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Originally Posted by dannichols1474
I have learned a lot of valuable information from these forum pages - the most recent being that I can download Porsche parts catalogs (referred to as "PET" in forum threads) by model and year range (eg. 911 1974-77). I just went to Porsche.com, from Menu select Services, then select Classic Services & Parts. Scroll down the page to "-Genuine Parts" then select "Porsche Genuine Parts Catalogues". From Choose Catalogue select the model and year range, then press the "Display" button and boom your pdf format catalog opens. Thank you PP forum members!
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I did some part number searching in the Porsche part catalog that I had downloaded (see above quote) to get a better understanding of when Porsche used the -01 300N rear decklid strut versus the -02 600N rear decklid strut.
Since the 74-77 911 / 911S, 76 912E, and 74 Carrera have a lighter rear decklid, those models use a single 911-512-331-01 (300N) "gas pressure spring" (strut).
The 75-76 Carrera has the heavier (whale tail) rear decklid and uses a single 911-512-331-02 (600N) strut, while the Carrera with factory air conditioning installed (the A/C condenser is mounted to the underside of the decklid) uses two 911-512-331-02 (600N) struts to handle the extra weight.
So my frustration in ordering the wrong part number from Pelican Parts is self inflicted.
Always check the factory parts catalog for the relevant parts numbers!
