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Re: trunk springs and deformed lid

To: Bob Douglas <b_s_d@ureach.com>
Subject: Re: trunk springs and deformed lid
From: jumpinjan <jservaites@woh.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 04 May 2002 09:03:22 -0700
Bob Douglas wrote:
> 
> While we're talking about the trunk springs....
> 
> My S.II trunk/boot lid has been deformed from what appears to
> be the spring mechanism over-extending and hanging as you try

Yes, I see it on a lot of deck lids. The metal around that area needed
to be reinforced with more sheet metal welded in. I have seen the area
have metal fatigue cracks from the flexing. 
Jan
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