The 'E' Type Forum

Hi,

I'm replacing the rear E Type boot badge as my original snapped when being removed prior to being resprayed. I have purchased a replacement (BD 27666) from one of the usual outlets and have discovered that the pin holes do not line up . The pin by the "E" is just over 1-1.5 mm off the original hole once the little plastic insert has been placed.

I do not want to force it and wondered if this was a problem with non original badges or was someone careless with the drill when the original was drilled when she rolled off the production line?

Any ideas chaps?

My money is on the reproduction item being of the usual poor fit and/or quality we've come to expect. Can't they just check these parts with original cars before they release them for sale?

I'm off to check whether my JAGUAR badge fits the tailgate drillings, now.

I would just snap the offending pin off & put a bit of silicone under it or a tiny bit of double-sided tape. The worst that can happen is it will fall off, and the alternative is throw it in the bin anyway.

Your not alone, Same happened to me, just would not line up, although I cant remember how I overcame the problem.

I will report back to the retailer and ask for a refund.

In the meantime I've sourced a new original part from an old stock of spares. Hopefully this should fit as it carries the same makers marks and part numbers as my broken original.

Fingers

And thanks for all your help