 Rear Trunk Catch question, is it suppose to be loose? |
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| stephenaki |
  Mar 28 2008, 03:03 PM
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Can I get this one dad??  Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None  |
So here is my question, yes I did a search but didn't find anything, the catch portion of the rear trunk latch assembly. Is it supposed to be loose and floppy? Is there a spring in there somewhere? Anyone got a blow up diagram of how that thing is put together and all its components? If you're traveling at the speed of light and you turn on your headlights do you see them?
My latch doesn't have any tension on it, it just kinda flops around. I am just trying to figure out if there is a problem here that I need to remedy. Would appreciate some experienced insight on the latches construction and repair if necessary. |
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| jsayre914 |
Mar 28 2008, 03:19 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Try page 200 in your autoatlanta catalogue. there is a picture of all parts of the assembly. there is a pdf of the cataloge on this website under member vendors.
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| stephenaki |
Mar 29 2008, 07:10 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Mar 28 2008, 01:19 PM)  Try page 200 in your autoatlanta catalogue. there is a picture of all parts of the assembly. there is a pdf of the cataloge on this website under member vendors. OK, just pulled up the PDF file, I only see a picture of the complete assembly not the inner workings or blow-up diagram of the latch. |
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| watsonrx13 |
Mar 29 2008, 08:31 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
I'm not home this weekend, otherwise I'd post a pic. But, the latch has a white plastic spacer that holds a spring. This spring gives the catch the tension to hold the hood from bouncing around.... Hopefully someone has a pic they can post...
-- Rob |
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| stephenaki |
Mar 31 2008, 06:21 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(watsonrx13 @ Mar 29 2008, 06:31 AM) I'm not home this weekend, otherwise I'd post a pic. But, the latch has a white plastic spacer that holds a spring. This spring gives the catch the tension to hold the hood from bouncing around.... Hopefully someone has a pic they can post... -- Rob Hmm, I don't recall seeing a spring or white plastic spacer. Will take a look. |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Mar 31 2008, 09:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Do you mean this thingy?
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| stephenaki |
Mar 31 2008, 09:08 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Mar 31 2008, 07:04 AM) Do you mean this thingy? No, the other "thingy" that catches that "thingy." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Its the lower latch catch that seems to be floppy and wobbly. |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Mar 31 2008, 09:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If I get a chance I will take a picture of one I have.
Edit: My previous post showing the upper latch had a nut missing. I took this of a trunk deck laying around. When I reassembled it I noticed it was loose. There is a special nut that needs to go between the spring and the plate. This nut has a diameter that holds the spring centered to the assembly. |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Mar 31 2008, 09:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Not much to show. 2 Bolts hold it in and must be tight.
I could not find another top latch showing the special nut that was missing. I don't want to take the one off mu car for picture taking. Attached image(s)  
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| jsayre914 |
Mar 31 2008, 11:20 AM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I looked at mine and there are two washers on each screw. i guess that should do the trick for you too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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