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Old 10-26-2023, 03:24 PM
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Default Winter Storage Prep - couple of items

Hi all, I recently did my winter storage prep - oil change, etc, but also wanted to clean out the fender liners and radiators so I went ahead and did that. A few things popped up for me:

1. I broke the tabs on the front fender liners (both sides!) - those are so hard to get in / out
2. Radiator housing on passenger side was broken
3. Clip holding bumper on, passenger side, was broken. I was able to remove it to get the front bumper off but did not re-install since that seemed like a bad idea

How important are these items? Pics below:




Old 10-27-2023, 10:44 AM
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I believe the part in the third picture is this - anyone know how critical this is to replace?

https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/...BoCmi4QAvD_BwE
Old 10-27-2023, 11:39 AM
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You definitely need to install the bumper clip.
Old 10-27-2023, 12:24 PM
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If you can put a Porsche away for the winter I think
you need to come up with of a new handle LOL!
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If I was in your shoes, my OCD would kick in and I would replace all since it'll being sitting. Nothing worries me more then missing bolts, extra bolts after everything is installed and broken tabs.

1)The front fender liners are not necessary and easy to replace. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/por...hoCbmgQAvD_BwE
2)Replace -> https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/o...et-99710615601
3)Remove headlight and re-install clip.
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Originally Posted by DesmoSD
If I was in your shoes, my OCD would kick in and I would replace all since it'll being sitting. Nothing worries me more then missing bolts, extra bolts after everything is installed and broken tabs.

1)The front fender liners are not necessary and easy to replace. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/por...hoCbmgQAvD_BwE
2)Replace -> https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/o...et-99710615601
3)Remove headlight and re-install clip.
I'm with you, I want to replace it all, it was just such a struggle to take that bumper off lol.

For 2 - that's not the part that is broke I don't think - https://redirect.viglink.com/?format...BoCmi4QAvD_BwE

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Old 10-30-2023, 05:52 PM
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Also, you don't need to remove headlight to install the clip I don't think. I got the other one in after putting the bumper back on pretty easily.
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Anyone have any idea how involved it is to replace that plastic bracket that sits between the AC condenser and the radiator (third pic above)? I think I found the part but need to decide if I want to try to DIY or just pay someone.
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I suggest you spend some time straightening your condenser fins - they seem pretty smushed.
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Originally Posted by jchapura
I suggest you spend some time straightening your condenser fins - they seem pretty smushed.
Any idea about the plastic bracket behind? Thanks for the tip.
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@carguy999
Could this be it?
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Originally Posted by jchapura
@carguy999
Could this be it?
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Yeah I think so! Thanks - looking for any insight on the install though. I want to see if it's better for me to pay my indy, or just do it myself. I like working on the car but as illustrated by this thread sometimes I create more work for myself
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@carguy999 Sorry, I can't help with the insight since I've never had that subassembly apart before. Here's an exploded diagram - it may help.


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