Sloopy

I had to have front tires changed and got the car back and center locks have worn spots on every face where tool engages. Mostly in the off direction.

Wonder if this should be squawked? I hate to be a pain in the *** but hate to see the anodizing worn away and seeing a little bit of bare metal on every face.

Is this possibly caused by a faulty or worn tool?

neanicu

I think it's more likely from rushing and/or using an impact to get them loose.
Can you still see the marks once you put the cap on?

Sloopy

Yes. It is on the face of every spline.

neanicu

If you do not engage the tool properly because you're rushing or if you're using an impact,they will get like that. The vibration and torque of an impact,especially a powerful air impact can mess them up.

Mike in CA

Sorry to hear, Sloopy. I've had my wheels off and on several times using the Porsche socket and a breaker bar and torque wrench and have no marks. I agree with Nick that's it's likely an impact tool or engaging the socket improperly that has caused the damage. Personally, I think it's worth mentioning to whoever did the work.

Sloopy

Thanks Mike,

I will mention it as it will continue to bug me.

Money2536

Yep, no marks on mine either after several removals.

jlanka

please post pics

this is what happened to mine when they used the wrong cleaning fluid:

https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3/...nterlocks.html

kyrocks

Post pics

SanDiegoDavid

I have the marks on all 4 of mine, a garage at a track here in S. Cal. used an impact wrench to remove them, kind of ticked me off. I insisted they use my torque wrench to put them back on (they removed them while I was eating lunch, to rebalance them). You can cover it up with a Sharpie.

Macca

David. Concern not. It gives them some motorsports patina ;-)

kyrocks

+1

SanDiegoDavid

I agree Maca!

Ceepe

3rd.

jlanka

-1

Maybe on a beat up cup car, but on a new street car I paid this much for, unacceptable