Anyone replaced the sealing frame on the intercooler?

[steven c]

I have a 91 stock turbo and the frame that mates to the rubber seals on the hood is bent. I can either straighten this one and powder coat it or buy a new one but either way I have to drill out what Porsche calls a blind rivet on each end of the intercooler and then re-install it. Not sure where the end of the rivet will go in the intercooler once I drill it out. Will not go in it but will be lose in each end. Any experience on this one out there?

Thanks

[TurboKraft]

Yes.
On the ones we've done, that rivet head stays in the fins, doesn't rattle around.
Non-issue.

[steven c]

Hi Chris,

Is there room for another rivet to re-attach? BTW I'm still very happy with your head work on my car! Thanks