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| posted on December 23rd, 2012 at 10:11 AM |
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Deck Lid spring problem (weak).
Hi Guys
I have a '67 beetle with what seems like a very weak deck lid spring as it does not keep the lid open. It is a 2 piece spring that is probably a
third party aftermarket. It looks as though it is fitted correctly.
I want to know if it is possible to fit an earlier single piece deck lid spring as I seem to remember these as being much stronger.
Thanks for your help
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Greg
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| posted on December 23rd, 2012 at 11:45 AM |
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You need the one piece spring. The two piece is for '68 on
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| posted on December 24th, 2012 at 10:59 AM |
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I would have thought that either one would have worked...?
as they are in the same place..
seems the late ones 68> must be in a slightly different place
if the deck comes down...
as they do really flip up the deck lids...
You can buy chromed ones too..
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| posted on December 30th, 2012 at 12:19 PM |
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Thanks Lee
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| posted on December 30th, 2012 at 01:53 PM |
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Is the spring fitted in the correct holes in the lid? It should have ends in the two holes nearest the top edge of the lid.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on December 30th, 2012 at 03:57 PM |
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Yep, it is fitted to the holes nearest to the top edge....
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| posted on December 30th, 2012 at 04:07 PM |
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has it always been weak, ??
or did you take it off lately ???
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| posted on December 31st, 2012 at 04:54 AM |
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I have just purchased the car and from what I understand, the spring has always been "weak".
The car is the Liquid Blue 1967 that was completed by Stenguns in 2009 and I think the 2 piece spring is an afternarket chrome unit.
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| posted on December 31st, 2012 at 09:41 AM |
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it may be put on wrong ??
as its two parts and it may need to be put on in a way to load spring .
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| posted on January 15th, 2013 at 10:58 AM |
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I'll have a closer look next week to see if its been installed properly and let you know the outcome.
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| posted on January 24th, 2013 at 06:40 PM |
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Hi guys
I decided to do away with the spring and install quick release hinge pins so that I can take the engine lid off easily.....,problem solved!
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Greg
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