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| Ian Stott |
 May 9 2015, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada  |
Before I tackle the engine lid I thought I would check to see if there are any pitfalls I don't know about. Thx
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| stugray |
May 9 2015, 03:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
You need a helper if you like your paint job.
Loosen one bolt on each side of the lid in the hinge, bolt is inserted upwards (10mm?)? Have helper hold opposite side and remove both bolts and lift out. The springs come with the lid/hinges. Be careful when you re-install it. If you get it misaligned and slam it shut, you could take a chunk out of your trunk lid. |
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| Ian Stott |
May 9 2015, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
I'm a bit concerned about reinstalling it as well, if not lined up properly and won't open after you close it how do you get it open??
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
May 9 2015, 05:25 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
There's only a few mm adjustment and thats only fore and aft. Push it all the way forward then tighten bolts. Push it down but not latched and see how it lines up. I do them by myself. Easy. It only takes a small stout screwdriver to release the latch between the engine lid and trunk lid.
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| Hank914 |
May 9 2015, 08:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 7-April 14 From: CA and OR Member No.: 17,215 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ May 9 2015, 04:25 PM)  There's only a few mm adjustment and thats only fore and aft. Push it all the way forward then tighten bolts. Push it down but not latched and see how it lines up. I do them by myself. Easy. It only takes a small stout screwdriver to release the latch between the engine lid and trunk lid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Yep, a small screwdriver. Or you could do what I did.... Over fill your tires to 38-40 psi, and drive over a road that has not been paved in a few years (like any road other than brand new pavement), and it'll pop open in less than a mile. |
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| boxstr |
May 9 2015, 09:15 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you want you can slot the hinges, to allow you to loosen the 10 mm bolts, but not remove completely, and slide the hood on and off. If you are putting it back on you can then tighten the 10 mm bolts and it will stay in place.
Craig at CAMP |
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| Cuda911 |
May 9 2015, 10:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
I've found it relatively easy to do by myself... I put a thick towel on the trunk lid to protect it. But, I end up cursing trying to get the bolts back in, which are upside down where I can't see the holes. Anyone got any tips there to make it easier?
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| TheCabinetmaker |
May 10 2015, 03:47 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Do what Craig said.
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| AndyB |
May 10 2015, 04:16 AM
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The Governor is watching me Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Philadelphia New York Member No.: 11,595 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mine are slotted as well, this in MHO makes it a one person job. I rarely take the bolts out all the way now. Mine has been like this for years without any issues.
Andy |
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| Mblizzard |
May 10 2015, 05:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Slotted saves you a lot of time.
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| forrestkhaag |
May 10 2015, 08:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Mblizzard @ May 10 2015, 04:35 AM) Slotted saves you a lot of time. Agreed as to slots / Also, if you replace the bolts with metric cap screws, the rt-angle hex-tool has a better chance of "hitting" the bolt head as you are holding the lid with your other hand. I have a very curvy, thin and flexible garage assistant that helps me every time with this task as well (see pix). She hangs upside down from my carport ceiling beam and grabs the lid at the opposite end already loosened / then loosen the side you are out and the lid does not whack your trunk or other painted surfaces. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached image(s)  
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