Removing Wheel Centres on a 944 S2

[diamondbluetarga]

Evening all,

My latest toy, The Red Shed, has finally left the bodyshop having had 95% of the (visible) rust removed and is almost ready for public display. However, the centres of the standard alloys are somewhat bubbly and generally minging so I coughed up for some proper, coloured Porsche crest centres.

But how the hell do I get the old ones out??

There are two holes in the middle of the existing ones, which look like you need to stick a coathanger or similar down. Is this right? I have tried - very delicately - levering them out with a screwdriver but am worried I will knacker the rest of the wheel as they didn't want to move, so abandoned this before I did any damage.

So I'm guessing it is something to do with the two holes - any suggestions as to how to get them out or the tools needed are much appreciated, as the first attempt with aforementioned coathanger didn't really work.

Many thanks,

James

[PaulSmith]

Yep, a coathanger bent into a U shape with the last centimetre of the ends bent by 90 degrees should do the job. They often need a good hard yank. Alternatively you can take the wheel off and just push them off from the inside

[diamondbluetarga]

Lovely, I'll give that a punt in the morning. Many thanks for your help.

With the wheels done and the seats re-trimmed, it should be a half decent motor. (If one can overlook the annoying "clunk" it makes when going over uneven road surfaces, that is)

May have its first TIPEC outing on Monday night...

[village eejit]

If you can't face sacrificing a coat hanger that might have some sentimental value attached to it, here's another method:

I tend to get a small allen key, hook that into the hole and pull on said allen key with a pair of pilers - works a treat.

[diamondbluetarga]

If you can't face sacrificing a coat hanger that might have some sentimental value attached to it.

~Many thanks