yankeyspeed
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Post by yankeyspeed on May 29, 2010 22:22:24 GMT -5
I picked up my Baja kit this weekend, How do I take the springs off the trunk latches?
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Post by bren on May 31, 2010 20:09:38 GMT -5
Trunk latches? Not sure what you mean. Can you post a photo?
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vw1s
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I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
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Post by vw1s on May 31, 2010 21:38:09 GMT -5
I believe you are talking about taking the springs off the hinges so as not to harm the fiberglass with the constant pressure of the hinges trying to "open" the hood.
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yankeyspeed
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Post by yankeyspeed on Jun 3, 2010 20:55:14 GMT -5
I believe you are talking about taking the springs off the hinges so as not to harm the fiberglass with the constant pressure of the hinges trying to "open" the hood. yeah, the springs, I used a hammer and punch to knock out the pin. Then they came flying out. Those things are under some tension. |
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vw1s
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I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
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Post by vw1s on Jun 4, 2010 6:22:35 GMT -5
yeah, the springs, I used a hammer and punch to knock out the pin. Then they came flying out. Those things are under some tension. Yes they are under some tension! I have the scars to prove it! |
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inkylewis
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Post by inkylewis on Jun 10, 2010 11:12:12 GMT -5
I've been told you can cut some of the spring off then reinstall them. Then it will at least hold the hood up when you are working under it, but not have enough power to hurt the fiberglass. Or there's always the old proprod trick.
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