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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: skem55 on 02 February 2009, 12:57

Title: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: skem55 on 02 February 2009, 12:57

Ok this has probably been asked many a time but cant find anything in the search, trying to remove the small rear bumper in my mk2.

Does anyone have ne pictures which show were the bolts are that hold the rear bumper on, i no that the sides are on sliders but i dont have a trolley jack that goes above abt an inch atm the mo, so cant exactly see wat im doing! Im guessing its probably simple but im guessing it will as rusty as arseholes.

stuart

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: dan7 on 02 February 2009, 17:54

There's two bolts per side, 17mm ones. The two on the driver's side are easy, up into the chassis box section. Medium extension bar would do. The passenger side are a bit more awkward as the exhaust likes to get in your line of vision!!! Remember to copper slip the threads when putting bolts back in!  :wink:

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: skem55 on 02 February 2009, 18:17

ne pics lol i found 13mm bolts are they for the bumper bar?

stuart

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: dan7 on 02 February 2009, 18:42

Sorry, no pics. Those 13's sound like the bumper bar to me! The bolts are kinda hidden within the chassis rail box section, reached thru two 2" holes mate.

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: skem55 on 02 February 2009, 18:44

cheers dan i'll jack it up tomoro and climb under if the snow pisses off lol

stuart

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: Bjork on 02 February 2009, 18:49

Once under there it'll become obvious which ones you need to undo mate.  :smiley:

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: Jay on 02 February 2009, 19:48

Taken from:
http://matey-matey.com/big_bumper_conversion.shtml

(http://matey-matey.com/big_bumper_conversion_1.jpg)

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: skem55 on 02 February 2009, 21:01

Quote from: Jay on 02 February 2009, 19:48

Taken from:
http://matey-matey.com/big_bumper_conversion.shtml

(http://matey-matey.com/big_bumper_conversion_1.jpg)

so its on the side on the lower section of the quarters, sorry that confused me lol was i undo'ing the rear bar the other day then?

stuart

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: sidecarphil on 02 February 2009, 21:04

big hammer

hit really hard

a number of times

removed

job done

beer

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: Neo Badness on 03 February 2009, 21:33

big hammer

hit really hard

a number of times

WD40

Swear

Hit again

Skin knuckles x2

Create new swear words

Find larger hammer

Question why you're removing them in first place.

Remove,

victory beer and bandages.

 :grin:

But yeah should become clear when you're under there, careful and not to get metal flakes in your eye lying on your back....

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: skem55 on 03 February 2009, 22:59

Quote from: Neo Badness on 03 February 2009, 21:33

big hammer

hit really hard

a number of times

WD40

Swear

Hit again

Skin knuckles x2

Create new swear words

Find larger hammer

Question why you're removing them in first place.

Remove,

victory beer and bandages.

 :grin:

But yeah should become clear when you're under there, careful and not to get metal flakes in your eye lying on your back....

lol sounds like shud get a few beers in then lol

i've already created a few new swear words with the car already, ill just use them!

stuart

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: skem55 on 04 February 2009, 19:33

two mins with me mates air ratchet and bang it was gone lol

wasnt actually that rusty took me longer gettin under the car and finding the nuts lol

stuart

Title: Re: mk2 rear small bumper removal
Post by: Neo Badness on 05 February 2009, 17:06

Got off lightly by the sounds of it, but it's much better when you expect it to be a nightmare and it's a doddle than vice versa... :grin:

Air ratchet.....sweet...  :nerd: