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YOUR RESEARCHDIY 996 broken console hinge repair
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This will work well (I've tested opening & closing it for 100+ times without issues & it is holding up really good).
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(2) I saw off the middle loop, and then used a nail to open up the remaining 2 hinge holes slightly (to allow the 996 pin to go through smoothly).
Use leftover 2.5" cabinet hinge, and took some pictures so
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So I spent total 1.5hrs (but did let the epoxy cure overnight) on a DIY using a leftover 2.5" cabinet hinge, and took some pictures so that someone might benefit.
Use leftover 2.5" cabinet hinge, and took some pictures so
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So I spent total 1.5hrs (but did let the epoxy cure overnight) on a DIY using a leftover 2.5" cabinet hinge, and took some pictures so that someone might benefit.
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First, thanks to all of you who posted useful tips on the care and feeding of the 996. I'm grateful and saved a lot of money in the upkeep of my '99 coupe. I am one of those who try to sort out issues on a budget so I can continue to keep my 996 healthy without breaking the bank.
I recently had the well-known broken console hinge issue. There is a quick $40-50 fix out there on ebay etc. but I decided that money is better spent on oil change. So I spent total 1.5hrs (but did let the epoxy cure overnight) on a DIY using a leftover 2.5" cabinet hinge, and took some pictures so that someone might benefit. This will work well (I've tested opening & closing it for 100+ times without issues & it is holding up really good).
The pictures are pretty self-explanatory but I'll just mention the specific step I did :
(1) Disassemble cabinet hinge and check to see it fits the 996 hinge (mine was providentially almost an exact fit ... I just filed off 1mm to get it snug).
(2) I saw off the middle loop, and then used a nail to open up the remaining 2 hinge holes slightly (to allow the 996 pin to go through smoothly).
(3) I saw a line slot on the DIY hinge to fit the spring (just match up to the hole by lining up the hinge on the console).
(4) I then push the console pin into the DIY hinge *without* the spring, and proceeded to epoxy the hinge to the console with the lock ENGAGED (this will ensure the hinge is placed at the right spot). I placed a weight on the closed console cover to let the epoxy set.
(5) I pushed console button and opened the cover next day. Then I took out the 996 hinge pin, and proceeded to drill a small hole inside the existing DIY hinge hole right next to the spring slot. I countersunk the DIY hinge hole slightly to let my screw sit in close to flushed.
(6) Now I re-assemble the cover with the spring installed and pin pushed in. Gave it a quick spray of black paint. Done!
Hope it'll help someone out. Have a great weekend to all!
ps. I actually created the 2 U-bars as per Porsche update kit (by looking at ebay pics) but decided I did not need them. That single screw is sitting right where the greatest spring load is happening and I have tested it repeatedly with survival.
