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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: xcore on 28 February 2009, 00:58

Title: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: xcore on 28 February 2009, 00:58

Alright guys trying to remove my big bumpers splitter but it just wont budge, any tips?

cheers

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: danny_p on 28 February 2009, 01:04

hit mutipull rabbits at high speed,    fit it's been fitted properly it's a b!tch to remove

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: dan7 on 28 February 2009, 19:45

BIG wide blade screwdriver and plenty of patience, or a mate to keep tabs down. Right bl00dy ballache!!!!

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: xcore on 28 February 2009, 22:34

ended up cutting the tabs off with a junior hacksaw :laugh:

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: Conker on 01 March 2009, 16:52

Quote from: xcore on 28 February 2009, 22:34

ended up cutting the tabs off with a junior hacksaw :laugh:

That'll do it. Permanently.

 :shocked:

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: Alpine mike on 01 March 2009, 18:40

Quote from: Conker on 01 March 2009, 16:52

Quote from: xcore on 28 February 2009, 22:34

ended up cutting the tabs off with a junior hacksaw :laugh:

That'll do it. Permanently.

 :shocked:

I spose you could rivet the thing back on? personally id just rip it off with brute force, from memory i think they do release by pulling it off towards you.

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: xcore on 01 March 2009, 21:09

im replacing it anyway.....

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: JC on 01 March 2009, 21:15

mine comes off every time I REVERSE straight onto me driveway  :laugh:

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: Eddie on 08 March 2009, 00:40

I had a Badger incident. The splitter brought the brunt of the exchange and needed replacing.
Get underneath the splitter ( take an old pillow/ head rest and head torch) and locate the spiggots, i used a pair of plyers to manipulate the spiggots staight while my mate pulled from the front. Came of easily enough.--------------However,,

Fitting a new one was a complete SOD. Lots of sweating and swearing and the two parts finally went on.

My tip-- deep breathing and be patient. Oh yeah, drink lots of tea.

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: Mr Blue on 08 March 2009, 01:46

I always remove mine when im washing the car.

Pull the outer corners away first (closest to the arch) and work your way to the middle.

Title: Re: removing the bloody splitter off big bumpers
Post by: sidecarphil on 08 March 2009, 08:11

i dont need to pull the outer corners off

they are sticking out every morning anyway just a quick kick and they are back on LOL till tommorrow