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| FlacaProductions |
 Jun 7 2025, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California 
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I guess file this under general garage skill but Porsche-related.
67 911 and I canNOT get this split nut off to remove/rekey the glovebox lock. Pic stolen from the internet as it best shows the nut in question. I just can't find anything that will get enough "bite" Asking here rather than other 911-centric boards since we're a bit more "hands-on"... Thanks! Brian  |
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| Superhawk996 |
Jun 7 2025, 09:48 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,155 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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The first tool I would grab is an adjustable pin spanner
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| 914Sixer |
Jun 7 2025, 10:40 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,155 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Did you take the snap ring off?
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| DennisV |
Jun 7 2025, 11:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 627 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Jun 7 2025, 08:38 AM)  I guess file this under general garage skill but Porsche-related. 67 911 and I canNOT get this split nut off to remove/rekey the glovebox lock. They make what is called a locknut socket. There are many different sizes and depths. The linked one is probably not the right one for your application, just an example. I did a basic 3D design and printed it to get the one off our 914-6 glove box. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| barefoot |
Jun 7 2025, 11:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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I took a nickel & notched it out to the desired shape, this just grabs 2 not 4 lugs however.
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| FlacaProductions |
Jun 7 2025, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jun 7 2025, 09:40 AM) Did you take the snap ring off? Ooooh. This may be the key. I now see what you see in that pic - but I'll have to see if that's reality for my particular situation. Haven't noticed a snap ring but I'll check. Good one. Otherwise - great suggestions on new tools to buy!! (love this board) |
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| L-Jet914 |
Jun 7 2025, 11:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 356 Joined: 24-October 12 From: Davis, CA Member No.: 15,080 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Jun 7 2025, 08:38 AM) I guess file this under general garage skill but Porsche-related. 67 911 and I canNOT get this split nut off to remove/rekey the glovebox lock. Pic stolen from the internet as it best shows the nut in question. I just can't find anything that will get enough "bite" Asking here rather than other 911-centric boards since we're a bit more "hands-on"... Thanks! Brian That looks like an antenna nut (the 4 slotted nut yes?). Try purchased an antenna nut removal socket or wrench. |
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| FlacaProductions |
Jun 8 2025, 08:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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ooh. never heard of an antenna nut tool - but I see them now. thank you!
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| L-Jet914 |
Jun 9 2025, 09:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 356 Joined: 24-October 12 From: Davis, CA Member No.: 15,080 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Jun 8 2025, 07:07 AM) ooh. never heard of an antenna nut tool - but I see them now. thank you! You're welcome. Glad to be of help. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 10 2025, 07:08 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,338 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
The snap ring does not facilitate removing the nut and lock tab. It just holds the lock cylinder in place. I've removed literally hundreds of them with just a straight screwdriver.
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| Jamie |
Jun 10 2025, 07:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(TheCabinetmaker @ Jun 10 2025, 05:08 AM) The snap ring does not facilitate removing the nut and lock tab. It just holds the lock cylinder in place. I've removed literally hundreds of them with just a straight screwdriver. Long nosed pliers usual will fit into the opposite slots to remove or install. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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