worldwidejon Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hi all - appreciate this will be hard to answer but I've got a blow on my 2007 987 (60k miles) appreciate it could be any part of the system but what sort of bill might I be looking at (I'm taking it to a Porsche specialist). Thanks for an indicative ideas / data points - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 its possible the the captive bolts between the manifolds and the rear boxes have rotted (they all do it to a lesser or greater extent) - usual solution is drill out whats left and replace with regular nuts/bolts - can be a tricky job but a good indy will have done it a number of times and be able repair with relative ease - have known it done for about £200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Good luck with that if that's the case for £200 .Did mine, drilling out , and if asked would I do it for anybody, ......minimum would be 40 gold pigs and twenty hours alone with Raquel Welch from back in the day when she was being chased by dinassaurs, I would have to think hard and long,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Goss hall classics in Sandwich did it. May not work for everyone regarding geography. But that’s what he charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwidejon Posted November 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Thanks guys - yeah read a lot about the bolts, loads of folk saying it's a horrible job. Kent's out of range for me but I'll let you know how I get on with my indy guy. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caped Crusader Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I don't think it's that big a job... with the right tools. I've previously removed these on a couple of Boxsters now. Best thing that can happen is that the pressed bolt snaps on trying to remove it. A set of Irwin rounded nut removers are a great thing to use if there's not much left of the original nut. If they do snap off, get a MAP gas torch (relatively inexpensive) and heat up the studs until they're red hot then hit them with some freezer spray. It basically shocks the stud and breaks off corrosion. Next, reheat the the stud again until red hot. Then, use a small socket that fits on the top of the remaining stud but does not slide over it. With a number of extensions on the socket, give it a few knocks with a hammer and out the stud pops. After you've removed them replace them with stainless steel bolts and washers but a brass nut. Using a stainless steel nut can lead to galling - the bolt and nut welding themselves to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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