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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Golf_GT_TDI on 30 July 2012, 15:42

Title: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 30 July 2012, 15:42

Just wondered if the hinges can be adjusted any way? is it done at factory with shims? reason is bonnet sits low at rear (under wing level on both sides)
Thanks.

Title: Re: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 23 August 2012, 15:44

Anyone please?

Title: Re: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: Prawny on 23 August 2012, 16:08

I'd stick some washers under there if I were you mate!

Title: Re: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 03 February 2013, 19:52

Right update in case anyone stumbles on this topic and wondered where I got to with it...

I found out that there is a non genuine bonnet fitted to my car  :shocked: anyway so I now have a genuine VW bonnet in the same colour in garage ready to fit next week.

Title: Re: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: scarr89 on 03 February 2013, 20:24

Interesting... :undecided:

Title: Re: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: Nino on 03 February 2013, 22:58

Wow how did that happen?

Title: Re: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 04 February 2013, 00:09

Car was completely original as far as I knew, HPI clear etc, I've owned it since 2011 and previous owner worked for VW, previous owner to that was his father who bought it new in 2003 (his son in fact did all the MOT's and most of servicing on it paperwork from VW confirms that also) I have extensive history with original order form and purchase receipt, FVWSH etc all I can think is it had a minor front end that didn't go through insurance or maybe the bonnet got damaged/vandalised? who knows...

I had noticed the bonnet a bit low as per this topic but thought adjustment or something needed, anyway it was in VW recently having new wing fitted under warranty (corrosion) and I spoke to the VW bodyshop guy and he looked over the bonnet while it was in and came back to me later that day to say its a non genuine bonnet, was missing the seam seals? that are on sides of bonnet and inside the front lip where the metal is folded over, he also couldn't find a VW stamp on it. It then all made sense as to why there was some minor corrosion on the front lip and more imporantly why the fit at top rear of wings wasn't perfect.

Title: Re: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: Nino on 04 February 2013, 08:35

Bloody hell this is thenonly problem when buying cars these days even HPI checks mean sh!t

Title: Re: Bonnet hinges - adjustment for bonnet sitting below wings?
Post by: navmk4gti on 04 February 2013, 13:29

Quote from: Nino on 04 February 2013, 08:35

Bloody hell this is thenonly problem when buying cars these days even HPI checks mean sh!t

+1 best always do own checks on bodywork and look for odd weld spots etc  :smiley: