5 captured repliesDiscussion pagination complete · Source accounts, not a confirmed diagnosis
THIS DISCUSSION / SOURCE-DERIVED OVERVIEW
Discussion summary
YOUR RESEARCHStripped screws on Roof Transport System
Reported repair
Use �10 each or new - �25 each)
Reported resolution
1
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 report a fix
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.
Reported fix
I've managed to find a porsche parts supplier who can provide replacement base plates (used - �10 each or new - �25 each), which can them be bolted on as replacements and problem solved.
Leading evidence: 'Use �10 each or new - �25 each)' (1 discussions report resolution; 0 report an unsuccessful attempt). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Use �10 each or new - �25 each)' (1 discussions). For that action, 1 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. The most frequently reported fix is 'Use �10 each or new - �25 each)', supported by resolution reports in 1 discussions. 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.
Suggestion
It's usually a two step process of drilling out the head and the changing the bit to unscrew the remaining screw.
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
The base plates that have the screws in them can actually be removed fairly easily by unscrewing a bolt (using an alan key) from underneath the roof (you need to pull the headliner back to access it).
These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.
Use �10 each or new - �25 each)
1
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that report a fix
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.
Reported fix
I've managed to find a porsche parts supplier who can provide replacement base plates (used - �10 each or new - �25 each), which can them be bolted on as replacements and problem solved.
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
The base plates that have the screws in them can actually be removed fairly easily by unscrewing a bolt (using an alan key) from underneath the roof (you need to pull the headliner back to access it).
These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.
Use �10 each or new - �25 each)
1
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that report a fix
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.
Reported fix
I've managed to find a porsche parts supplier who can provide replacement base plates (used - �10 each or new - �25 each), which can them be bolted on as replacements and problem solved.
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.
5 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: 20261026T120458Z · outcome-qualification-6. Deterministic extraction; no AI model inference. How we use sources
Today I attempted to install my Roof Transport System on my 996 so I can get my wheels to the track. Thd kit was missing one of the clips, but that's another issue. The screws that hold in the stock pieces into the roof that fold (step 1) Broke at first turn of the screw driver. What is the best way of getting these screws out?
My event is next weekend and I have to get my wheels there somehow.
I would go buy a stripped screw removal tool. It's usually a two step process of drilling out the head and the changing the bit to unscrew the remaining screw.
I went through this headache as well and gave up. Seems that nearly everyone has a problem with them. Best bet has seems is to just take the car to the dealer before you try anything and just get them to do it for $200 or whatever. It will be money well spent in the end as to avoid the aggravation and potential damage to your roof you may do yourself. There seems to be a way to take the screws/unit out from the inside of the car by removing your trim/headliner. See this link.
RTS Topic
BTW: my clips are all missing since my move. If you find out how to replace one let me know. Much appreciated.
-Paul
I have been facing the same problem, as you will see here...
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...00&#entry81300
I think I have found the solution though. The base plates that have the screws in them can actually be removed fairly easily by unscrewing a bolt (using an alan key) from underneath the roof (you need to pull the headliner back to access it). I've managed to find a porsche parts supplier who can provide replacement base plates (used - �10 each or new - �25 each), which can them be bolted on as replacements and problem solved.
Mine are in the post now! I have been trying to find a fix for this problem for months so am relieved to have finally found a way around it.
Cheers
Greg
Thanks for all of the good info. I found out porsche doesn't sell that actual part that I need so I may have to re buy the whole kit.
Did you have a rollbar in when you did this? Is it possible to do with a rollbar in?
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.
