Paseb

Hey guys,

well, yesterday, i started to remove the rear wing...

id like to know if there is any special tool to remove the little "spacers" that hold the bolts of the side trim...

i used a flat screwdriver and an hammer, its hard and you have no room... your tricks?

also, i stripped the 2 left side Countersunk-head screw where you have the lock pins

this part: 999.219.011.07
Countersunk-head screw (New, 4 recommended)

i started to drill but its getting worse lollll

any help would be appreciated,
also do you replace them with the same ones or i can put another type, ....

thx

apierce918

if im thinking of the same spacers, im pretty sure i just pry'd them. i also stripped the CS screws and had to drill them, i would still get another CS screw, but only spend .40 at the hardware store to match up the threads

without a pic i cant be 100% im thinking of the same thing. But i took it apart with minmal tools when i "parted out" my hatch when i bought a replacement. so i didnt re-assemble

Paseb

im going with a 968 wing, so i assume i dont need these little spacers anymore...
you just pry them??? with a flat screwdriver?

the 2 cs screw hold the lock pins peace.... thats the one i stripped

caster951

The lock pins are held on by cheesehead bolts, 12point tool. I used needle nosed pliers to remove the other fasteners.

Paseb

any hardware website where I can get that 12point tool...?

thx!

apierce918

ok, i misunderstood you.

but heres the tools, i picked up mine at autozone or about the same price
http://www.wescotools.com/p-2632-tri...-set-4-pc.aspx

Jay W

I had to drill out about 4 of the CS screws. A time consuming job. I also had to make a screwdriver with the center cut out to take off the screws on the sides.

JakeS2

When you install the side covers for 968/late S2 wing you need a special tool to tighten the special screws Porsche used. The tool is the modified screwdriver, 2. from left:


(Other vital accessories can be seen partly in the top of the picture)...

Paseb

can you buy this modified tool, or i better make one myself?

so far i was about to remove half of the special screws, but damn all around the screws it looks really bad

V2Rocket

that should be a easy tool to make, get a spare screwdriver (probably #2), use a sharpie to mark how far apart the holes are, and get a grinder in between. shouldnt take more than 15 minutes in all.

if by 'looks really bad around the screws' you mean lots of scratches from prying, just paint it

Paseb

yup thats what i mean, damn english lol
I will give some paint touches

yes i will make one!!!

Paseb

thx everyone!

JakeS2

All right, just remember that the original mounting of the holders for the 'special screws' is a bit twisted... Even with the glue and all there is a gap and that is where they break loose:


This is fixed by sanding out the edges so there is full surface for the glue when you mount them back:


I knew it was good idea to photograph the work when I did that for my red...

TIP:Paint the wing with Guards Red (your color, I suppose?) - it looks stunning compared to the black one (which also is much better than the ugly rubber one..)

Paseb

im not sure about the mounting, mine doesnt look like that,

mine looks like the mounting is welded to the hatch glass,,?

JakeS2

Right, mine is what the 968 / late S2 looks like.