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post Aug 21 2009, 05:19 AM
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so the PO of my new to me 914 says to me "the rear decklid won't stay shut"..............oh okay no big deal, I say.


Wrong! I think of myself as fairly capable, so it pains me to ask, but why is it that the plunger engages the striker but won't stay engaged (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
I took the 2 pieces off the car, brought them together in hand, and can see them join, but even then won't stay together......whats the deal? Am I missing something here? I did notice the two points that join are not a square notch but more of an angled union (why I don't know) and there was wear on the 2 parts that slide past one another........... I'm stumped (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Aug 21 2009, 07:22 AM
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After 30 years things wear out. The piece on the trunk that looks like a penis is wore down to the point that the "head" will not catch on the latch and stay latched. Common problem.
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post Aug 21 2009, 07:27 AM
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A little booger weld a file will fix it. Or maybe you can find a replacement part.

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post Aug 21 2009, 07:43 AM
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:agree ...what they said... Find another local and slap in a better used part than the one you have.

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post Aug 21 2009, 11:39 AM
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A little booger weld and a file will fix it.

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post Aug 21 2009, 12:54 PM
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huh......so I'm not a complete 'tard then (thats re assuring). I tried grinding down the latch on the body side last night to allow the clasp to come further in......to no avail.
Seems like a stupid design if I may, considering VW never used one that looked like that (that I know of being an early water cooled VW guy). Ok, I'll come up with a fix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) thanks guys
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post Aug 21 2009, 02:08 PM
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huh......so I'm not a complete 'tard then (thats re assuring). I tried grinding down the latch on the body side last night to allow the clasp to come further in......to no avail.
Seems like a stupid design if I may, considering VW never used one that looked like that (that I know of being an early water cooled VW guy). Ok, I'll come up with a fix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) thanks guys



Try posting an add in the classifieds for working latch. I'm sure someone here will have one for you.
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post Aug 21 2009, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(993inNC @ Aug 21 2009, 11:54 AM) *

huh......so I'm not a complete 'tard then (thats re assuring). I tried grinding down the latch on the body side last night to allow the clasp to come further in......to no avail.
Seems like a stupid design if I may, considering VW never used one that looked like that (that I know of being an early water cooled VW guy). Ok, I'll come up with a fix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) thanks guys



Try posting an add in the classifieds for working latch. I'm sure someone here will have one for you.


Check with "bd stone" he's a member here, he probably has one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 21 2009, 02:19 PM
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I tried grinding down the latch on the body side last night to allow the clasp to come further in......to no avail.


You need to add material to the lower portion of the < shaped cutout on the pin.

The edge wears down to a roundish shape and the pin starts slipping.
Easy fix if you have a welder and a metal file.
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post Aug 21 2009, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 21 2009, 04:19 PM) *

QUOTE(993inNC @ Aug 21 2009, 10:54 AM) *

I tried grinding down the latch on the body side last night to allow the clasp to come further in......to no avail.


You need to add material to the lower portion of the < shaped cutout on the pin.

The edge wears down to a roundish shape and the pin starts slipping.
Easy fix if you have a welder and a metal file.
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Oh...........I have a welder (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I saw the wear area last night you're talking about and thought about the extra material thing but I didn't think that would do it since its a v shaped notch and not square. Thought about filling it in completely and starting over with the notch.......thoughts?
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post Aug 21 2009, 04:24 PM
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Same here. I just tell women it used to be huge but I wore it down to a nub.

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After 30 years things wear out. The piece on the trunk that looks like a penis is wore down to the point that the "head" will not catch on the latch and stay latched. Common problem.
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post Aug 21 2009, 05:09 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) LMAO............that's just wrong on so many levels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) LMAO............that's just wrong on so many levels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)



Ah Grasshopper..... in time you will learn that on 914World the words "politically correct" and 'socially adept" do not exist.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Aug 21 2009, 06:17 PM
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QUOTE(993inNC @ Aug 21 2009, 06:09 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) LMAO............that's just wrong on so many levels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)



Ah Grasshopper..... in time you will learn that on 914World the words "politically correct" and 'socially adept" do not exist.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) lets rock! I'll feel right at home then (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Aug 21 2009, 06:33 PM
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What did I start...what the fu....never mind.
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QUOTE(993inNC @ Aug 21 2009, 06:09 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) LMAO............that's just wrong on so many levels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)



Ah Grasshopper..... in time you will learn that on 914World the words "politically correct" and 'socially adept" do not exist.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) lets rock! I'll feel right at home then (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Aug 22 2009, 07:20 AM
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Oh pa-lease..............make a comment like #11 post and then ask what you started (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You know what you've done young man, you know.....
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post Aug 22 2009, 09:57 AM
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Never again...I'm one of those east coast left wing, Colbert lovin'...I can't afford to get kicked out of this group; need the support ad technical advice wayyyyyyy too much. Please don't tell anybody I wasn't PC and that I used humor...PLEASE!!!

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Oh pa-lease..............make a comment like #11 post and then ask what you started (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You know what you've done young man, you know.....
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post Aug 22 2009, 12:30 PM
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Well now I don't have to, you just did (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Please don't clean up on my account. You're chatting with the king of smart a$$
Colbert I could never stand when he was on John Stewart's show, but lately I've gotten mildly into him and his show. He's starting to do what Stewart has done, which is sprinkle in true sincere feelings and opinions wrapped in sarcasm, ones I find myself siding with. And i dug his half baked attempt at running for South Carolina office.
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If you wanna see my true, jew, colors, check out my the site for my baddass motorcycle club, now in our sixth year, Semites On Bikes (SOB), a group of non-sterotypical jews (and about 25% non jews). Or Google us and see our nude calendar for animal rescue, or our battle with the KKK at Gettysburg, etc.

www.semitesonbikes.com (don't try to join unless you have a bike)
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Well now I don't have to, you just did (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Please don't clean up on my account. You're chatting with the king of smart a$$
Colbert I could never stand when he was on John Stewart's show, but lately I've gotten mildly into him and his show. He's starting to do what Stewart has done, which is sprinkle in true sincere feelings and opinions wrapped in sarcasm, ones I find myself siding with. And i dug his half baked attempt at running for South Carolina office.
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