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spring for engine lid

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volks67 · 26 Feb 2006, 8:14 pm

Sorry to Bother you. Just repainted engine lid for (Barbie Girl) 74 Beetle. Got the adjustment right just having trouble fitting the spring. and tricks . Feel a bit stupid that such a thing i cannot solve

jnr356 · 26 Feb 2006, 9:23 pm

don't know how other people do it
but iv'e always fitted the spring when fitting the engine lid
ie.put spring in place ,line up bolt holes,screw in bolts

vw54 · 27 Feb 2006, 5:59 am

yep fit the spring to the engine lid and push it into place and do up the attach screws. Better off with a mate to help u hold and push at the same time.