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Rear Trunk lid alignment, Need to get 2 more mm of movement > |
jim_hoyland |
Apr 16 2018, 11:12 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I've gotten to the point where the rear trunk lid needs to go over 2 more mm to center it. If I widen the slot on the hinge where the bolts are currently located, it should give me the added space to move the lid.
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ValcoOscar |
Apr 16 2018, 11:25 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,366 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
I had that exact problem years ago and used a die grinder with a carbide burr tip to modify hinge ever so lightly. I then repainted hinge as to not encourage rust.
Just wondering why your trunk is off though Jim?? Beautiful BTW...love those power windows!!! Oscar |
PanelBilly |
Apr 16 2018, 11:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,788 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I needed to slot mine to in order to align it. I also recall bending the hinges too just a bit.
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McMark |
Apr 16 2018, 12:02 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,177 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
You may try loosening the bolts and pushing the lid as far as possible in the direction you want it to go, then tightening them while holding pressure. This may do enough without modification.
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SirAndy |
Apr 16 2018, 12:18 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,580 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
You may try loosening the bolts and pushing the lid as far as possible in the direction you want it to go, then tightening them while holding pressure. This may do enough without modification. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) There's easily 2mm you can get this way, simply push where you want it to be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
jim_hoyland |
Apr 16 2018, 12:34 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
You may try loosening the bolts and pushing the lid as far as possible in the direction you want it to go, then tightening them while holding pressure. This may do enough without modification. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) There's easily 2mm you can get this way, simply push where you want it to be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I already did this the lid is as far over as possible; I ran out of room, |
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