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Post by 67looker on Jan 30, 2006 20:41:19 GMT 1
I have to fit a deck lid spring to my 1963 bug. Has anyone had to fit one in the past? If so, could you give me some pointers as to how the tension is achieved. I don't really want to take the whole deck lid off to do it, but accept that i may have to!
Thanks, Jon
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Post by 66westy64bug on Jan 31, 2006 10:15:41 GMT 1
Taking the deck lid off is the easiest way. its a strong spring its easy to get it on the hard part is to re-align the deck lid when finished.
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Post by 67looker on Feb 7, 2006 22:51:49 GMT 1
You were right.......its easier to take the deck lid off then use the weight of the lid to pre tension the spring whilst you bolt the lid back on. Two man job took half an hour. Now I don't need that broom to hold the lid up whilst i fill her up with oil!! ;D
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Post by 66westy64bug on Feb 8, 2006 11:01:14 GMT 1
You were right.......its easier to take the deck lid off then use the weight of the lid to pre tension the spring whilst you bolt the lid back on. Two man job took half an hour. Now I don't need that broom to hold the lid up whilst i fill her up with oil!! ;D Nice one. I however still use the broom, because if i get the metal welded then it will damage the paint. one of these days i'll get round to do it properly
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