911 engine mounting hardware

[bcheney]

My 89 3.2 is being rebuilt and I want to freshen the look of this hardware. I don't see where Porsche still sells this stuff....not sure replanting such a small amount will be cost effective. What would I expect to pay for replating? Any ideas on options?

[Jrboulder]

big bolts x2 90008214201
medium washer x2 803199347
big washer x4 90130531100
little bolts x4 90007503203
small lock washer x4 90002701503
hex nuts x4 90007606402

Adds up to $35.76 through my dealer. Pelican or your local dealer will be more or less.

[bcheney]

WOW I looked at the PET and the part numbers were a little different. Let me checking using your info! Thanks so much.

[wachuko]

Most plating places have a minimal charge... local place that I take stuff to, that minimal charge is 75.00

Not an issue in my case since I took a lot of stuff to get done... I have to warn you, this is a slippery slope....

But then you can brag that all the hardware in your car is original...lol

[bcheney]

Jrboulder can you PM me your dealer contact info. That pricing sounds great.

Wachuko can you PM me your cell so I can give you a call to talk about the local plating place here in Orlando?

Thanks guys!

[Jrboulder]

It's worthwhile to note that the factory never went too crazy with yellow zinc or yellow cad plating. A lot of the hardware was originally paineted, raw steel, raw zinc, clear zinc or clear cad. If you were to buy new, several pieces may not be that nice yellow zinc you'd get by getting it plated.

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by bcheney

Jrboulder can you PM me your dealer contact info. That pricing sounds great.

Wachuko can you PM me your cell so I can give you a call to talk about the local plating place here in Orlando?

Thanks guys!

This is the place I used:

Seminole Metal Finishing, Inc.
967 Explorer Cove
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 7516

Phone: (407) 332-8949
Fax: (407) 331-0928
Hours: Monday- Thursday
6am - 5pm

Their main business is for bulk stuff for companies, but they do stuff for folks like us. Since they give priority to the company orders, expect a few weeks for getting your stuff done. Also, depending on how much cleaning they have to do (my parts were nasty) there is an additional charge for extra cleaning...

[wachuko]

Also, local ACE hardware has a lot of these bolts in stock... no need to pay crazy prices for those from a dealer... for example... M6 Castle nut... 10.00!!! Got it from ACE for 1.89... just keep that in mind.

[bcheney]

It's worthwhile to note that the factory never went too crazy with yellow zinc or yellow cad plating. A lot of the hardware was originally paineted, raw steel, raw zinc, clear zinc or clear cad. If you were to buy new, several pieces may not be that nice yellow zinc you'd get by getting it plated.

Do you know which pieces would not be yellow zinc if purchased new or is it just the luck of the draw?

[Dave Colangelo]

Originally Posted by wachuko

Also, local ACE hardware has a lot of these bolts in stock... no need to pay crazy prices for those from a dealer... for example... M6 Castle nut... 10.00!!! Got it from ACE for 1.89... just keep that in mind.

A small note to add to this. Although many hardware stores have the correct size bolts for our cars they do not always have the correct grade. This is usually not an issue for the small stuff like all those 10mm bolts that hold on little things but when it comes to the big stuff this does matter. The grade is usually stamped on the head of the bolt or can be found in the parts diagram I believe. It's generally safe to assume that any bolt that caries a serious load, the grade will matter. That being said, if you really cant find it anywhere,

mcmaster.com


Regards
Dave

[Jrboulder]

Originally Posted by bcheney

Do you know which pieces would not be yellow zinc if purchased new or is it just the luck of the draw?

Looks like the nuts and lock washers

[bcheney]

Well that's good as those pieces are pretty concealed. How did you find that out?

[Lapkritis]

Bought all those from pelican including turbo engine mounts when I did my top end rebuild