troppo

I have been messing with my new silver hood crest for 2+ hours now and my patience is officially shot. I have used the soak in boiling water bit and it still won't stay put around the edges...anyone else used a silver crest from DPS?
Any further pointers would be appreciated!

Greg

jackb911

Try soaking the gasket in lacquer thinner for a few minutes...dry with a paper towel, then wipe with your favorite protectant on both sides. The thinner causes the rubber to expand just enough to fit properly.

epj993

Just as hard with the stock gold crest. What worked for me was heating it, tacking a corner with superglue and pulling to get most of the gasket around the crest. Then mount on your hood, lightly tighten the speed nuts and then use a big round toothpick or dental type tool to get the lip of the gasket over the edge of the crest. Then tighten the nuts. It's still hard and took me a solid hour.

993polarsilver

Has anyone just filled in the holes and gone crest-less? I think it would be a great look, especially as our cars are so unique. Who needs a logo when the design is so complete? Low key rocks. Just a thought...

Arena993

If it is that hard. Clean and reuse the old one if it is in good enough shape.

Mike

Rick Lee

Put a thin rag between the crest and seal. When you have it mounted, pull the rag out and it will stretch the seal just enough.

TRINITONY

crest less pics...

http://mashaw.net/GalleryPages/Gallery993.html

Of course it looks best on white..

grungyspeed

I know how you feel. THis was a real PITA but eventually I got it to work....
Keep trying, it took me 2+ hours

Bradford

I got so frustrated trying to mount mine that I gave up on the factory gasket and just used a flat 1/16" rubber for the gasket. There has to be a better/easier way to do this.

vuugti

Yea, REAL PIA. Frankly, removing the engine was easier. No tips that haven't been mentioned.

Andy

Ron Adair

I got it to work just when I was about to give up... after 2 + hours.

troppo

I think this may qualify as the most difficult DIY project!

Scott 1996 993c2

PIA . . . sucks major . . . well . . . you know what.

Scott

shafo

I'm about to do this. Didn't know it was such a pita. Cant wait...

Greg H.

I like the crestless look. I'm just using a piece of white electrical tape. Looks good from 10 feet away.

Greg H.