Hood Crest Ornament Gasket Does Not Fit?

[KRAM36]

Looking at Auto Atlanta, that part number does not correspond to a 986 Boxster. Auto Atalanta gives 7L5853611B as the proper part number for the gasket.

I just went out and measured the emblem size on my Boxster and it's the same as yours, 68.5 mm.

[Dave80GTSi]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

Looking at Auto Atlanta, that part number does not correspond to a 986 Boxster. Auto Atalanta gives 7L5853611B as the proper part number for the gasket.

I just went out and measured the emblem size on my Boxster and it's the same as yours, 68.5 mm.

Oops, sorry, I forgot to list the "-B" which was indeed shown at the end of the part number in the PET, so it does appear that I have the correct part. My package below:



On your emblem, is there a nice even gasket border showing on all sides of the emblem?

[BoxsterSteve]

and soaked the gasket in very warm water for 5 minutes before trying to stretch it around the crest.
The gasket became pliable enough to hold position on the crest while installing on the hood.