2001 996 C2 CSR
Discussion
ATM said:
So my wheel guy was not willing to attempt the bolts from the split rims. He told me if I can do this part he is happy to do the rest. In the past he has had problems with bolts snapping and threads getting chewed up. So he would rather not take the risk. Ok that's fine - I will do it.
I started on the first wheel and I managed to get all the bolts out without too much bother. Just simple hand tools and a tiny bit of elbow grease.
I didn't quite realise how complicated 3 piece wheels are. I've not separated the wheel yet but obviously there are 3 parts and they are sealed together - probably to prevent air leaking from the tyre. I'm not sure if my wheel guy can split them now that I have the bolts out or he needs me to do that also.
I'm hoping he can do the re-sealing at the end even if he does need me to do that bolts. I hate topping up wheels with air that always lose some. It gets boring quickly.
Splitting them normally requires a rubber mallet, if he's not got the appropriate sealant he's not much of a wheel guy!I started on the first wheel and I managed to get all the bolts out without too much bother. Just simple hand tools and a tiny bit of elbow grease.
I didn't quite realise how complicated 3 piece wheels are. I've not separated the wheel yet but obviously there are 3 parts and they are sealed together - probably to prevent air leaking from the tyre. I'm not sure if my wheel guy can split them now that I have the bolts out or he needs me to do that also.
I'm hoping he can do the re-sealing at the end even if he does need me to do that bolts. I hate topping up wheels with air that always lose some. It gets boring quickly.
Edited by ATM on Wednesday 5th October 14:06
I think the advice is not to reuse the bolts most of the time, might be worth looking in to. What rims are they?
shalmaneser said:
Splitting them normally requires a rubber mallet, if he's not got the appropriate sealant he's not much of a wheel guy!
I think the advice is not to reuse the bolts most of the time, might be worth looking in to. What rims are they?
My wheel man has accepted defeat. Overnight in the chemical bath with one wheel didn't work. Then 4 hours in the oven today with the same wheel and it is still stuck solid. So he has said he can't do the job. I guess I'll go and collect them now but not sure where to try next.I think the advice is not to reuse the bolts most of the time, might be worth looking in to. What rims are they?
Give these guys a call and tell them what you’re trying to do :
https://instagram.com/diamond_cut_awc?igshid=YmMyM...
I’ve been following them on Insta for the last couple of years and they seem to know their stuff (there’s not much content on there because their Insta account was hacked recently, but there’s a link to their original hacked account too)
https://instagram.com/diamond_cut_awc?igshid=YmMyM...
I’ve been following them on Insta for the last couple of years and they seem to know their stuff (there’s not much content on there because their Insta account was hacked recently, but there’s a link to their original hacked account too)
For now my wheel man has grown a pair and is willing to have a go. He seemed to become inspired when I arrived to take them away as is. He now says that seeing as the one test rim didn't disintegrate he is going to process them all just like standard one piece wheels and then see how we end up. So that's what's happening right now.
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Edited by ATM on Saturday 26th November 11:31
My wheel man had problems with the refinished wheels not holding air. So he had to remove the tyres a couple of times and reseal them. Let's just say that he was glad to see the back of them and yes I now have them back in my possession. Original tyres back on for now while I decide if they're staying. The rears look very different to the fronts. The fatter rim is definitely noticeable. Once I have them back on the car I'll post some pics.
ATM said:
Seat out
Found one of the bolt heads pretty chewed up and the standard bit didn't fit. I tried an assortment of different bits and I felt lucky to get it out. New bolts will be ordered.
Yup, the 9*6 and 9*7 series of cars used that sort of bolt extensively (and probably later ones did too) and they suck. An 8mm six-sided spanner fits them OK but nothing more than OK, and when they get slightly chewed they are a bugger to shift. Found one of the bolt heads pretty chewed up and the standard bit didn't fit. I tried an assortment of different bits and I felt lucky to get it out. New bolts will be ordered.
I can only imagine that Porsche (or Valmet) saved a fraction of a penny buying each one which helped their profit margins, and as long as they worked when they are initially inserted in the factory then they were good enough for the job.
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