Centre Lock Update - anyone have a copy?
Centre Lock Update - anyone have a copy?
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m33ufo

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4,959 posts

260 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Gents,

Just wondering if anyone has a copy or can direct me to a pdf of the technical update for centre lock wheels? Ideally a Porsche document that shows the application points for the Optimol TA paste?

The reason I'm asking that I believe the advice given by my OPC was incorrect and I'd prefer to have the facts before going back to them. They stated that there was no paste between the point that the nut touches the wheel centre - it's only applied to the threads. I'm 99.99999% certain this is incorrect. I thought the procedure was changed because on some cars during extreme use the two surfaces had mated due to heat?

Anyway, a copy of the fitting update would be helpful - I'm talking about the Porsche technical update, not the extra insert that comes with the manual (which I have).

Cheers.

arcamalpha

1,113 posts

193 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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I don't have the manual, but there is definitely paste on the conical washer/pressure plate that touches the wheel centre.

m33ufo

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Saturday 4th April 2015
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Yes, exactly what I'd always assumed.

There is a technical bulletin which covers it. Doesn't really give detail in the revision to the owners manual.

Magic919

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230 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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m33ufo

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Saturday 4th April 2015
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Thanks. I'll take a gander.

m33ufo

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Saturday 4th April 2015
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Magic, that's absolutely perfect.

Magic919

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230 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Great. You'd think there would be a PDF somewhere, but I couldn't find one.

m33ufo

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Saturday 4th April 2015
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The workshop manual states that this procedure is for driving on track but I'm sure it later became the standard for road cars too. Certainly the torque settings.

Magic919

14,464 posts

230 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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I'm sure Pope on here could give you the definitive answer. I only really paid attention to the inspection and replacement based on track miles, rather than the lube routine.

Pope

2,653 posts

276 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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The bulletin is a translation which unless you read and reread can catch you out essentially it says:

All contact surfaces of the wheel, wheel hub and brake disc as well as the trapezoidal thread in the wheel hub must be free of abrasion, sand, dust or chips.

Apply some aluminium paste on the trapezoidal thread of the wheel hub.

Apply a thin coating of aluminium paste on the cylindrical part of the wheel hub.

The diagram and key in the document makes it clearer; I cannot attach a .pdf (grrrr Android)

There is particular procedure as you say. PM your email

m33ufo

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Saturday 4th April 2015
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I think that's pretty much what it says in my update to the user manual. I'll pm you.


arcamalpha

1,113 posts

193 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Nice detailed video which I believe is the correct procedure:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Occky5wSB4


m33ufo

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Saturday 4th April 2015
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Cheers.

I've watched that video a few times. It's the document he refers to within the video that I'd like a copy of.

Richard Hamilton

525 posts

290 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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Mark - I've got TSB 73/10 and the section from the workshop manual for centre locks. Drop me an email and I'll send them.

m33ufo

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Sunday 5th April 2015
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Thanks Tichard. PM on its way.

beer

Richard Hamilton

525 posts

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Sunday 5th April 2015
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m33ufo said:
Thanks Tichard. PM on its way.

beer
No problem Tark....

m33ufo

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Sunday 5th April 2015
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Richard Hamilton said:
m33ufo said:
Thanks Tichard. PM on its way.

beer
No problem Tark....
Oops! That wasn't intentional! The result of trying to respond via mobile smile


m33ufo

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Tuesday 7th April 2015
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Richard,

Just to say, thanks again, you're always 100% helpful.