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markmalin 10-01-2020 12:26 PM

How do I remove the rear lower fender support?
 
I want to remove these so I can clean the surface rust off of them - long story.
How do these things come out, do they unscrew? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Markhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1601583907.jpg

jpnovak 10-01-2020 12:29 PM

Unscrew bolt in bottom. Then look in engine bay. Will be nut holding on the top. Have to flatten safety washer to get a wrench/socket on it. Not much access if you still have engine bay assembled.

jaycee1977 10-01-2020 12:37 PM

Unscrew bottom to release from the fender and then loosen the nut (mine had a folded washer on the support rail in the engine bay). I then unscrewed the bracket whilst holding the nut/washer. Rubber grommets were perished on mine so check and replace. Cleaned up nicely with a quick blast.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d3125bd98f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1134a8201f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...fd986bfc56.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...641c16fb95.jpg

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markmalin 10-01-2020 12:46 PM

Thanks guys. Looks like it may not be that easy with the engine in place, but I'll see if I can get at it.

Mark

jaycee1977 10-01-2020 12:51 PM

You're welcome. This was my first ever "help someone else" post. I've been very lucky to be able to read and learn how to do so so much on my first ever Porsche project from a huge range of people here. It feels great to be able to give (even something small like this) back. This forum is amazing and has reduced my blood pressure to safe levels on countless occasions!

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markmalin 10-01-2020 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jaycee1977 (Post 11047825)
You're welcome. This was my first ever "help someone else" post. I've been very lucky to be able to read and learn how to do so so much on my first ever Porsche project from a huge range of people here. It feels great to be able to give (even something small like this) back. This forum is amazing and has reduced my blood pressure to safe levels on countless occasions!

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Seriously, the pictures and all were SUPER helpful. Thanks.
You must have had the engine out, right? Just curious.

Mark

jaycee1977 10-01-2020 01:32 PM

Yes, engine was out. Definitely makes access easier!

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eastbay 10-02-2020 05:49 AM

I pulled mine with engine in, no sweat.

markmalin 10-02-2020 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastbay (Post 11048664)
I pulled mine with engine in, no sweat.

Thanks! Any tips or tricks on how you reached the nut/washer?

Mark

eastbay 10-05-2020 03:44 PM

Once you remove the bottom bolt to the fender extension you can spin the rod to loosen the top nut and mine then unscrewed with finger pressure. Never messed with the bent washer, leave it alone. Tightened the same way.

markmalin 10-05-2020 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastbay (Post 11053475)
Once you remove the bottom bolt to the fender extension you can spin the rod to loosen the top nut and mine then unscrewed with finger pressure. Never messed with the bent washer, leave it alone. Tightened the same way.

Thanks!!
Mark

porsche930dude 10-05-2020 04:56 PM

How much do these weigh? I was thinking making them in aluminum might be beneficial since they seem like way overkill for what they do

AG81 10-06-2020 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastbay (Post 11048664)
I pulled mine with engine in, no sweat.

^
Me too !!!

jaycee1977 10-07-2020 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche930dude (Post 11053638)
How much do these weigh? I was thinking making them in aluminum might be beneficial since they seem like way overkill for what they do

500g for the pair, I just weighed mine for you

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porsche930dude 10-07-2020 06:36 AM

Thanks thats not too bad . I dont know if its worth the trouble for me but perhaps someone else with better aluminum skills

markmalin 10-07-2020 07:10 AM

Can you buy the rubber grommet on those as a separate piece?

AG81 10-07-2020 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by markmalin (Post 11055735)
Can you buy the rubber grommet on those as a separate piece?

I did not look into that.....I made my own from some large rubber washers I had laying around.


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