06-28-2007, 04:37 PM
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SpinLock Help
Okay,
I just got my box back from the shop and decided to install the spinlocks. I got the fittings in and everything, but I have one problem. I cannot get the bolts in all the way. They stick out about 1/4" on each side. I am using a socket wrench, and I twist the lever and push on the back but it keeps coming out of the bold. I don't want to strip the screw, so I am not sure what I should do. Any suggestions?
Thanks! 
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06-28-2007, 05:17 PM
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I can't get to my Boxster right now. We are having a thunder storm and it is sitting under its cover. For some reason, the spin lock installation was a fairly nerve-wracking job for me. I kept thinking I was going to drop the allen bolt or wrench into the top mechanism.
If I recall correctly, the spin locks do fit flush. Here's a link to a picture:
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4704&highlight=spin+lock
If I had the problem you describe, I think the first thing I would double check is whether I have them on the correct side of the car. One is for the the driver's side and the other is for the passenger.
In the articles I found on the forum during my research on this subject, I noted that one person had a problem similar to yours. He sprayed some WD-40 on the allen bolt and was able to get it in. I did not have to resort to this tactic, so you will be trying it at your own risk. Here's a link to that post: http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1607&highlight=spin+lock
Good luck.
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06-28-2007, 06:07 PM
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Thanks. but I think I stripped the bolts. Damn! I'll get new ones tomarrow, and try and drill these out.
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06-28-2007, 06:18 PM
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Sorry to hear that.
Here's another link with a discussion of getting the bolt to seat:
http://www.ppbb.com/board/museum/te-marer.htm
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06-28-2007, 08:58 PM
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Hmm, I think you might have the spin locks on the wrong sides. I remember having this same problem... swap them.
I think there's a notch or a groove that is carved out to make room for the bolt.
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06-28-2007, 09:02 PM
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I got the drivers side out, but the passanger side is stripped. I'll get a new bolt from the dealer and try and remove the stripped bolt.
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