GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: H Singh on 03 June 2009, 16:57

Title: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: H Singh on 03 June 2009, 16:57

Hi guys i was wondering if anyone has instructions how to fit them, i seem to have misplaced mines. A copy of the would be appreciated, scanned in maybe or if someones seen a how to in a thread somewhere?

Cheers

Title: Re: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: Mr Blue on 04 June 2009, 19:20

Kidah Singh :wink:

Dont fit bonnet lifters at all. They ruin the bonnet position and rub on the inner part of the bonnet. This will rust later.

If you want to know then you take out one wing bolt and the first bonnet bolt and fit the lifter bolts to that. Clip in the strut and your done.

Just watch your face when you open the bonnet. opens rather quickly  :laugh:

Title: Re: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: wil0 on 04 June 2009, 21:45

I want to fit them, but is it really not a good idea? do they all rub and cause issues?

Title: Re: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: jezza16v on 04 June 2009, 23:40

My 8v came with them fitted, I them off, they stopped the bonnet closing properly and you could see the chrome through the bonnet shut line......nasty!
Don't over tighten the coarse threaded ends that go into the top of the wings or you'll strip the thread and be bu**ered. They put a big strain on the bolts because of their shallow angle to the hinges.

Title: Re: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: wil0 on 05 June 2009, 02:01

so basically they are evil?  :sad:
shame because they would be really useful.

Title: Re: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: Wayne on 05 June 2009, 08:37

I have fitted a few of the Bonrath ones and they seem to stop the bonnet closing as it should.

Title: Re: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: Diamond Hell on 05 June 2009, 08:49

Quote from: wil0 on 05 June 2009, 02:01

shame because they would be really useful.

Of all the things I've seen listed as 'really useful' bonnet lifters have to be the least likely to fall into that category.

You have arms, you have a bonnet prop, put the two together and what have you got?  Bonnet lifters!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: JC on 05 June 2009, 09:10

but i am a lazy tw@t  :grin:

Title: Re: how to fit bonnet lifters mark 2 golf??
Post by: H Singh on 05 June 2009, 17:42

humm so ity dnt really seem like a good idea then, i had been given the from a friend who had them sitting around still boxed from when he had his mk2, but now its kinda put me off..anyone got any pics with any on?

Mr Blue : Kidda paji