removle of a wing
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old_school
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removle of a wing
hello folks any tips on removing a wing on my mk2 ? i heard its a nightmare of a job i may need a box of plasters
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Reverend Frog
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Re: removle of a wing
I did it on my car a few years ago...
I am pretty kack-handed and I managed it
Just make sure all bolts are removed (including from the door shuts and behind the bumper, and all the wheel arch liner screws are out too.
VW put a load of sealer in to keep them in place so some brute force may also be required!
I am pretty kack-handed and I managed it
Just make sure all bolts are removed (including from the door shuts and behind the bumper, and all the wheel arch liner screws are out too.
VW put a load of sealer in to keep them in place so some brute force may also be required!
Previously owned:
1988 1.6 GT
1989 1.8 GT
1982 1.6 GTI
1993 Corrado VR6
1988 1.6 GT
1989 1.8 GT
1982 1.6 GTI
1993 Corrado VR6
Re: removle of a wing
I've helped fit one and can confirm that VW got a bit giddy with the sealant!!!!!
If you have a body kit on it then it'll be pain to get the kit to lock together, good luck ;)
If you have a body kit on it then it'll be pain to get the kit to lock together, good luck ;)
Re: removle of a wing
Way late on this one, but if it helps anyone I used a hot air gun to get the sealant smoking (literally!). You can then scrape off the sealant and pull the wing away a lot easier.
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Nate
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Re: removle of a wing
fire is the answer! get a blow torch on it to soften the sealer and scrape off.
i know people say vw went muts with the sealant, but i bet no one has ever found rust under the facory sealant
i know people say vw went muts with the sealant, but i bet no one has ever found rust under the facory sealant
