Porsche Hood Crest Installation
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The hood crest on my 996 lost a post and I ordered a new one from Pelican. However, the black, rubber seal that comes with the kit seems way too small to fit around the outside of the crest. Has anyone installed one of these on their cars? Maybe I was sent the wrong size seal...
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Originally Posted by axel6
The hood crest on my 996 lost a post and I ordered a new one from Pelican. However, the black, rubber seal that comes with the kit seems way too small to fit around the outside of the crest. Has anyone installed one of these on their cars? Maybe I was sent the wrong size seal... ![Confused](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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axel6,
I would immerse the new gasket in a bowl of very hot water for 5 minutes or so. That should give it the pliability you need.
Also, when securing the new crest, be careful to just snug the 8mm nuts down. My original hood crest was actually warped because the clear bra installer tightened the nuts too much. The new crest should sit snug, but evenly in the gasket.
Andreas
I would immerse the new gasket in a bowl of very hot water for 5 minutes or so. That should give it the pliability you need.
Also, when securing the new crest, be careful to just snug the 8mm nuts down. My original hood crest was actually warped because the clear bra installer tightened the nuts too much. The new crest should sit snug, but evenly in the gasket.
Andreas
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Originally Posted by AOW162435
axel6,
I would immerse the new gasket in a bowl of very hot water for 5 minutes or so. That should give it the pliability you need.
Also, when securing the new crest, be careful to just snug the 8mm nuts down. My original hood crest was actually warped because the clear bra installer tightened the nuts too much. The new crest should sit snug, but evenly in the gasket.
Andreas
I would immerse the new gasket in a bowl of very hot water for 5 minutes or so. That should give it the pliability you need.
Also, when securing the new crest, be careful to just snug the 8mm nuts down. My original hood crest was actually warped because the clear bra installer tightened the nuts too much. The new crest should sit snug, but evenly in the gasket.
Andreas
That is very true...be careful when placing the nuts back on....overtightening can warp and also snap the studs.
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