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> Porsche tool, What is it used for?
rjames
post Mar 14 2006, 09:38 PM
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Someone is selling this, and I'm hoping it's the tool required to install the rear trunk torsion bar/springs.

The serial # is: 356 A B C 911 912 914

Anyone know what it's used for?


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post Mar 14 2006, 09:39 PM
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lug nuts?
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post Mar 14 2006, 09:40 PM
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Looks like a spark plug socket.
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post Mar 14 2006, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE (dweymer @ Mar 14 2006, 10:39 PM)
lug nuts?

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The jack handle goes through the holes to give it leverage.
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post Mar 14 2006, 09:48 PM
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post Mar 14 2006, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE (rjames @ Mar 14 2006, 08:38 PM)
Someone is selling this, and I'm hoping it's the tool required to install the rear trunk torsion bar/springs.

The serial # is: 356 A B C 911 912 914

Anyone know what it's used for?

you have a pretty good imagination to figure out how that would work with the springs (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Mar 14 2006, 10:13 PM
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On a Bug it fits both the wheel bolts and the sparkplugs. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Mar 15 2006, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE (vertigo @ Mar 14 2006, 07:40 PM)
Looks like a spark plug socket.

Actually it looks exactly like a bathtub faucet wrench. I had to buy one for my last faucet rebuild project. Probably a lot cheaper to get one at the hardware store....
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post Mar 15 2006, 08:57 AM
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Sparkplug and wheel nuts, my 944 had one.

The part number really seems bogus: 356 a b c 911 912 914
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post Mar 15 2006, 09:01 AM
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QUOTE (URY914 @ Mar 15 2006, 12:13 AM)
On a Bug it fits both the wheel bolts and the sparkplugs. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

Yeppers
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post Mar 15 2006, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE (dweymer @ Mar 14 2006, 07:39 PM)
lug nuts?

THat is for lug nuts, there is a "tommy bar" that goes with it, from your tool kit, same setup as a bug, there is a trick to trunk springs, do a search on it and there is a thread that lays it out
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post Mar 15 2006, 02:21 PM
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Thanks guys- seems obvious now. I guess I'm just fixated on figuring an easy way to get the torsion bars/springs for the trunk installed without taking out an eye. Over on Pelican there's instructions for creating a tool do to this, but my eyes blurred over after I got halfway through 'em.
Time to consult the Haynes manual I guess.

Thanks!
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post Mar 15 2006, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE (rjames @ Mar 15 2006, 01:21 PM)
Thanks guys- seems obvious now. I guess I'm just fixated on figuring an easy way to get the torsion bars/springs for the trunk installed without taking out an eye. Over on Pelican there's instructions for creating a tool do to this, but my eyes blurred over after I got halfway through 'em.
Time to consult the Haynes manual I guess.

Thanks!

Robert.....do a search here...I know someone (Clay??) posted pictures on how to modify a large adjustable wrench to use....or just start a new thread on the subject...good luck
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post Mar 15 2006, 09:43 PM
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I actually have a factory stamped bar tool for doing the rear trunk springs. I will be happy to loan it to you for shipping. It is not light. Send me your shipping info if you want to use it.
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post Mar 15 2006, 10:44 PM
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Tobra, I own such a tool. Olav is currently using it but you could be next...you will have to come to breakfast though or get someone to get it from him to you.....Jim
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