Clean wheels
It took a couple of hours or so , it was a job I had meant to do ages ago , but beware when jacking the car up .... I’m sure many of you know this , but you need a special insert at the jacking point to avoid damaging the plastic surround at the jacking point . I don’t have a spare wheel so no jack etc , I guessing if you have a spare then the jack that would come with it would be purpose made .
Macan S Agate grey 2014 one of the original press cars
You can get the Jack puck on ebay for the Macan, fits perfectly and for use with trolley jack, big help.peter7 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:54 am It took a couple of hours or so , it was a job I had meant to do ages ago , but beware when jacking the car up .... I’m sure many of you know this , but you need a special insert at the jacking point to avoid damaging the plastic surround at the jacking point . I don’t have a spare wheel so no jack etc , I guessing if you have a spare then the jack that would come with it would be purpose made .
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What do you mean by ‘size’ of torque wrench? Presumably it wouldn’t be very helpful to say ‘a big one’!
Nick
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
At 160Nm, you could say it won’t be a small oneNuclear Nick wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:31 pmWhat do you mean by ‘size’ of torque wrench? Presumably it wouldn’t be very helpful to say ‘a big one’!
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Previous Porsche’s
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
2020. Macan GTS crayon (sold 04/24)
Awaiting delivery
2024. Macan GTS gentian. mid May https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
From the workshop manual:
WM 0X03IN CHECKING WHEEL MOUNTING (MACAN, MACAN S, MACAN TURBO) >
CHECKING > CHECKING WHEEL MOUNTING
Information
Use a suitable commercially available tool together with a tested torque wrench, covering the range from
40 to 200 Nm (30-148 ftlb.). Never use an impact bolter.
Do not loosen the wheel bolts to check whether they are secure.
Re-tighten wheel bolts and check that they are seated securely. Tightening torque 160 Nm (118
ftlb.)
WM 0X03IN CHECKING WHEEL MOUNTING (MACAN, MACAN S, MACAN TURBO) >
CHECKING > CHECKING WHEEL MOUNTING
Information
Use a suitable commercially available tool together with a tested torque wrench, covering the range from
40 to 200 Nm (30-148 ftlb.). Never use an impact bolter.
Do not loosen the wheel bolts to check whether they are secure.
Re-tighten wheel bolts and check that they are seated securely. Tightening torque 160 Nm (118
ftlb.)
Thanks. Its actually been a while since I had a wheel off and back then it was me just using a spider wrench with one of the ends being the correct fit for to go over the wheel nuts. Tightness setting i did was 'bloody tight'.
If I bought a torque wrench I'd like to ensure it comes with the right 'connections' to fit over the wheel nuts on the porsche. My car comes with the 18" space-saver but I'm guessing the including wrench won't have a torque setting.
If I bought a torque wrench I'd like to ensure it comes with the right 'connections' to fit over the wheel nuts on the porsche. My car comes with the 18" space-saver but I'm guessing the including wrench won't have a torque setting.
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You'll need a 19mm socket, an extension and a suitable torque wrench (at least 160Nm). Mine in the pic is 400mm long. The socket is an impact type but standard will do. This one is 3/4" drive but 1/2" is fine as long as good quality. To avoid scratching the wheel wrap a layer of plastic tape around the business end of the socket. You'll also need your locking wheel nut socket of course.dangezza wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:55 am Thanks. Its actually been a while since I had a wheel off and back then it was me just using a spider wrench with one of the ends being the correct fit for to go over the wheel nuts. Tightness setting i did was 'bloody tight'.
If I bought a torque wrench I'd like to ensure it comes with the right 'connections' to fit over the wheel nuts on the porsche. My car comes with the 18" space-saver but I'm guessing the including wrench won't have a torque setting.
Nick
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Thanks Nick. Super helpful.
I'll price one up but definitely the longer wrench will help with leverage. I'd imagine also makes a good alternative to a baseball bat too
Now to decide whether the jack that comes with the car is enough or do i get a 2 ton trolley jack.
I'll price one up but definitely the longer wrench will help with leverage. I'd imagine also makes a good alternative to a baseball bat too
Now to decide whether the jack that comes with the car is enough or do i get a 2 ton trolley jack.
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