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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: cняis on 01 November 2010, 12:00
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Hi guys
how silly of me.... i removed a front panel from a scrappy car and forgot where all the bolts go, as my original one is missing some bolts :rolleyes:
i took all the bolts from the scrap vehicle too but can anyone shed some light on where the bolts go?
i know theres one right at the bottom (bolts into rad support cross member) and IIRC two under each headlamp hole?
Refresh my memory guys :grin: if youve got a pic that would be great
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just look at the holes in the slam panel, you'll see the holes where bolts were due to witness marks, p[lus also where there is a hole see if you can see thread behind it for it to screw into!
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I'm still looking for a bolt that fits the lower slam pannel I think they were either massive self tapping ones or they need a nut on the back with washers :undecided:
Its weird mines the same could not find decent bolts that worked aswell? :lipsrsealed:
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all the bolts in the slam panel should be the same, they are self-tappers as you say. vw will sell you one
N 0159461 - hexagon head panel screw, A6,5X19
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all the bolts in the slam panel should be the same, they are self-tappers as you say. vw will sell you one
N 0159461 - hexagon head panel screw, A6,5X19
Right proberly the metal has been abused over the years and the self tappers are too small on mine hence a bigger one is needed.
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yea sounds like it. if you can get behind the panel sometimes tapping the rear of it with a hammer/drift can flatten the thread a bit and allow you to get a screw to tighten again?
heres a pic anyway, can see 2 per side under the lights, 2 per side top of the wings and 1 more down the bottom in the middle
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/gti33.jpg)
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You got project page I never see you work John? :cool:
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I do on clubgti, got 2 one for the gti and one for the cabby i sold early this year :)
I dont really update as often as I should, spend too much time doing actual work rather than taking photos every 5 minutes :grin:
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Haaa I'll go over and check it out soon :cool:
You full time mechanic now? can't remember if you were looking at studying full time for it?
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no still working in IT. I'd like to work as a vw mechanic but really I cant afford the drop in pay, I'd have to start again from the bottom of the ladder as I don't have any experience working in a proper garage. I'm sure 'I have spent many hours round the back of my house fiddling with random cars' on the cv wont impress a future employer :grin:
i did get offered an interview with the phirm though, which was highly tempting. if i was single and didn't have a large mortgage I'd seriouly think about changing my career. but then, if you start doing spannering as a job rather than a hobby theres the risk you stop enjoying it!
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Yeah same here its fun for me as a OCD type of pressure relief hobbie!
I still think you can do both, if you don't mind loosing weekends :wink:
Better to diversify than stickin all eggs in one basket :wink: :cool:
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plus if working for a vag specialist tuner place, would they be happy me doing work for cheap on the side, potentially taking away sales, plus would i have to keep a lid on any good stuff stuff I learn there etc. not a fan of members who wont tell you what they have done, keep things a secret to make more money etc. dont see this very often though thankfully (that we know of? :grin:)
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just look at the holes in the slam panel, you'll see the holes where bolts were due to witness marks, p[lus also where there is a hole see if you can see thread behind it for it to screw into!
thanks RJ, but the car has had paint and the replacement front panel is currently primer'd up so i dont have any signs of wear (plus i cant guarantee the holes used in the current panel are correct, especially as the N/S wasnt bolted around the headlamps at all)
so i should be using:
the 2 outer holes each side to the wing,
the 2 outer holes each side under the lamps
and 1 in the centre to the cross member
9 bolts in total
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That sounds about right, and If you want to be anal about it, those bolts should be black in colour!
Thom
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That sounds about right, and If you want to be anal about it, those bolts should be black in colour!
Thom
hammerite them after fitting :evil:
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so this is probably correct then chaps?
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF1425.jpg)
does the top edge of the panel sit on top of the wings?
the current panel is bolted conventionally and sits beneath the wings:
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF1172.jpg)
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so this is probably correct then chaps?
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF1425.jpg)
does the top edge of the panel sit on top of the wings?
the current panel is bolted conventionally and sits beneath the wings:
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/crevice1984/DSCF1172.jpg)
Correct... Is that the panel as its going to be fitted? looks like it needs a coat of Satin black, and not Matt :lipsrsealed:
Thom
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Correct... Is that the panel as its going to be fitted? looks like it needs a coat of Satin black, and not Matt :lipsrsealed:
Thom
its still in primer :rolleyes:
i havent satin black'd it yet :grin:
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Correct... Is that the panel as its going to be fitted? looks like it needs a coat of Satin black, and not Matt :lipsrsealed:
Thom
its still in primer :rolleyes:
i havent satin black'd it yet :grin:
Thank god for that then, because it looks sh!te :evil: just didn't want to say :grin: :grin:
Thom
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yeah you got it, and aye it should be fitted on top of the wings. if its underneath someone has changed the wings and not bothered to remove the slam panel before refitting
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