Missing item in tool kit

[Michel D]

Hi folks - I have an '88 911 and my tool kit seems to be missing one item (the one pointed by the red arrow) ... I cant find what it is because that items does not have a part number in the Porsche Catalog.

Any idea what it is ?

Thx !

[a&j]

Michel, I think it is called the towing eye.

[a&j]

Hope this helps...

[al lkosmal]

Michel,
I just happen to have one of those, if you need it. From a 87, I believe.
$40 + shipping. Contact me if interested.
regards,
al

[wildcat077]

Somehow i think those tow hooks are for 964 's ... i don't have one either in my 89 tool kit !

Cheers !
Phil

[schumicat]

it is the rear tow hook that fits into the plugged hole on the driver side rear bumper on US 911s. non-US cars use a screw-in hook. someone is usually selling them in the FS section.

Originally Posted by wildcat077

Somehow i think those tow hooks are for 964 's ... i don't have one either in my 89 tool kit !

Cheers !
Phil

[Michel D]

Al, I will inspect the hole under the bumper and see if I need it (or if it is only for 964's) and will recontact you if needed (I am away from home and will return in one week).

Cheers & thanks everybody for the overwhelming response !

[wildcat077]

Michel,

I just went and looked at my rear bumper on my 89 (non US) 911 and there is no provision for a tow hook on my bumper and that is most likely why i don't have one in my tool kit.

Don't think you need one for your car ... I installed a Rennline tow hook on the front bumper and will probably do the same for the rear eventually ...

Cheers !
Phil

[Michel D]

Hi Phil,

Since that tow eye was illustrated but not numbered in 87-89 911 parts list, it probably is a generic image also used for other years parts list. Brief search on the net also shows 1988 tool kit without it.

I am quite happy to read that you do not have it either (nor any place to hook it) because I had some concern that if that item was missing, it could be because it has been used at some time in a previous life ...

Thx for your help ! Cant wait the spring to drive my new toy in the Laurentides !

Michel

[aj88cab]

Michel,

I beilieve your '88 has a built in tow hook up under the right side of the rear bumper (at least my '88 does so I assume yours would too). So...no tow hook in the tool kit.

[86 911 Targa]

Our '86 has the tow hook in the tool kit.

Also, the owner's manual towing instructions indicates the use of the tow hook.

[wildcat077]

Hey Michel,

Welcome to Pelican !

You have to come play in the Laurentides with us this Summer ... more precisely at
Le Circuit Mont Tremblant,our first weekend is May 21-22 !
Keep in touch,i'll PM you and fill you in on the details,as there are now a bunch of new Pelican members from our area with 80's 911's
The more the merrier

Salut !
Phil

[Michel D]

Thanks guys, I will have a look at the rear bumper and owners manual when I go back home
: )

Salut Phil, thank you for the invitation to Mont Tremblant !

This new baby is a Christmas gift to myself from myself (purchased in Atlanta) and I wanna take the time to learn driving it so I do not really have racing plans for the moment (plus I would probably die if there was even a scratch on it !), but I sure would like to be present at the event ! Let's keep in touch !

A plus !