Replacing rear deck gas shocks
11-17-2023, 10:18 PM
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Replacing rear deck gas shocks
- OK, I have read some of the previous posts and advice about this job and how easy it is to do, however on the driver side of the 993 C2 back beyond the lid hinge you run into an obstacle which is the fuel line and a vacuum line meeting at a metal "tree" that doesn't appear to be easily moved out of the way. Does anyone have any advice on how to get your hands past that to release the clip and pin holding the gas strut? I had it all apart today but got stopped by this, and hesitated to start separating the fuel line to get access to the back gas strut pin.
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rdad993 (11-18-2023)
11-18-2023, 06:34 AM
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Put the passenger side in and call it good enough?
The driver’s side should be done as preventive maintenance “while you’re in there” for another project and have some major bits out of the car already.
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The driver’s side should be done as preventive maintenance “while you’re in there” for another project and have some major bits out of the car already.
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M. Schneider (11-18-2023)
11-18-2023, 08:35 AM
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I will take this advice and just leave it for now. I found a nice thin bamboo shoot that seems to look pretty classy holding the deck lid up.
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fatmike (11-22-2023)
11-18-2023, 09:10 AM
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I did the passenger side with non hydraulic Rennline strut that lifts and catches in place and left the drivers side alone.
If I take the car to a shop for anything I advise mechanic so they know to lift up until it catches and then a bit higher so it releases and can be lowered to close.
hopefully will not have to do this job again. Have changed them 3 times.
If I take the car to a shop for anything I advise mechanic so they know to lift up until it catches and then a bit higher so it releases and can be lowered to close.
hopefully will not have to do this job again. Have changed them 3 times.
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11-18-2023, 10:12 AM
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I did the passenger side with non hydraulic Rennline strut that lifts and catches in place and left the drivers side alone.
If I take the car to a shop for anything I advise mechanic so they know to lift up until it catches and then a bit higher so it releases and can be lowered to close.
hopefully we not have to do this job again. Have changed them 3 times.
If I take the car to a shop for anything I advise mechanic so they know to lift up until it catches and then a bit higher so it releases and can be lowered to close.
hopefully we not have to do this job again. Have changed them 3 times.
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11-20-2023, 10:55 AM
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Btw, I recall reading here not too long ago the rennline strut for the bonnet didn't really fit/work properly with the 993. Can someone confirm the exact unit; might this be the one?:
Porsche Rennline Fully Mechanical Rear Decklid Strut Black Finish Rennline Design REN E188 BLK RENE188BLK REN.E188.BLK | Pelican Parts
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11-20-2023, 11:41 AM
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Btw, I recall reading here not too long ago the rennline strut for the bonnet didn't really fit/work properly with the 993. Can someone confirm the exact unit; might this be the one?:
Porsche Rennline Fully Mechanical Rear Decklid Strut Black Finish Rennline Design REN E188 BLK RENE188BLK REN.E188.BLK | Pelican Parts
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Fit the passenger side perfectly and that was a lot easier than the driver side too.
11-21-2023, 12:35 PM
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