Perfectionist

The other way to measure over torque is to know the specified overall length of the part and compare that to the length of the used part in question.

Protocav

Getting close to purchasing; gathering all of my data about possibly doing this conversion.

A quick question for all. Does the car come with the socket tool that is used to remove the centerlock nut? Obviously any breaker bars or torque wrenches are not, but I was hoping to save at least one expense.

Thanks

DJN

Yes, all 997.2 cars equipped with Centerlock wheels come with the CL socket only. You need to purchase a JUMBO breaker bar and torque wrench (3/4" drive) to deal with the CL's yourself. You will also need the owners manual suppliment for CL R&R as well some of the special Porsche CL Lube to give you half a chance of getting the job done correctly.

Cheers!
Doug N.

Protocav

Excellent, thank you Doug.

Gofishracing

OFFICIAL RECALL RELEASED Received yesterday by customers- official recall notice

deputydog95

If they are replacing hubs, see if you can finagle a 5 lug one instead. Can't hurt to ask..... Tell them you don't feel safe with their current setup

DJN

......nor does one want to be switching out hubs every ???? track miles when they time out..... again and again......

DLJ

Hmm... this would be an interesting scenario...

DC640

Dealer told me "NO"... Technically they will only replace the rears only and it will be unauthorized by PNA. I wanted to say" but it is my car! "

Serge944

Recall party at my dealer!

Serge944

And then there was 4....

4.0!

Gofishracing

Do they have enough loaners?

medpilot105

I felt left out when I went! Just me. I did see the black one the next day though. Niello did a good job on the work. Quite happy.

Not when I went! Haha! I had to hitch a ride. They offered to schedule me when they did have a loaner but I opted to just get this recall done and not wait.

FWIW, that orange 4.0l was just recently purchased from an RL'er, I believe. I know who owned it, and who owns it now, I know Serge's car, not sure the black and white. Didn't know we had so many 'round here!

Gofishracing

You are suppose to get a loaner for the duration of repair.

Serge944

I got the Panamera as a loaner... Really good sport sedan. Brakes and handles better than an E60 M5 (I drove it back to back for comparison), and surprisingly the V6 has just enough motivation. Rear seat sucks though. Not comfortable and cramped. Shame for such a huge car.