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YOUR RESEARCHEasiest DIY job ever.
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The engine lid was not staying open so I changed the single strut on the right side of my 99 996 C2 Cab.
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The reason I ask is because on my Infiniti the dealer wanted $600 to replace the 2 hood struts.
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I found the struts for a Nissan Titan that fit my car perfectly for $40 total, and it took me maybe 10 minutes to replace both of them.
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Slightly more on topic, I replace the shocks in the "frunk" this weekend.
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It entailed supporting the lid with a 3x 2inch block of wood, removing two small bolts on the side of the lid, Nothing else, snapping away the arm top and bottom and re-snapping the new one into place and replacing the two bolts.
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It entailed supporting the lid with a 3x 2inch block of wood, removing two small bolts on the side of the lid, Nothing else, snapping away the arm top and bottom and re-snapping the new one into place and replacing the two bolts.
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The engine lid was not staying open so I changed the single strut on the right side of my 99 996 C2 Cab. It entailed supporting the lid with a 3x 2inch block of wood, removing two small bolts on the side of the lid, Nothing else, snapping away the arm top and bottom and re-snapping the new one into place and replacing the two bolts. That's it in less than 5 minutes. The easiest DIY job I ever had to do so far on the car.
Why no 3.6l variocam sticker? ;-) I think you could actually be onto something if you add (modify) the c4s reflector or get a sticker/reflector made and emboss porsche onto it! Bet you could sell them! Pretty sure a vinyl sign maker could knock them up!
oh no that's going over the top I think lol. The rear Porsche and 911 lettering which I added is all raised black lettering matching up with the original Carrera letters.. I added the aluminum pedal covers and brighter bulbs for the head lights. I bought it with the 18inch wheels, 3 spoke steering wheel and aluminum gear stick. Other than that, the car is "all original'. It still has the pumpkins which I think look great. I love the appearance of the car and that's what really matters.
Slightly more on topic, I replace the shocks in the "frunk" this weekend. I knew mine were weak, but I was really surprised at how firm the new ones were! It takes a decent pull to get the hood to start downwards and then gets easier...Nice way to bring things back to "like new".
Hey Dallison you are in Harrisburg.. I am in Ephrata and visit Enola (across the river) occasionally when we visit my mother in law. Actually I am flying out of Harrisburg to the UK this coming Tuesday for a couple of weeks. I am a Brit living here and going to visit family over there.
Can you post the part number and what you paid? The reason I ask is because on my Infiniti the dealer wanted $600 to replace the 2 hood struts. I found the struts for a Nissan Titan that fit my car perfectly for $40 total, and it took me maybe 10 minutes to replace both of them.
Looks like the dealer must have had a tuition bill he had to pay and thought I should help out.
the trash man has been and info lost. What I do remember it was a Stabilus Lift-o-mat less than $30 ..I saw one cheaper than that at about $14 but the right up on that one was a bad write up. The one I got was top rated and most expensive. My 99 996 has only one strut on the right side. It simply clicked right into place.
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