arrived from the factory with the same
screwdriver provided in Volkswagen kits for that model year. The tools
issued had a reversable shaft which enabled use as either a
Phillips or standard-tipped screwdriver (Porsche 911 tool kit
screwdrivers were also changed to this format in 1974). With the
exception of some of the screwdrivers distributed in 1973 Porsche 914
tool sets, these tools possessed a black plastic handle (the
aforementioned 1973 models have a white-ivory handle). The overall
design of the screwdriver did not change for the entirety of the
1970-1976 Porsche 914 production, although there were some subtle
variations in the later model years as described below. The most
frequent problem experienced with the Porsche 914 tool kit screwdrivers
(other than damage from misuse) is loosening and eventual slipping of
the removable shaft.
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1970 - 1972 Porsche 914 Screwdrivers
The 1970-1972 model year Porsche 914 tool set screwdrivers have 160
mm reversable shafts that fit into 80 mm black handles with embossed
markings "S.L. W. Germany" and "DBGM" as pictured at
right.
1973 Porsche 914 Screwdrivers
As noted above, screwdrivers supplied in 1973 Porsche 914 tool kits
have either the standard black plastic handle or
ivory white versions that are otherwise identical.
1974 - 1976 Porsche 914 Screwdrivers
Later Porsche 914 tool set screwdrivers are either the
black-handled variety found in earlier model year kits or units with a
slightly different grip, embossed simply "Made in W-Germany," and
containing a metal insert to secure the blade.