trunk/engine lid N/A vs turbo

jholder · 04-05-2009, 11:15 PM

So here's the deal, the trunk lid on my turbo had a bit of rust, so I swapped lids with my N/A parts car. The problem is, that now I can't open the trunk with the engine lid all the way down with having contact issues. If i pop the ending lid, it will open with no contact at all.

My question is, are the N/A trunks the same size as the Turbo trunk lids? I can't imagine they wouldn't be.

On a side note, I seem to recall that even with the original trunk lid, there was still a bit of contact between trunk at engine lid.

I was just out looking at the mounting bolts, and neither one really has any (apparent) way of adjusting things. Maybe the engine lid is riding too low? Not sure. Any help would be appreciated.

MR2-MRnot · 04-05-2009, 11:26 PM

there should be a LITTLE bit of play in the mount bolts for the engine lid, just loosen all four and push it towards the window, if it goes any further, my engine lid did this after i dented the trunk lid, so i beat it with a mallet, either way i would try it

jholder · 04-05-2009, 11:31 PM

I loosened alll four of the engine lid bolts, and held it pretty much straight up. it doesnt want to go any further. All though I will say, the gap between trunk and windshield does look a little wider than I think it should.

MR2-MRnot · 04-05-2009, 11:33 PM

hmm, strange, mine had quite a bit of play...get the drill out, lengthen the holes, and try again!!

besides, its not custom until u cut it! (thats wat the homos with "bagged S dimes" say that live around me...

jholder · 04-06-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MR2-MRnot

hmm, strange, mine had quite a bit of play...get the drill out, lengthen the holes, and try again!!

besides, its not custom until u cut it! (thats wat the homos with "bagged S dimes" say that live around me...

I considered cutting out and rewelding the mounting points, but that seemed to be a bit extreme.

MR2-MRnot · 04-06-2009, 01:06 AM

lol, whatever works tho! u might as well, of course, if u can find some magical way of fixing it, im sure its reatively common, u could help others!!!! and what feels better than that!?....no comment

MR2-MRnot · 04-06-2009, 01:07 AM

i forgot to ask, what are you going to do with the turbo engine lid???

jholder · 04-06-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MR2-MRnot

i forgot to ask, what are you going to do with the turbo engine lid???

I swapped trunk lids, not engine lids. The NA engine lid is still sitting on the parts car.

ebouwman · 04-06-2009, 02:14 AM

shouldn't you be able to shove the engine lid a bit forward, and the trunk lid a bit back? I assume there should be a bit of play in the trunk lid mounting as well.

Oh and what the hell are "bagged S dimes"?

MR2-MRnot · 04-06-2009, 08:03 AM

lol, my bad, "bagged S dimes" are s-10s with air ride, they have the ability to drag the ground with the flip of a switch....worst idea ever, but to each there own

ebouwman · 04-06-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MR2-MRnot

lol, my bad, "bagged S dimes" are s-10s with air ride, they have the ability to drag the ground with the flip of a switch....worst idea ever, but to each there own

Ya i kinda looked it up on google, and as soon as i saw bagged referring to the suspension i got it

Agreed, worst idea ever

04-05-2009, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jholder I put the ho in 'hosale Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 468 Thanks: 8 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	trunk/engine lid N/A vs turbo So here's the deal, the trunk lid on my turbo had a bit of rust, so I swapped lids with my N/A parts car. The problem is, that now I can't open the trunk with the engine lid all the way down with having contact issues. If i pop the ending lid, it will open with no contact at all. My question is, are the N/A trunks the same size as the Turbo trunk lids? I can't imagine they wouldn't be. On a side note, I seem to recall that even with the original trunk lid, there was still a bit of contact between trunk at engine lid. I was just out looking at the mounting bolts, and neither one really has any (apparent) way of adjusting things. Maybe the engine lid is riding too low? Not sure. Any help would be appreciated.

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04-05-2009, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron, OH-IO Posts: 668 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	there should be a LITTLE bit of play in the mount bolts for the engine lid, just loosen all four and push it towards the window, if it goes any further, my engine lid did this after i dented the trunk lid, so i beat it with a mallet, either way i would try it

04-05-2009, 11:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
jholder I put the ho in 'hosale Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 468 Thanks: 8 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I loosened alll four of the engine lid bolts, and held it pretty much straight up. it doesnt want to go any further. All though I will say, the gap between trunk and windshield does look a little wider than I think it should.

04-05-2009, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron, OH-IO Posts: 668 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	hmm, strange, mine had quite a bit of play...get the drill out, lengthen the holes, and try again!! besides, its not custom until u cut it! (thats wat the homos with "bagged S dimes" say that live around me...

04-06-2009, 01:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron, OH-IO Posts: 668 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	lol, whatever works tho! u might as well, of course, if u can find some magical way of fixing it, im sure its reatively common, u could help others!!!! and what feels better than that!?....no comment

04-06-2009, 01:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron, OH-IO Posts: 668 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	i forgot to ask, what are you going to do with the turbo engine lid???

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ebouwman Curve Hugger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BC Posts: 1,600 Thanks: 19 Thanked 51 Times in 51 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	shouldn't you be able to shove the engine lid a bit forward, and the trunk lid a bit back? I assume there should be a bit of play in the trunk lid mounting as well. Oh and what the hell are "bagged S dimes"?

04-06-2009, 08:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron, OH-IO Posts: 668 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	lol, my bad, "bagged S dimes" are s-10s with air ride, they have the ability to drag the ground with the flip of a switch....worst idea ever, but to each there own