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Re: alfa-digest V8 #121



In a message dated 10/9/2001 2:44:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
[email protected] writes:


> Subject: Spider Trunk lid spring adjustment
> 
> Hello all,
> If I park on a slope, the trunk lid keep dropping on my head. I looked at 
> the spring lever for the lid, there are 3 notches and right now, they are 
> at the far inside one. If I moved these out to the middle or the far 
> outside one, will this help or am I at the best adjustment already? I tried 
> to wiggle the spring, but it is very strong. What is the best way to switch 
> the notches without having the spring flying in the wrong direction?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Louis Le
> 91 Spider Veloce
> Sunnyvale, CA
> 

       I've had good luck using a deep socket just big enough to fit over the 
end of the spring and a long extension.  Just make sure it doesn't slip!

67 Duetto
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