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Since that slot could come up anywhere in the wheel rotation, I wouldn't think it would matter.
That slot on the Center Cap is suppose to align with the notch on the wheel so that proper clearance is provided for a small pry bar (most use a small screw driver) to remove the center cap w/o incurring any significant damage to the wheel or center cap (I've got a set of small plastic pry bars in the trunk so as not to do any damage to the wheel or center cap). And that notch on the wheel is always directly opposite the tire valve stem. I can always tell when a Seller (Private or Dealer) isn't aware of this when that opening with the Center Cap isn't directly opposite the valve stem. I'm not saying that the Center cap can't be installed in any orientation on the wheel, but the Factory did try to make it easy to see where the Center Cap was supposed to go when pressing it back on the wheel (M60A3Driver shows this in his post on replacing the wheel logos). Note: One also sees that the grooves on the wheel spokes align with the notches on the Center Cap when the cap is properly aligned.) Makes for a much better looking wheel when everything is like it's supposed to be! IMO
Last edited by dedwards0323; 08-10-2024 at 02:06 PM.
That slot on the Center Cap is suppose to align with the notch on the wheel so that proper clearance is provided for a small pry bar (most use a small screw driver) to remove the center cap w/o incurring any significant damage to the wheel or center cap (I've got a set of small plastic pry bars in the trunk so as not to do any damage to the wheel or center cap). And that notch on the wheel is always directly opposite the tire valve stem. I can always tell when a Seller (Private or Dealer) isn't aware of this when that opening with the Center Cap isn't directly opposite the valve stem. I'm not saying that the Center cap can't be installed in any orientation on the wheel, but the Factory did try to make it easy to see where the Center Cap was supposed to go when pressing it back on the wheel (M60A3Driver shows this in his post on replacing the wheel logos). Note: One also sees that the grooves on the wheel spokes align with the notches on the Center Cap when the cap is properly aligned.) Makes for a much better looking wheel when everything is like it's supposed to be! IMO
Excellent observations!
The engineers must have designed this before lunch.
Liquid lunch that is! LOL
Germans drink beer for lunch and breaks; Buy it in vending machines.
Been There; Done That! Companies I worked for 'back-in-the-day' bought nearly all of their manufacturing equipment from European suppliers. Many a trip to Europe to be present for Factory Acceptance Tests before authorizing shipment.
When I was stationed in Erlangen, Germany they were redoing the pointing on the bricks of our barracks.
Three stories up. The guy at the bottom would load the beer and food onto the pallet and the guys on the scaffolding would hoist them up for lunch!
Party on dudes! LOL
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR REPLACEMENT PART 1 OF 2
"Resistance is futile." Svengoolie has been watching too much Star Trek! LOL
September 17, 2024 I replaced the blower motor resistor today. It was a very easy task and it took longer to take the pictures and edit them for these posts than to do the job!
The post is in two parts because of the 10 picture limit. I found a couple of surprises along the way!
Here are the usual pictures with descriptions. Hopefully this will be helpful for people who have never done this before.
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR REPLACEMENT PART 2 OF 2
"Resistance is futile." Svengoolie has been watching too much Star Trek! LOL
September 17, 2024 I replaced the blower motor resistor today. It was a very easy task and it took longer to take the pictures and edit them for these posts than to do the job!
The post is in two parts because of the 10 picture limit. I found a couple of surprises along the way!
Here are the usual pictures with descriptions. Hopefully this will be helpful for people who have never done this before.
CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
"Breathe, breathe in the air..." - Pink Floyd
September 17, 2024 since I was replacing the blower motor resistor today, I thought it would be helpful to show how to replace the cabin air filter as well.
I had already replaced Svengoolie's filter about a year ago, but if it helps someone it's worth it.
This is also an easy task and doesn't take very long to do.
Just be prepared for what may come out when you take the filter out!
Here are the usual pictures with descriptions. Hopefully this will be helpful for people who have never done this before.
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR REPLACEMENT PART 1 OF 2
"Resistance is futile." Svengoolie has been watching too much Star Trek! LOL
September 17, 2024 I replaced the blower motor resistor today. It was a very easy task and it took longer to take the pictures and edit them for these posts than to do the job!
The post is in two parts because of the 10 picture limit. I found a couple of surprises along the way!
Here are the usual pictures with descriptions. Hopefully this will be helpful for people who have never done this before.
Great DIY write-up! When I changed the blower resistor on my 2007 Coupe, I don't recall needing to do this step. Same for the cabin filter change.
Nice write up. One suggestion, although it's probably too late now, but since you got all the way to the blower resistor, you might want to drop the blower motor and clean the fan blades (There probably is a mouse nest in there as well since you found mouse debris in the cover). If I remember correctly, it's three more bolts and a little bit more swearing to drop the blower motor. Another way to clean the blower fan or at least the stuff in the fan cage, is by removing the top cowl (same one used to remove or replace the siren) since the vent on the passenger side has a direct view into the blower motor fan cage.
Great DIY write-up! When I changed the blower resistor on my 2007 Coupe, I don't recall needing to do this step. Same for the cabin filter change.
You're correct, it's not necessary, but I'm very cautious about breaking anything plastic! LOL
By the way, that vent cover was the first thing I had ever replaced on my car. The original was missing the screw.
Nice write up. One suggestion, although it's probably too late now, but since you got all the way to the blower resistor, you might want to drop the blower motor and clean the fan blades (There probably is a mouse nest in there as well since you found mouse debris in the cover). If I remember correctly, it's three more bolts and a little bit more swearing to drop the blower motor. Another way to clean the blower fan or at least the stuff in the fan cage, is by removing the top cowl (same one used to remove or replace the siren) since the vent on the passenger side has a direct view into the blower motor fan cage.
That's a great point. I used a vacuum with a hose that I use to clean my dryer vent, nothing else came out.
It only takes a few minutes, maybe I'll drop it next week just to be sure.
Thanks,
John
Re: My Journey with my 2006 Roadster "Svengoolie"
