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| BPGREER |
 May 22 2005, 10:53 AM
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OK, yesterday afternoon I went to close my rear trunk and heard a snap! One of the bolts in the hinge assemby area completely snapped in half. Now I'm not sure how to fix this. I can't get either half out. Has anyone experienced this? I took the trunk lid off and am considering taking the whole hinge assembly off, but am concerned with the spring assembly.
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| BPGREER |
May 22 2005, 10:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 29-September 04 From: SAN FRANCISCO Member No.: 2,857 |
OK. I'm having some trouble posting the pics I took. Its the top bolt in the assembly. This is the first time I've tried to post pics here with the new Mac. I'll keep trying.
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| Part Pricer |
May 22 2005, 10:55 AM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35  |
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| BPGREER |
May 22 2005, 10:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 29-September 04 From: SAN FRANCISCO Member No.: 2,857 |
lets see...
THE FOLLOWING ERROR(S) WERE FOUND You cannot upload this type of file Is Iphoto not compatible with uploading to this board? Thanks Henry. I would really like to fix what I have if possible. Even if that costs just as much. I'll be offline for the next couple hours. Thanks for any suggestions though. Brian |
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| skline |
May 22 2005, 10:59 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Yeah, I agree, this is a most awesome setup I have ever seen. Its adjustable which makes hood alignment easy compared to the factory setup. Its a must have. |
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| BPGREER |
May 22 2005, 04:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 29-September 04 From: SAN FRANCISCO Member No.: 2,857 |
Alright, I think I may have it...
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| BPGREER |
May 22 2005, 04:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 29-September 04 From: SAN FRANCISCO Member No.: 2,857 |
Getting closer (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (thanks Mark)
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| john grier |
May 22 2005, 07:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States |
From what I see it does not look that bad.
It may take some time to just tap and keep on tapping it with a small pick to reverse it out. If you booger it up to much, get a small drill bit and drill it out, stay away from the thread area and put another bolt in it. John |
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| BPGREER |
May 22 2005, 11:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 29-September 04 From: SAN FRANCISCO Member No.: 2,857 |
Thanks John,
That's what I spent most of this evening working on. The hassle is the tension on the tortion-spring thingie. Now I just need a new bolt and to put it back together. P.S. You have a strikingly similar last name to mine Grier/Greer. |
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| john grier |
May 23 2005, 06:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States |
Hey again,
Does that mean you got it out? I the springs are a problem just put a bar stock in it and move it where you want it. If the bolt peices are still in there put something like kano oil or pb blaster on the bolts to loosen them up. let them soak. This should work. Any time you start to hearing any creaking on doors trunks etc. lubricate to avoid frture problems. John |
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| aircooledboy |
May 23 2005, 06:50 PM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hey bud,
To take the spring tension out of the equation, take a deep well socket just big enough to fit over the end of the spring rod, and put a 12" extension on it. Slide the socket onto the rod as far as you can, then push down the the extension and tuck it under the stationary side part of the engine screen cover. That takes the rod safely off the roller, and out of the way while you work on the hinge. Clear as mud? If that doesn't make sense to you, let me know and I will go take a pic of what I mean. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) BTW, that piece that is broken off in the body side of the hinge should move freely if I'm not mistaken. Mine does. I'm pretty sure you should be able to pry it out of the pivot bracket. |
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| BPGREER |
May 23 2005, 07:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 29-September 04 From: SAN FRANCISCO Member No.: 2,857 |
Thanks for the advise. Makes perfect sense. I imagine you've done it a time or two. That's the one plus to repeat work, it gets that much easier everytime as you come up with new ways to do it. My car sat garaged for 17 years, so I think the part of the bolt that should act as a hinge completely siezed up with rust in there. I will take the other side out and lube to avoid another "snap."
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