spring for engine lid

volks67 Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 26 Feb 2006, 8:14 pm

#459333

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

catch you soon,
bob

jnr356 Wolfsburg Wizard

603 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 26 Feb 2006, 9:23 pm

#459356

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 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Feb 2006, 5:59 am

#459420

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.

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