Engine cover spring installation

butch97 Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 22 Jan 2009, 5:28 pm

#690920

Hi All

Hoping someone round here can help me.
I have just bought a 63 beetle and there was no spring to hold up the engine cover (boot? bonnet?).
I have bought a new spring but have absolutely no idea on how to fit the damn thing.
Anyone got help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Dave

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 22 Jan 2009, 5:42 pm

#690927

I have always found the easiest way is to take the lid off. Then fit the spring and slide the lid down until the bolt holes line up and it will hold by itself to put the bolts back in. A couple of minutes on your own.

EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

butch97 Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 22 Jan 2009, 6:32 pm

#690932

Awesome, thanks for that, ill give it a crack now.