Rubce Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi AllI know that you can remove the bottom captive hinge plate from the A post by bending back the tabs. But how the heck do you gain access to the top captive plate?RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 This was what my mk 3 spit was looking like as I bought it.Best re-tap or helicoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolmaker Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 hi rubce,you can get through the hole in the inner panel and bend the tab with a screwdriver and get it out, i did mine drivers side.i made some new ones, but i guess you could open the holes to 3/8 unf if stripped, i would use that thread or 10mm fine pitch as standard threads will strip easier.also a good tip is to file or grind a big chamfer on the back where the tabs keep it in place, gives a little bit more adjustment.persevere and you can get it out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolmaker Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 hi again, you can get better access to the tabs from the hole above where the door stay is shown here on my replacement panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 7235 wrote:hi again, you can get better access to the tabs from the hole above where the door stay is shown here on my replacement panelAre you a keyhole surgeon Ian? :) How on earth can you get in through that little hole with anything to give enough force to pull the tabs up. I'm interested in this because I may have to do the same job.You're doing a great job on your car and made huge progress in a short time. I could use your skills down here. Fancy a longish holiday in Devon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolmaker Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 hi john, the tabs can be bent up easy enough i can get a driver in there to do it ok, i replaced mine on the drivers side with this method.the passenger ones came with new plates fitted, but i removed them to grind the chamfer on. they are easily bent with the fingers.i will be coming to dorset in the summer but the welder wont be with me, and the skills are not good without the tools,anyway you dont need me you are doing a fantastic job with the special;. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 7235 wrote:hi john, i will be coming to dorset in the summer but the welder wont be with me, and the skills are not good without the tools,That's okay Ian. I've got all the gear but no idea :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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