Re: scirocco question

[Hotblack Desiato <dan@r42h173.res.gatech.edu>]

> 
> I just bought an '87 scirocco 16 valve and I was told to join this mailing
> list for all the best information so I figured that I would ask you all a
> couple of question I had about my car, seeing as I'm not in the least bit
> a mechanic.
> My first question is for some reason my trunk just will NOT open even
> though the key will go in and turn, it just won't unlatch itself and lift
> up.  If I go inside the car though I mess with the lock from inside the
> hatch and I can then get it to pop open, does anyone have any idea what
> the problem might be?   

I had the same problem. Since you can pop the lock from inside, this is an
easy (and free) fix. Undo the 2 phillips head screws that hold the latch
in. The latch is then attached to the lock cylinder by a metal linkage
that is shaped like a twisted "S". Unhook the latch from the linkage, and
the linkage from the lock cylinder, but PAY ATTENTION to how how the link
is oriented. Mark the top forward end with a magic marker or something.
This is the voice of experience here.

Now take that little S-shaped link and squeeze it in your vise so that it
is 1/8 to 1/4 inch shorter than original. Reinstall, should work fine. 


> My last question is, the drivers side door hydraulic arm that holds the
> door open is not working and the door will not stay open unless I hold it
> open.  Again is this somethimg easy and cheap that I could do on my own or
> is this going to be an expensive project that I'm going to have to have a
> professional look at.
> 

There's a hydraulic arm that holds your door open? Are you sure you don't
have a Delorean?

Dan
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