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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 how to guides + info => Topic started by: X4MGS on 11 September 2011, 17:43
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Right - Been Thinking about this for the last week and met a Guy today who came to pick up some parts from a MK2 I'm breaking and he wanted a bumper slider bracket also as his G60 has the same problem - Turns out he's a VW mechanic and told me how they do them at work and this is what I have just done today and I'm very happy with the results...
Tools Needed;
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-7.jpg)
Broken Bracket....
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-1.jpg)
Cut it into quarters;
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-2.jpg)
Nick the wife's kitchen flame thrower (Whilst she's not looking)!!!
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-3.jpg)
Heat up the bent over plastic and pull them off leaving a nice amount of plastic on he bracket (Careful not to over heat them and damage the paintwork)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-4.jpg)
Put New Bracket in Place;
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-5.jpg)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-6.jpg)
Now Heat up the star socket and bend over the remaining plastic from the mounts;
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-8.jpg)
Use some stainless steel self taper screws;
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-9.jpg)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-10.jpg)
Re-attach the bumper to the car.... Stand back and admire the finished job!!! :laugh:
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-11.jpg)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-12.jpg)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-13.jpg)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/bracket-fix-14.jpg)
:smiley:
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awesome write up and good pictures.. simple but effective :smiley:
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awesome write up and good pictures.. simple but effective :smiley:
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Good right up :smiley:
I'm guessing you have to hack up another bumper for new brackets? Or are they available separately?
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Good right up :smiley:
I'm guessing you have to hack up another bumper for new brackets? Or are they available separately?
Yeah but I had a couple of knacked ones.... I will be listing some spare brackets I have on the bay...
:grin:
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Good right up :smiley:
I'm guessing you have to hack up another bumper for new brackets? Or are they available separately?
Yeah but I had a couple of knacked ones.... I will be listing some spare brackets I have on the bay...
:grin:
Good to know. Trying to recall if the ones on the bumper I bought from you a while ago are alright. I've not even removed the packaging yet, you did such a good job I left it wrapped until I can afford to get it painted :grin:
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Just to let you know guys part number on these is:
191 807 377A
There also available from VW Heritage under classic parts. :)
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Hi Ken,
Are the brackets the same for both the front and the back ?
Looked on the Heritage website and they aren't too expensive @£1.30 a piece.
Andy
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Hi
Can you tell me what size self tapping screws are required for this job?
Many thanks
Dave
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Hi
Can you tell me what size self tapping screws are required for this job?
Many thanks
Dave
No10's asst lengths... :smiley:
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Thanks very much.
I'm guessing something like 10 mm in length.
Thanks
Dave
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Hi Ken,
Are the brackets the same for both the front and the back ?
Andy
Yes Front and rear are the same parts...
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Hi i need one of these brackets but they look difrent on vw heritage than the brackets shown on your bumpers ?:(
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These brackets are only for Genuine OEM Bumpers and wont fit other types...
You can tell a genuine bumper by the mould line at the corners...
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/DSCF7572.jpg)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/DSCF7573.jpg)
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Hi thanks for the quick reply i have a genuine rear big bumper on vw heritage there brackets look like this
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww73/jimmy306gti/cb9946b3.jpg)
I need the ones like your self on the first page :)
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Hi thanks for the quick reply i have a genuine rear big bumper on vw heritage there brackets look like this
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww73/jimmy306gti/cb9946b3.jpg)
I need the ones like your self on the first page :)
These are "Rear" Brackets that plug into the wings and the bumper slides over these!!
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These are your options for Big Bumper Cars with Genuine Bumpers....
Front Wing Bracket - that plugs into the wing it's self...
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/front-bb-bracket-1.jpg)
Rear Wing Bracket - that plugs into the wing it's self...
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/rear-bb-bracket-1.jpg)
And the Bumper Sliders.... These fit on to the bumper at each corner and these parts will fit either Front Or Rear Bumpers....
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/BB-Bracket-1.jpg)
& I currently have them all in stock....
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Thankyou for that very helpfull can i order 1 of each of the rear bumper brackets of you :)
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Thankyou for that very helpfull can i order 1 of each of the rear bumper brackets of you :)
Yeah drop me a PM and I'll sort it for posting out tomorrow...
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hey bud, you still got theses brackets for sale? the ones for the actual bumper not the wing? i need a price on two please. :smiley:
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hey bud, you still got theses brackets for sale? the ones for the actual bumper not the wing? i need a price on two please. :smiley:
PM sent!!