Is it as straight forward, as it appears, to replace a front wing on a 1984
Golf GTI. I think I`ve found all the bolt fittings but is there anything I
should be looking out for. Is this a job that can be done without disturbing
the front bumper?

tonyelkins wrote:
It would be much easier to R&R the front bumper. I'm guessing from
your describing a "fender" as a "wing" you have a Euro-spec car, so I'm
not sure what all is involved but on a US-spec car it's a matter of
removing four bolts and sliding it out. Since we have bigger, heavier,
uglier bumpers I am guessing yours shouldn't be much different.

One thing you will need to be aware of, when you get all the bolts out
you may have to heat the seams up a little with a good hair dryer or
heat gun as there's some seam sealer between the fender and the body
that tends to "grip" a little and will make the fender difficult to
remove even if all the hardware is removed.

good luck,

nate

We Yanks often think of a "wing" as a vent window, but I guess you are
referring to the fender - correct?

"tonyelkins" <tony (AT) nogoslow (DOT) fsnet.co.uk> wrote

Re; the issue of "the wing" may I clarify this by describing the front
panel including the wheel arch. Thank you ever so much about your advice. I
will tell you how I get on with the task. Many thanks. Tony
"Papa" <bikingis (AT) my (DOT) fun> wrote

"Papa" <bikingis (AT) my (DOT) fun> wrote

I usually think of it as something birds and airplanes use to fly

"Matt B." <noway (AT) hellno (DOT) com> wrote

like flying, but without the stewardess !:-))

Definitely have to have the stewardesses. And not the United "I'm working
toward a non-existant pension" Airline stewardesses, but more along the
lines of the China "I get to go someplace cool?" Airlines stews.

Besides.... after an hour, your hungry for another....

Nevermind... I'll digress another day, and return you to the talk about
sheet metal.



"tonyelkins" <tony (AT) nogoslow (DOT) fsnet.co.uk> wrote