Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Heat Shield Mounting Bolts - Seized

90porsche08 October 30, 1990
Subject: Underside Protective Plates and

Heat Shield Mounting
Model Group

911 C2/C4 1

Part Identifier Number

1080 9018



ATTENTION: Service Manager/Service Technician

Models Affected: 911 Carrera 2 and 911 Carrera 4

Concern: Underside protective plates and/or exhaust system heat shield mounting bolts frozen.

Service Information: The mounting bolts can seize and make removal difficult when removing protective plates and heat shields. Once the mounting bolts are removed, a coat of Optimoly HT, Part Number 000 043 004 00 should be applied to the bolt or nut threads to avoid seizing and ease future removal.
Caution: Part numbers given in this bulletin are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for the latest parts information.