Re: Trunk-Latch springs

["jtrealty@xxxx " <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Be careful in changing the tension of the spring connected to the 
"popper bar". Making it too strong will cause it to be harder to open 
the trunk and also latching closed. It is a balance to get it right so 
adjust it just enough to make it work, don't add a second spring. Also 
MAKE SURE that the latch is perfectly lined up so the latch bar is 
falling directly into the lock and not rubbing the sides. I have seen 
the latch bars worn thin from rubbing the edges of the lock, any drag 
just makes things worse. Another thing to point out is many times the 
lock needs to be adjusted down to get the hood to sit right to the 
fenders but there is not enough adjustment so remove the lock and 
elongate the bolt holes to allow the lock to set a little lower. 
Properly adjusted you can open the bonnet with 1 hand. All of this 
also goes for the lock on the engine cover. The struts have nothing to 
do with these adjustments.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757