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Posted by: 914werke Nov 10 2022, 02:19 AM

Working with a set of 88 Carrera Strut housing that have the somewhat odd
exterior threading for the cap.
Who thought this setup was a good idea?
Is there a replacement cap that will allow the use of the thicker shaft Bilstein inserts?

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Posted by: arbitrary Nov 10 2022, 05:08 AM

It’s possible that new Bilstein inserts will come with suitable caps?

Posted by: mb911 Nov 10 2022, 06:52 AM

QUOTE(arbitrary @ Nov 10 2022, 03:08 AM)

It’s possible that new Bilstein inserts will come with suitable caps?

Yes you have to order them for the specific housing(strut inserts and nut).

That’s what I have in my car

Posted by: mepstein Nov 10 2022, 08:11 AM

QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 10 2022, 07:52 AM)

QUOTE(arbitrary @ Nov 10 2022, 03:08 AM)

It’s possible that new Bilstein inserts will come with suitable caps?

Yes you have to order them for the specific housing(strut inserts and nut).

That’s what I have in my car

Depending on where you order them, the new caps will come with the inserts. They will have a 2mm gap when screwed down. That's normal and designed into the cap.

Posted by: 914werke Nov 10 2022, 10:55 AM

Already have the inserts, was looking to find if the specific caps could be had w/o the inserts ...not so far.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Nov 10 2022, 12:44 PM

there are a bunch of different caps unfortunately

Posted by: mepstein Nov 10 2022, 01:04 PM

QUOTE(914werke @ Nov 10 2022, 11:55 AM)

Already have the inserts, was looking to find if the specific caps could be had w/o the inserts ...not so far.

I remove them with a pipe wrench and throw them away. I think they are oem only and probably installed with a machine.

Posted by: cgnj Nov 10 2022, 07:14 PM

Just played this game. Ended up finding a set on the bird board. I believe I was able to locate the part number. FCP Euro wasn't interested in helping me.

I think the answer is to order 911 inserts.
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Posted by: 914werke Nov 10 2022, 07:40 PM

QUOTE(cgnj @ Nov 10 2022, 05:14 PM)

Just played this game. Ended up finding a set on the bird board. I believe I was able to locate the part number. FCP Euro wasn't interested in helping me. I think the answer is to order 911 inserts.

Would you mind sharing the part # ?
Ill post up an ad on the bird.

Posted by: cgnj Nov 10 2022, 09:16 PM

Here it is. I may have searched for the listing. I paid $55.00 total
I just found the what may be the the bilstein part number. B4-B36-U252B. I don't recall seeing a part number on the gland nuts that I received.

Bilstein contact info:858-386-5900. Gland nut B4-B36-U252A for Boge strut with outside thread.

Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 11 2022, 10:17 AM

order the spanner to tighten also....
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