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#1 Roadster boot lid springs

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:29 am
by paustin
Has anybody perfected an easy way to replace boot lid springs - mine have just broken ( one side ) and I plan to replace both?

#2

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:33 am
by neil4444
Hi, instructions are in the knowledge base under boot springs...

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#3

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:30 pm
by mark10337
easiest using some mole grips (small and medium sized)

#4

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:23 pm
by nefematic
Of great help is a good strong vice to hold the bracket while pulling the springs in to place.
Martin

#5

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:42 pm
by JagWaugh
or send me your email and I will send you a .pdf photoessay. Some pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/JagWaugh1968, album "E Type Bootlid Springs"

Andrew