OEM Hood & Deck Lid Shocks

DCN 911 · 04-04-2004, 10:38 AM

Are there "HEAVY DUTY" OEM Hood and Deck Shocks? I know that there are after-market "HEAVY DUTY" Hood and Deck Shocks but I would like OEM. If yes, are the "Heavy Duty" OEM rear deck shocks a double shock or a single shock. I would prefer a single "HEAVY DUTY" rear deck shock but want OEM. Thanks in advance.

P.S. I took the car out of storage yesterday, it took about 25 tries at 5 seconds each to start - but it finally fired and then all was well. Any insight on why on earth it would take 25 tries?

DCN 911
1988 911 Coupe
Toronto, Canada

DCN 911 · 04-05-2004, 03:46 AM

Come on, someone must know the answer to this.

DCN 911

OSC911 · 04-05-2004, 04:29 AM

I can help you with your fist question about the engine hood shocks. I have recently replaced mine. I purchased mine from the Porsche dealer at a suprisingly realistic price. When I ordered them he asked if I had a rear spoiler which I do and I recieved a heavier duty part. They work fine with my tail and have quite a deal of resistance when closing the lid.
Hope this helps.

Todd

911SC.

RickM · RickM's Garage

How long in stragfe? Was the fuel treated?

Jadams1 · Jadams1's Garage

I installed the single heavy duty shock that our host provided and it holds up a 76 turbo whale tail no problem. The tail is slightly lighter than a carrera tail.

svandamme · svandamme's Garage

i've got the hood schocks from pelican, but they don't keep my hood up.. still require a golf club or similar to keep it open

C-511-331-01
Front Hood Shock, 911/912 (1965-89), each
$13.00 2 $26.00

These are useless

Chris Lovell · 04-05-2004, 05:43 AM

When she finally fired after 25 tries, did you have one or two cylinders firing, lots of smoke, etc? Or did it suddenly just start and run smoothly?

DCN 911 · 04-05-2004, 07:22 PM

I had a full tank of Sunoco 96 gas with STABIL in it and had all fluids changed immediatly prior to winter storage. I even had a new fuel filter put in for good measure.

The vehicle was in storage for 5 months.

When it finally started, I was just about to call it quits, it started really really really really slowly. It made me think of the story about the little engine that could. I have no idea how many cylinders were firing but there was a lot of thick white smoke for about 20 seconds - then, the clouds parted, the sky opened, angels started singing and everything was fine. Now she starts perfect first try, no smoke and runs like a champ. 25 tries seems strange, I am really at a loss

Any thoughts?

DCN 911