Hi folks,
So I installed some "cabrio rubber buffers" (part number 986-561-881-00), on my 2001 Boxster's soft top linkage to replace old torn ones, but then I noticed one of my new replacements got chewed up and spat out after a very short time.
See picture for what a I'm talking about (not sure I have the remnant handy)...
I figure I must have not installed it properly. So, can anyone tell me what the trick is to installing these so they last a long time?
Is the bolt not supposed to be tightened until it bottoms out on the threads, and instead left only partway tightened (perhaps using some sort of special threadlocker so it doesn't loosen up?) I cranked down on the bolts until the threads started bottoming out, might have used a little blue threadlocker too, but then it seems that really put the squeeze on the rubber bushing.
I also installed it with some fancy Krytox rubber-compatible grease (like silicone), but maybe a I put it on the wrong spot or should have just left it "dry", as I noticed that might have been what got it moving around into the wrong spot, and eventually span out.
The other side I installed is still in position, for some reason.
Cheers (and thanks to any Boxster top experts who can help!)