e9stibi

Mikrowave the gasket with some water. It will go a lot easier!

Cactus

I will be redoing mine because i am not happy with the results. The hot water trick did nothing but I think I will try the hot sun technique. Does it matter how many times the nuts are taken on and off? The reason I ask is because the posts are threaded as you put the new nut on.

gonzilla

Anyone tried a hair dryer or heatgun?

ironimages

Ok, guy's if you would back up a minute for me, My cood crest is in poor shape also and I would like to replace it soon. I have a few questions first:

1) where is the best place to buy the new crest and gasket I have seen some large price differences? Is is due to OEM vs Non-OEM?

2) How do those nuts come off anyway?

3) Is there any DIY procedure written on this?

Thanks,

bbs993tt

1. You can get them from many places - Performance Parts, Pelican Parts...I'm sure the price difference is one of those "you get what you paid for" things, although you can get them in other finishes than gold.

2. Deep socket wrench. Can't remember the size. Very easy with just two "bolts". I don't even think they're threaded.

3. Open hood, remove two existing bolts, replace with new badge and tighten new bolts. See previous posts for uncooperative gasket.

Coming from someone who got Ruf to install it, it's a real easy procedure. Good luck.

ironimages

Thanks, I will need some luck... or a new hood after I'm done!

So this hood crest from Pelican a good one to buy?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...%35%2Don%29%20

or is there another that is a better purchase?

NP993

Just run it under hot water for 10 seconds until it's pliable...this is a small piece of rubber, it doesn't have to be soaked for 45 minutes!