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rear air grill
I want to paint my 914, how do you get the rubber nuts off the rear air grill, Is there a good technique for that, What are the odds I can get the nuts off the PORSCHE letters without twisting half the studs off?
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12-21-2016, 07:32 PM
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The rubber push "retainer" that hold the grill down has a steel "one-way" ring embedded in it. You need to pinch the retainer at its base closest to the grill to break the steel ring - I use bent needlenose pliers. If you pinch it right, you can feel the steel ring break. Once it breaks, the retainer should come off fairly easily. In some cases, the steel is badly rusted and the rubber around it will break away. If this occurs, you'll be able see the steel ring that needs to be broken to remove the retainer.
PM me if you need further explanation. I also have a stock of metal retaining nut to replace the rubber ones that are "one use" only.
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12-21-2016, 08:00 PM
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thx for the tip
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12-22-2016, 07:00 AM
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