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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Volkswagavin on 31 October 2005, 09:54

Title: Tailgate catch
Post by: Volkswagavin on 31 October 2005, 09:54

Minor problem here, but my tailgate is becoming very stubborn and refuses to lock most of the time.  Is it just a case of unscrewing the old one and putting a new one on?  A huge novelty spoiler is not something I really want!

Title: Re: Tailgate catch
Post by: Judderi on 31 October 2005, 10:11

It would be much easier to fix or replace the lock rather than the whole tailgate.

Title: Re: Tailgate catch
Post by: Mr Blue on 31 October 2005, 10:17

there are two rubber stopper things at the corners of the tailgate (like the one on the slam pannel). Screw them in and then try and close the boot  :smiley:

Title: Re: Tailgate catch
Post by: Volkswagavin on 01 November 2005, 09:04

haha! I had no intention of replacing the entire tailgate!  It's one of the few tailgates I've seen without any rust on it!

I'd just be replacing the lock.  I think the spring has gone which keeps the catch in place, it just spins around freely at the moment.

Title: Re: Tailgate catch
Post by: Judderi on 03 November 2005, 15:26

I thought it sounded to dumb to be true.  :laugh: