Rear Engine Lid Damper. Porsche 987C Cayman / Cayman S / Cayman R 2005-12 › 98751255114

The OE Match rear engine lid damper is a replacement gas-filled support strut, It supports the rear lid when open and assists lifting, replacing a weakened or damaged strut.

Fits

• Porsche 987C Cayman / Cayman S MKI 2005-08
• Porsche 987C Cayman / Cayman S MKII 2009-12
  
  Diagram ref no 3
  
  Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering.
  
  Required Quantity

Two dampers are required for the rear lid assembly. Supplied individually.

What Is This Part?

This damper is the gas-filled strut fitted between the rear lid and the vehicle body. It works alongside the hinges and the second support strut, helping carry the lid's weight while the luggage compartment is open. Inside a gas spring, pressure acts on a piston and rod to provide an extending force. The rod moves into the cylinder as the lid closes and extends as it opens. 

What Does This Part Do?

• Supports the open lid: Works with the other rear lid damper to hold the lid raised.
• Assists lifting: The gas spring's extending force helps counter the weight of the lid during opening. ()
• Allows hinged movement: Extends and compresses as the lid moves between its open and closed positions.
  
  Why Replace This Part?

A gas strut can gradually lose supporting force as its internal gas pressure falls. If the lid becomes heavier to lift or no longer stays raised, inspect both dampers rather than assuming that only one has deteriorated. Gas loss through the sealing system is an established cause of declining gas-spring force. 

Damage to the piston rod or seals can also affect operation. A scratched, bent or contaminated rod may compromise the sealing system, so visible damage should be assessed before the strut is reused. Inspect the ball studs and attachment points as well: loose or damaged mountings require attention independently of the damper's supporting force. 

When to Replace This Part?

• Lid will not stay raised: It sinks or starts to close after being opened.
• Increased lifting effort: The lid feels noticeably heavier than before.
• Visible damage: The cylinder, piston rod or end fittings are bent, cracked or damaged.
• Rod surface deterioration: Scratches, corrosion or contamination warrant inspection because the rod surface is important to seal operation. 
• Leakage or unusual movement: Oil seepage, creaking, knocking or poor seating should prompt inspection of the struts and their mountings.
  
  

Support the lid securely before disconnecting either damper. During refitting, check that the attachments are secure and that the lid moves without binding.

Where Is This Part Fitted?

Location: At the rear lid opening, between the body and the hinged rear lid. The damper attaches at the ball-stud mounting points and works with the support on the opposite side.

Reference Numbers

• 98751255100
• 98751255102
• 98751255103
• 98751255106
• 98751255109
• 98751255114

Product Summary

• Product: Rear engine lid damper / gas-filled support strut.
• Brand: OE Match.
• Purpose: Supports the rear lid and assists opening.
• Quantity supplied: One strut.
• Quantity required: Two for the rear lid assembly.

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