how to adjust the alignment of the trunk hinge, when the trunk is opened the drivers side hinge hits the left small grill piece Options

[DRPHIL914]

So how can this be adjusted- the hinges were replaced by Tangerine Racing a couple years ago with the aftermarket JWest ones. i dont remember that happening thought until after i got the car back from paint. probably only need about a 1/8” shift backward.

[jim_hoyland]

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914 Rear Trunk Hinge Pivot Kit
Installation Instructions:
1. Do one side at a time. Keep the trunk lid in place so it can be used for proper placement of the hinge.
2. Disconnect the trunk hinge torsion bar. The 914 Haynes manual describes one method to do this, BE CAREFUL as the torsion bars pack a lot of energy.
3. Unbolt the trunk hinge from the trunk and remove the pivot bolt. The trunk hinge may now be removed from the car (this is a good time to clean and paint if desired).
4. Drill out and/or grind off the spot welds that hold the trunk pivot mount to the engine compartment side wall. Remove the mount and clean and paint the area.
5. Install the new trunk pivot onto the trunk hinge (off the car). The head of the bolt should be toward the engine and the nut will be against the heim joint. Tighten securely.
6. Reinstall the hinge on the rear trunk, centering the bolts in the slotted holes to give maximum future adjustability.
7. The new pivot will now be against the side wall. Carefully adjust the trunk for perfect fore/aft and vertical position. Rotate the rear bolts so they are parallel to the closest edge of the hinge (see picture).

Go to: http://www.jwesteng.com/shop/instructions/...nstructions.pdf to see the picture !

8. Mark and drill the wall through the two rear holes and the upper front hole using a 11/32” drill bit. The drill bit size is not critical - smaller or larger bits will increase or decrease the amount of adjustability.
9. Install the forward upper bolt and rear lower bolt. Jack up the car to get clearance around the tire, and test fit the back-up plate on the bolts. A small amount of undercoating and sealant may need to be removed to allow the plate to sit flush. Install the plate and secure with nuts on the two bolts.
10. Now that the hinge is locked in place, open the trunk (a support may be needed to hold the trunk open). There is now access to drill the final hole.
11. Remove the hinge and paint the mounting area to prevent rust.
12. Reinstall the hinge and repeat for the opposite side.
13. Reinstall the torsion bars (metal rollers are recommended) or install an aftermarket trunk shock kit.
This product comes with no warranties of any kind, including warranty of fitness for intended purpose. The user assumes all risk of property damage and/or personal injury arising from the use of this product. Any liability on the part of the manufacturer and/or seller of this product is expressly limited to replacement of the product.
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