14 captured repliesDiscussion pagination complete · Source accounts, not a confirmed diagnosis
THIS DISCUSSION / SOURCE-DERIVED OVERVIEW
Discussion summary
YOUR RESEARCHGot a donor 996? Can you spare a rear seat catch bolt?
Leading reported evidence
Run with suncoast a fair amount as well
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
Florida Citrus but I run with Suncoast a fair amount as well!
Got a donor 996? Can you spare a rear seat catch bolt?
Read full discussion summary
Leading evidence: 'Run with suncoast a fair amount as well' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check when i get home' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
Source reports, not a diagnosis or a success probability. Counts refer to discussions and can overlap.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Got a donor 996? Can you spare a rear seat catch bolt?
Replace rear window regulators in my car
Suggestion or failed attempt
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion · Original poster
I had to change the rear window regulators in my car.
Got a donor 996? Can you spare a rear seat catch bolt?
Use extraction bits
Suggestion or failed attempt
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion · Original poster
I tried to drill out the existing bolt and extract it using extraction bits, but it is in there so solid that they just snap off.
Got a donor 996? Can you spare a rear seat catch bolt?
Use vice grip wrench
Suggestion or failed attempt
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
Stripped the bolt trying to get it out, and after using a vice grip wrench to take it out, I now have a deformed, stripped, bolt and need a new one.
Got a donor 996? Can you spare a rear seat catch bolt?
Coverage and how to read this overview
Counts describe captured discussions, not unique people or a diagnosis. Author identities are not reliably stored. Exact duplicate evidence is counted once across matching discussions; one discussion counts at most once per action/state. Multiple repairs reported together remain a combination. Suggestions and failed attempts do not establish a fix. Matches cover whole discussions and can include related faults, model variants and incomplete threads.
14 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.
Rennlist: 1 discussions
0 evidence records excluded for query context · 0 excluded by outcome qualification · 0 adjusted by outcome qualification.
0 acknowledgements have no verified action link; they do not establish a repair result.
Generation: 20261026T105141Z · outcome-qualification-6. Deterministic extraction; no AI model inference. How we use sources
I had to change the rear window regulators in my car. Previous owner apparently attempted to get into the area behind the interior rear panel and stripped the catch bolt. Apparently he did not have a decent set of tools as the aluminum hex wrench tool with the red handle that comes with the Cabriolet cars was twisted.
I tried to drill out the existing bolt and extract it using extraction bits, but it is in there so solid that they just snap off.
Anyway, I ended up cutting the bolt off so I could at least remove the panel and complete my repair. Now I am left with an exposed, damaged catch bolt that I am going to have to drill out.
I have a replacement rubber shroud that goes around the bolt, but I do not have an actual replacement bolt.
Do any of you guys with donor cars have a spare one of these you'd be willing to sell me? Pics of what I need are below.
Thanks in advance!
I deleted the rear seats, but I believe those bolts are still installed. If so, you're welcome to one of mine. I'll pull it off tonight - PM me your mailing address.
Hello B.C.
Thanks for the offer, but it looks like Schnell has it covered.
Nice car in your Avatar, are you a suncoast PCA member? Maybe I'll see you around sometime.
Cool, I'll look for you. What color/type is your 996?
Otherwise, hit me up if you ever come to the Tarpon Springs area, we can meet up for coffee and gawk at our cars a bit...
See you around!
JT
Stripped the bolt trying to get it out, and after using a vice grip wrench to take it out, I now have a deformed, stripped, bolt and need a new one. No need for the plastic part, bolt only. If anybody has a spare one, please reply to this.
