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Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:20 pm
by danmartinic
Anyone know the thread size of these? They hold the plastic cover under the dash that protects the wiring from the fuse box. #11 on the diagram
Yes they are still available from the dealer but mine is quite the drive and they don't ship. I just want to drill and tap some plastic blocks lol
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Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:04 pm
by Darwin
They always looked like they weren't threaded, and just screwed on to course studs. Just my opinion/observation.
If your dealer doesn't ship, plenty of others do such as Porsche Marin or Jim Ellis Porsche.
Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:41 am
by danmartinic
I'm in Canada and we don't have as many to choose from
Ok.. will try drilling small hole and using the stud to tap. Just need to find suitable plastic pieces. I knew there's a reason I keep all the leftover IKEA hardware....
Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:28 pm
by Tom
I just looked at mine and found (A) I am missing the cover completely, no doubt thanks to the Circuit City alarm installer from the '80's that left decades of things like this, and (B) I'm with Darwin -- it looks like a jagged post that acts more like barbs than threads (assuming I'm looking at the right posts....).
Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:04 pm
by nvbirdman
A visit to your local hardware store may turn up some plastic hollow wall anchors that will serve your purpose.
Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:21 pm
by danmartinic
The yellow anchors work fine.. but I doubt anyone can install one in the rear most position!
Luckily, I have one good original nut left.
That one position needs to be installed with a long-extention 1/4" 9mm (original) socket
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Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:58 pm
by Tom
Looks good! Happen to have a part number for that plastic cover? If I pull my dash, this would be the perfect time to install it. And, I'd be sure to 3D-print plastics nuts and would be happy to send you a few.
Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:13 pm
by danmartinic
Looks like the cover is discontinued
https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/oem- ... 4461021902
But if you happen to measure up a nut and create a .stl file I can use on the 3D printer at work.....
Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:33 am
by Tom
Can you post a picture of the one original nut you still have. That way I can model the replacement to look similar
Re: Plastic T5 Nuts
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:40 pm
by Darwin
How bad would it be to ship something from the US to Canada? I have a bunch of these as spares and could send you 3 or 4.
The ones I have are the ones that hold the fender liners and side skirts on. I googled the PNs and they look almost identical. If you think that might work, I have no problem sending you some.