Porsche Centre Locks - Sealey Torque Multiplier any good?

[London GT3]

I have searched high and low for good advice on the right tool to buy but I have not found the definitive answer. I have worked myself up into a worry about the removal and replacement of the centre locks on my Gen 2 997 Turbo S. A nail in the front left means I now have to address the issue.

Does anyone have specific experience of using the Sealey Torque Multiplier AK629. Are there any better suggestions for the tool to use. The Sealey has a multiplication of 3.3 so my normal 1/2 inch drive torque wrench will be sufficient to use on the 3/4 output drive of the Sealey.

Any help appreciated.

Thank you.

[Fl0pp3r]

Hi,

This thread was quite useful when I was looking for an answer to the centre lock challenge:
http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I've been tempted to buy my own full-on wrench rather than a multiplier, this one is quite popular stateside:
http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/item.php?StockCode...

You need to be 100% gemmed up on the procedure for changing centre locks as it's quite specific and different from a normal wheel change in some respects.

Personally I plan to make do by getting my local Indy to remove/refit the wheels and getting a good tyre fitter to change the rubber.

Hope this helps mate!

[London GT3]

Thank you very much. Both links are very helpful.

I would like to be able to do my own wheel changes because I like to clean the wheels and arches thoroughly and be self sufficient for minor jobs.

[jackwood]

If you are doing it yourself make sure you follow the fitting guidelines TO THE LETTER!

As someone who has had a centre lock wheel come loose on the road, and seeing the resultant bill for parts that then had to be replaced by the OPC that didn't tighten them correctly, you don't want to be getting it wrong!!!!

Jack

[Kananga]

jackwood said:

If you are doing it yourself make sure you follow the fitting guidelines TO THE LETTER!

As someone who has had a centre lock wheel come loose on the road, and seeing the resultant bill for parts that then had to be replaced by the OPC that didn't tighten them correctly, you don't want to be getting it wrong!!!!

Jack

Wow... So even OPC's cannot be trusted?!

[Glenn McMenamin]

Although the procedure to tighten them is obviously important, the MOST important thing is to make sure the centre lock spline is engaged when you're done. The wheel should never be able to fall off if so. No matter how loose the torque.

[jackwood]

Glenn is correct. That is obviously the most important thing.

However, there is a very comprehensive document that covers the centre locks.

The main issue is that if the car has been driven, at all, in a state where less than 400nm is required to undo the wheel retaining bolt, then a vast array of parts MUST be replaced. These parts tallied up to well over £1000 on my car.

Jack