Suspension Strut Mount Cap. Porsche 981 Boxster Spyder 2016

Suspension Strut Mount Cap.

Restore the finish and protection of your Porsche’s front strut mount area with this genuine OEM cap. Designed for front strut towers, this cap conceals and protects the top mount hardware while ensuring the correct, factory-look finish.
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Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 981 Spyder 3.8L 2016

Diagram Ref No 5

What This Product Does:
As a mount cap/cover, the part’s function is protective and cosmetic:

• It covers the strut top mount area (or mount stud head) to prevent debris ingress, protect the mount from contamination (dirt, moisture) and give a finished appearance.
• Helps maintain aesthetics — ensuring exposed mount nuts/studs are covered with a clean, OEM-looking cap.
• May provide minor protective sealing from water/dust ingress at the top mount.
• Although it doesn’t carry suspension load (the structural mount does), it contributes to the overall integrity of the mount area by protecting the components underneath.

When You Might Replace It:

• The current cap is missing, cracked, faded or damaged — for example after a strut replacement, mount servicing, or accident repair.
  
• Age and weathering: UV exposure, road salt, mechanical abrasion can degrade plastic or composite cap surfaces, so replacing restores clean finish.

Why Replacement Matters:

• Completeness & aesthetic integrity: For premium vehicles like Porsche, even small parts contribute to the overall finish and perceived value. A missing or damaged cap looks like unfinished repair or poor maintenance.
  
• Protection of the mount internals: While small, the cap helps shield the top mount/stud from debris or moisture — over time this can reduce corrosion or wear on the underlying mount hardware.
  
• Cost-effective preventive maintenance: While inexpensive, replacing a worn cap when you already have access (e.g., strut mount service) is easy and avoids future minor annoyance or mis-match.

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