nile13

Thanks, Max!

kkim

Max,

when you press "print screen" where does the screen shot get saved so I can retrieve it when I open up the graphic image program?

nile13

Probably saved to the clipboard (memory) and probably Ctrl-V will place it into whatever program you open up for graphic manipulation (or Paste from Edit menu of that program).

kkim

Mike-Yep, that works. Thanks.

Chris W. - '96 Targa

Tried that, but 1) I couldn't even see the clip down in the abyss; and 2) the magnet just kept sticking to the fender. The ball of duct tape sticky-side out might have worked, though. Never did find the clip, but found a "C" clip at Lowe's that fit the pin on the shock properly.

I used a long flat-bladed screwdriver to pry the clip back from the end of the shock. insert from above, then twist the screwdriver to pop it up off the end of the shock.

When you put the new ones in, you line it up on the nub and press it on by hand without messing with the clips.



-Chris

nile13

You can actually put your hand in there??
I looked at it today (front shocks that is).... and I have small hands... and I don't think there's any way to do it. What am I missing?

kkim

I agree with you, but I haven't actually tried sticking my hand in there to find out.

grouchy

If you get the fitting lined up and apply enough pressure on the rod, it will snap on.

I vaguely remember reaching in as far as I could to avoid bending anything. I do remember that putting them on was much easier than removing it. One side was easier than the other.

Chris W. - '96 Targa

Well, I wear an XL golf glove, but I was able to do it. No, there's not much space, and the driver's side is easier than the passenger side (due to a hose/vacuum line that you can move out of the way), but yes, you can get enough pressure with just the tips of your index/middle fingers to snap them in place. Doesn't take much force.

-Chris

Pete Lech

I'll second that. After doing the rears, I looked at the fronts, and told myself the they were still good enough...................

The fronts on my '86 and '85 were a piece of cake compared to the 993.

FisterD

Kelly,
I just did the front hood shocks on mine. Was very easy. The new shocks have a different clip style than my originals. The originals had a small wire-type around ball, the new ones have a flat-type clip. You don't need to remove anything to change them. Just pull out the old ones and install the new! One of my friends held up the hood while I did it though, that made it much easier!

nile13

Darin, did you get them from a dealer or aftermarket? If so, where?

kkim

Yes, Darin. Do tell. Anything to make changing out these things would be appreciated. Make and model #?


As a side note, after changing out the rear struts, when I pop the the hood release, the hood will flip up to the open position on it's own. Seems kind of dangerous for it to do that. Is this normal? Maybe as the struts age it will get weaker to just assist opening instead of being an automatic door opener?

Chris W. - '96 Targa

Nothing to worry about. Mine did the same thing when first replaced. They'll soften a bit with time.

-Chris

FisterD

Got them from my local Porsche Dealer
Pt# 993-511-331-00 Hood gas strut $22.80 ea.