Cayman Boot lifters

[CrazyTurboBeast]

Think mine are a bit tired as they seem to struggle to lift the boot. In fact you kindof have to help them along.

Have asked OPC for a replacement set and intending on fitting myself (should be easy enough no?) but they never seem to have any.

Are there any other options out there?
OPC wanted £100 for set of two, thought a bit dear.

[nickfrog]

Mine were stiff so I actually apply oil on the shaft first and move them up and down a few times and a lot of shyte was dislodged from the inside. Wiped if off and oiled them again. It could do the trick, maybe.

[khushy]

CrazyTurboBeast said:

. . . OPC wanted £100 for set of two, thought a bit dear . . .

^OPC-Dick Turpin by any chance???

[NickUSA]

Assuming this is for the rear lid ....

Price should be 26.62 inc VAT each.

Part number for your car is 987 512 551 03.

[Durzel]

Could also possibly be 987.512.551.04 too?

I've got the Gen 1 Cayman S Aerokit manual in front of me, I received two "Pneumatic spring lifters" with it but the manual doesn't even mention using them so I'm guessing they're spare parts.

[NickUSA]

For the year of car 987.512.551.03 is correct and in any case 987.512.551.04 are also the same price.

987.512.551.04 aero-kit only and should replace those already fitted to the car.

Edited by NickUSA on Monday 10th October 16:46

[thegoose]

Sounds like the OPC was charging to fit them too (including time for the mechanic to have a brew and do the crossword ).

[CrazyTurboBeast]

Yeah its for the rear lid and its a 2007 Gen 1.

So not sure exactly which part number to go for, is there somewhere I can buy online to save getting ripped off and get them faster?

I tried oiling originally but it had no effect, suspect its the fluid inside has lost its dampening ability.

[Trev450]

I would imagine that they a a fairly generic size and fitment so would suggest measuring the length and trying a local factors of even Halfrauds. Alternatively, Euro parts are worth a call.

[CrazyTurboBeast]

Just had a look on type911 and porsche parts.
Bizarrly enough porsche parts have the front struts listed but not the rear!??

How do you guys know the part numbers and prices?

Yeah thinking back they had originally said to fit, so thats probably it...

Not too keen on doing a 'heath robinson', would rather just get ones that bolt straight on the car and not worry about internal lengths, weight capabilities and even bolt fitment!

[Durzel]

http://seekpart24.com/febi/gas-spring-boot-32984

(never used them before so caveat emptor)

They look like the easiest thing in the world to fit, looks like they just pop off/on to a ball joint.

[CrazyTurboBeast]

Nice one, I found some for Boxster looks like same part number but couls just be an internet 'oasis'...

That site is getting added to favourites and I'm buying two.

Thanks all for responses, lets hope it is easy to fit. Will report back soon.

[thegoose]

For the same price I'd get them from the local Porsche centre (you'll probably get 10% off by mentioning being a club member too).

[CrazyTurboBeast]

Yeah I held off buying until speaking to OPC again. They are saying "£60ish" so sounds like around the same as the website. Plus from Porsche at least you know they have the stops in and won't lift the boot up too far. (ie for engine removal, only found this out at weekend)

[CrazyTurboBeast]

Just got them from OPC, not bad at £22 each plus vat.

You were right about the part number they are 987.512.551.03

[Trev450]

CrazyTurboBeast said:

Just got them from OPC, not bad at £22 each plus vat.

You were right about the part number they are 987.512.551.03

I would say that's an absolute bargain in OPC terms.

[Pope]

And, being the genuine components, you've retained the 'service position' function too

happy days!!!

[CrazyTurboBeast]

fitted them on saturday.

Peice of the preverbial. You don't need two people, just do one side at a time and they clip on/off. Easyiest bit of work i have ever done on a car.