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removle of a wing
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:38 am
by old_school
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
Re: removle of a wing
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:43 am
by Reverend Frog
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!
Re: removle of a wing
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:02 am
by eefy
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 ;)
Re: removle of a wing
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:28 pm
by lockup
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.
Re: removle of a wing
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:47 pm
by Nate
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