Finally fixed my bumper cover

Bill in Mtl · March 31st, 2007, 12:26 AM

Local shop did a hack job putting it back on after a radiator replacement.**Missing bolts - rubber grommets in wrong areas - front end was completely misaligned.**Was mid-winter when it happened - and did not notice the shoddy workmanship.**

Ended up loosing a corner light due to the constant play in the front end.**Picked up a complete set of replacement bolts, clips, screws, etc from VW - and just finished pulling everything off - and putting it back.

Looks good - granted the car is filthy, but everything is where it should be, new corner lights are installed - and the alignment is perfect, or as perfect as can be for a 99.**:boink:

Here are a few dirty pics - have a good one, next up - spring clean up, wash, wax - the whole shabang !!

deloreandriven · March 31st, 2007, 02:20 AM

all new hardware from dealer, wow you are a rich man. i bought a couple of bolts from the dealer for my passat, when i bought it( motor was blown and all the front end was in the car ) and they cost a 25 bucks for like 6 bolts.

congrats on purchasing the proper stuff.:cheers:

Bill in Mtl · March 31st, 2007, 03:01 AM

Basically ran out of other options.

Was having my cv boot changed this week, the car was up on the lift, and I had a bucket full of bolts, etc and nothing really fit properly.

Especially the ones under the car, they have these weird push and twist clips that we could just not find a replacement for.

It was not cheap - but it's done right. Besides, changing corner lights does not thrill me either.

deloreandriven · March 31st, 2007, 03:06 AM

been there / done that !**those damn push / twist thing's.

Driver.Found · April 2nd, 2007, 08:02 AM

Car looks good.
Congrats on getting all the right gear. I deal with VW quite a bit so I can imagine what that whole list set you back.
Its worth it though isn't it? :driver:

Malachi · April 3rd, 2007, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deloreandriven

all new hardware from dealer, wow you are a rich man. i bought a couple of bolts from the dealer for my passat, when i bought it( motor was blown and all the front end was in the car ) and they cost a 25 bucks for like 6 bolts.

congrats on purchasing the proper stuff.:cheers:

25 bucks for 6 bolt is a great price...... I had an interpid in for a tranny rebuild...... after all was said and done. 4 bolt 800$ from the dealer frame mount bolts.........stupid car

kerpalavtar · February 1st, 2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malachi

25 bucks for 6 bolt is a great price...... I had an interpid in for a tranny rebuild...... after all was said and done. 4 bolt 800$ from the dealer frame mount bolts.........stupid car

I could get those 6 bolts at 20 bucks

March 31st, 2007, 12:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bill in Mtl Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 15	Finally fixed my bumper cover Local shop did a hack job putting it back on after a radiator replacement.Missing bolts - rubber grommets in wrong areas - front end was completely misaligned.Was mid-winter when it happened - and did not notice the shoddy workmanship. Ended up loosing a corner light due to the constant play in the front end.Picked up a complete set of replacement bolts, clips, screws, etc from VW - and just finished pulling everything off - and putting it back. Looks good - granted the car is filthy, but everything is where it should be, new corner lights are installed - and the alignment is perfect, or as perfect as can be for a 99.**:boink: Here are a few dirty pics - have a good one, next up - spring clean up, wash, wax - the whole shabang !!

March 31st, 2007, 02:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
deloreandriven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 138	RE: Finally fixed my bumper cover all new hardware from dealer, wow you are a rich man. i bought a couple of bolts from the dealer for my passat, when i bought it( motor was blown and all the front end was in the car ) and they cost a 25 bucks for like 6 bolts. congrats on purchasing the proper stuff.:cheers:

March 31st, 2007, 03:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bill in Mtl Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 15	RE: Finally fixed my bumper cover Basically ran out of other options. Was having my cv boot changed this week, the car was up on the lift, and I had a bucket full of bolts, etc and nothing really fit properly. Especially the ones under the car, they have these weird push and twist clips that we could just not find a replacement for. It was not cheap - but it's done right. Besides, changing corner lights does not thrill me either.

March 31st, 2007, 03:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
deloreandriven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 138	RE: Finally fixed my bumper cover been there / done that !**those damn push / twist thing's.

April 2nd, 2007, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Driver.Found Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 140	RE: Finally fixed my bumper cover Car looks good. Congrats on getting all the right gear. I deal with VW quite a bit so I can imagine what that whole list set you back. Its worth it though isn't it? :driver:


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