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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Gloves88 on 19 September 2008, 16:37

Title: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: Gloves88 on 19 September 2008, 16:37

I'm in the process of removing the wing, I have all the bolts removed, arch off etc.

The bit im having trouble with is the lip that runs along the door line...it seems to be glued...is it still possible to remove the wing?

Its an 1989 Gti 8v if that makes a difference.

Thanks

Title: Re: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: tobz. on 19 September 2008, 16:45

That's the factory sealant that sticks like sh!t to a blanket even after all these years.
You could try getting a heatgun in there to soften it all up or a stanley knife with a fresh blade and slice the sealant along the edge of the wing. If you just try and rip the wing off it will make a right mess as I discovered on a golf I was breaking a few years back.

Title: Re: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: Mr Blue on 19 September 2008, 16:46

The sealer is real strong!

Did you remove the two bolts from under the plastic inner arch cover?

Title: Re: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: oakgreengolf on 19 September 2008, 16:47

under all that glue stuff you will find 2 bolts. I used a srew driver to prise it away to get at the bolts.   :smiley:

Title: Re: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: bigman_10 on 19 September 2008, 17:16

its a digging mission through the sealer to find them bolts mate! just jet a screw driver and start now, you should have em out be christmas!

Title: Re: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: Gloves88 on 19 September 2008, 18:20

I havent removed those bolts....I guess its time to go digging then....I cant even see them  :undecided:

Cheers for the help guys

Mr Blue...inner arch cover? two bolts? will check  :smiley:

Title: Re: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: adam_mk2 on 19 September 2008, 21:56

haha i remember removing a wing from a golf for the first time, what an experience that was, i was so confused trying to find the bolts under that bloody sealer!!!!! took forever

Title: Re: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: Gloves88 on 20 September 2008, 10:20

Awesome....looks like it will be a long day....off to start this now  :smiley:

Title: Re: How do I remove the wing?
Post by: bigman_10 on 20 September 2008, 23:47

did you manage it mate? :laugh: