Rood rack cover
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From: SOcialist republic of CALifornia
Mine does not pop up, but neither is it spring-loaded - it doesn't appear to have anything other than gravity and whatever friction the hinge provides to keep it closed.
If you do not anticipate needing to add the roof transport system, a small dab of silicone adhesive on top of that slotted-head screw - just big enough to touch the bottom of the cover when you close it - would do the trick. I think I've seen maybe 1 or 2 total Porsches using the roof transport system; I don't think a future owner is likely to mind finding the cover secured with some RTV. If this happens on my car, I'll hit it with a dab of silicon and use a book or a bit of blue painter's tape to ensure it cures with the cover properly closed.
You could also try a very viscous lubricant - like white lithium grease - in the hinge, which might be sufficient to keep it closed.
I vote for "silicone it and forget about it."
If you do not anticipate needing to add the roof transport system, a small dab of silicone adhesive on top of that slotted-head screw - just big enough to touch the bottom of the cover when you close it - would do the trick. I think I've seen maybe 1 or 2 total Porsches using the roof transport system; I don't think a future owner is likely to mind finding the cover secured with some RTV. If this happens on my car, I'll hit it with a dab of silicon and use a book or a bit of blue painter's tape to ensure it cures with the cover properly closed.
You could also try a very viscous lubricant - like white lithium grease - in the hinge, which might be sufficient to keep it closed.
I vote for "silicone it and forget about it."
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Mine does not pop up, but neither is it spring-loaded - it doesn't appear to have anything other than gravity and whatever friction the hinge provides to keep it closed.
If you do not anticipate needing to add the roof transport system, a small dab of silicone adhesive on top of that slotted-head screw - just big enough to touch the bottom of the cover when you close it - would do the trick. I think I've seen maybe 1 or 2 total Porsches using the roof transport system; I don't think a future owner is likely to mind finding the cover secured with some RTV. If this happens on my car, I'll hit it with a dab of silicon and use a book or a bit of blue painter's tape to ensure it cures with the cover properly closed.
You could also try a very viscous lubricant - like white lithium grease - in the hinge, which might be sufficient to keep it closed.
I vote for "silicone it and forget about it."
If you do not anticipate needing to add the roof transport system, a small dab of silicone adhesive on top of that slotted-head screw - just big enough to touch the bottom of the cover when you close it - would do the trick. I think I've seen maybe 1 or 2 total Porsches using the roof transport system; I don't think a future owner is likely to mind finding the cover secured with some RTV. If this happens on my car, I'll hit it with a dab of silicon and use a book or a bit of blue painter's tape to ensure it cures with the cover properly closed.
You could also try a very viscous lubricant - like white lithium grease - in the hinge, which might be sufficient to keep it closed.
I vote for "silicone it and forget about it."
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From: SOcialist republic of CALifornia
Sweet. I never know if I'm proposing the blasphemy of RTV to a purist who is going to freak out about defiling the car with a sub-standard repair.
Note to self: add "Johns Pcar" to the list of RL members that appear to have common sense.
Note to self: add "Johns Pcar" to the list of RL members that appear to have common sense.
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LOL, I've held back the silicon because of that. I thought it might be blasphemy and there could be simple purist and proper fix. Silicon it is.
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Nein!! A spot of silicone is a desecration! I protest profusely! You must have your car shipped backed to Stuttgart for complete roof dis-assembly and replacement.
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From: SOcialist republic of CALifornia
Channeling your inner KK? Nice.
The fact that my Porsche has no bailing wire - AT ALL - is a testament to how I've managed to suppress several generations of redneck engineering when it comes to caring for the 996.
The fact that my Porsche has no bailing wire - AT ALL - is a testament to how I've managed to suppress several generations of redneck engineering when it comes to caring for the 996.
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There is a "proper fix" for this, as I did it to mine. There's a little off white plastic retainer that fits into the slot. I found it on Auto Atlanta and it cost about $12.00 (including shipping)... see here: http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...section=810-00 Or...you could just put a blob of Silly-Cone in there...
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There is a "proper fix" for this, as I did it to mine. There's a little off white plastic retainer that fits into the slot. I found it on Auto Atlanta and it cost about $12.00 (including shipping)... see here: http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...section=810-00 Or...you could just put a blob of Silly-Cone in there...
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From: SOcialist republic of CALifornia
Please remit $5 to me and I will provide you with a roof rack cover tab security retrofit adhesive system guaranteed to last longer than the part you're about to spend $12 on that's already broken once. 