Re: scirocco question

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Rich Deede----TOOL FAN wrote:
> 
> 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?
> My other question is the lever on the driver seat that you pick up to drop
> the upper part of the seat and allow people in to the back will not do
> anything and I can't fold the drivers seat down.  Is there anyway this can
> be fixed easily or is this a difficult project?
> 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.
> 
> I thank you guys for your help,
> Rich
> 1987 scirocco 16v-Black
> 
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As far as the seat back goes, I had good luck when I merely unhooked the
cables from the retainer hooks and kinked them.  It shortened them just
enough to work flawlessly without shortening them too much.
 
Jim Buck,
ES #99
1997 Points Champion,
E-Stock Champion,
Fort Wayne Region, SCCA
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