Door hinge bolt loose... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

oranje · 05-25-2006, 04:09 PM

The bolt in the middle of the attached picture is slightly loose, allowing the door retainer thingie (I'm sure it has a proper name...) to shift a little.

It's a non-hex bolt... what tool do I need to tighten it? I don't feel like driving 30 miles to the dealer for this.

It actually makes a few loud "CLACK"ing noises when opening and closing the door...

Anyone else had this happen?

Thanks!

98Boxster98 · 05-25-2006, 04:22 PM

I don't have my Boxster right now and the photo is a little fuzzy but it looks like the bolt have a Torx head. If nobody chimes in, I'll check it when I get home.

oranje · 05-25-2006, 04:44 PM

sorry, was my cellphone camera... here's a close-up

BTW, it's a 2005 987

MNBoxster · 05-25-2006, 05:16 PM

Hi,

The door retainer thingie is called the Door Brake . The Bolt is a T-20 Torx Bolt and has a Torque Value of 23NM or 17 ftlbs.. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

98Boxster98 · 05-25-2006, 05:19 PM

Got home and checked it out. From your close-up picture, it looks like yours is a Torx head. Just fit checked my door bolt and it's a T40 Torx. Torx bits are available at most hardware store nowadays for not so much money. It helps to have a set of them in case something else comes loose on the Box. Once tightened, I hope it takes care of the clunking sound.

P.S.
Hmm. Just saw Jim's post. Double checked driver and passenger side and mine are definitely T40. Might be a 986/987 difference. Better reason to pick up a set of Torx bits!

wvicary · 05-25-2006, 05:32 PM

It looks more like a 12 point drive to me..... not a torx. You should be able to buy the tool almost anywhere or better yet just stop by the dealer and ask them to tighten it up for you.

MNBoxster · 05-25-2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98Boxster98

Got home and checked it out. From your close-up picture, it looks like yours is a Torx head. Just fit checked my door bolt and it's a T40 Torx. Torx bits are available at most hardware store nowadays for not so much money. It helps to have a set of them in case something else comes loose on the Box. Once tightened, I hope it takes care of the clunking sound.

P.S.
Hmm. Just saw Jim's post. Double checked driver and passenger side and mine are definitely T40. Might be a 986/987 difference. Better reason to pick up a set of Torx bits!

Hi,

Thanks for pointing it out, it is a T40 Torx on the 987, but the Torque Value is the same...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

oranje · 05-25-2006, 05:47 PM

Thanks!

I'll buy you a beer if you're ever in NC