Engine Hatch | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

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My FiberFab Speedster has an engine hatch that does not fit correctly (a common problem, I hear). I don't simply want to start trying to bend it, and it appears that the arms connecting the hatch to the shell are as far in as they can go. Anyone out there know of a solution to this? As you're facing the rear of the car, the left side appears to curve up, so the left lip doesn't even touch the weatherstripping on the opening rim underneath. Obviously, that end needs to go down. The right side fits correctly. Thanks.

3/3/0512:49 PM

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Former Member

My FiberFab Speedster has an engine hatch that does not fit correctly (a common problem, I hear). I don't simply want to start trying to bend it, and it appears that the arms connecting the hatch to the shell are as far in as they can go. Anyone out there know of a solution to this? As you're facing the rear of the car, the left side appears to curve up, so the left lip doesn't even touch the weatherstripping on the opening rim underneath. Obviously, that end needs to go down. The right side fits correctly. Thanks.

Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Mike

Quick fix...Move the the hinge mounting plate that is mounted to the firewall down a bit , this will bring down the high side of the deck lid

Alan

3/3/051:03 PM

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