replacing 80 spec spoiler with 90 spec item... how?
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replacing 80 spec spoiler with 90 spec item... how?
How do i remove my spoiler? Is it all done via the bolts under the caps or do I need to take bits of the understand of the tailgate apart to get to the bolts as well?
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Dan
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iirc there is 4 bolts under the caps and 1 in the centre (from inside)
but....
the 90 spec spolier is bolted in different places so you will need to clean to boot off propperly (as there will be a thick black line where it sat) and then redrill to boot lid for the 90 spec to fit.
Last 1 I changed i just swapped the bootlds over complete was soooo much less hastle
but....
the 90 spec spolier is bolted in different places so you will need to clean to boot off propperly (as there will be a thick black line where it sat) and then redrill to boot lid for the 90 spec to fit.
Last 1 I changed i just swapped the bootlds over complete was soooo much less hastle
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I never bothered with all that. Just fit the 2 rear screws and the 10mm nut from underneath. If the spoiler isnt bent at all it wont need the front screws.
If it is though just drill 2 small holes in the tailgate, and fit a couple of self tappers. Its not load bearing so as long as it cant be nicked, i'll be ok.
If it is though just drill 2 small holes in the tailgate, and fit a couple of self tappers. Its not load bearing so as long as it cant be nicked, i'll be ok.
I did this on my old series 2 with my leg in plaster after an operation so you should have no problems.
Take the old spoiler off ( the screws might be rusted )
Put the 90 spec one on , locate it with the 2 bottom screws
Mark where you will have to drill holes in the higher holes
Take the spoiler off
Drill the holes
Put the spoiler back on
I used self tapping screws and secure it to the body work
This all sounds easy but should the screws be rotten beyond being able to undo them which mine were.
I didn't realise that there is a metal frame in the spoiler and cut V's above the screw locations taking chunks out of the spoiler till I could drill the screws out.
It was a pain in the arse but well worth it
Take the old spoiler off ( the screws might be rusted )
Put the 90 spec one on , locate it with the 2 bottom screws
Mark where you will have to drill holes in the higher holes
Take the spoiler off
Drill the holes
Put the spoiler back on
I used self tapping screws and secure it to the body work
This all sounds easy but should the screws be rotten beyond being able to undo them which mine were.
I didn't realise that there is a metal frame in the spoiler and cut V's above the screw locations taking chunks out of the spoiler till I could drill the screws out.
It was a pain in the arse but well worth it
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