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Old 28-04-2011, 03:56 PM
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Anyone know of a guide/how to of how to pop the front wings of a mk4 escort?

I Know its a case off drill out the spot welds on the inner wing and slam panel, but are there any more hidden ones anywhere, ie down the door etc?
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Originally Posted by chris m1
Anyone know of a guide/how to of how to pop the front wings of a mk4 escort?

I Know its a case off drill out the spot welds on the inner wing and slam panel, but are there any more hidden ones anywhere, ie down the door etc?
behind the indicator area ,down the door ,bottom of sill ,and behind the bumper area i believe ,and i think there is a bolt located near the washer bottle
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A pilar, where the wing meets the floor/sill, behind the bumper onto the little flap out panel and some behind the indicator too i beleve
do what you see then pull on the wing and where its doesnt move its welded

there are air powered drills made to do that job too, when you pressure up it grips the flange of the wing/inner wing panel, they are awesome!!! i love doing spot welds on cars with that drill

i used to get mk6 wings off in less than 5 minutes
not good if you cant get to the rear panel tho

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So is it best to pop the door off as well or can it be left in situ?
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Cheers chaps exactly how you said it would be, now just gotta find someone to fit it..

Rep power on its way fellas
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