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> > Afternoon, I was wondering because I don't recall seeing one > > before, but does anyone have a DIY/FAQ on how to align the > > safety latch/hood release on a late model Type 3? > > > According to the Bentley Body and Frame P.11, you can loosen > the 2 bolts on > the upper latch and move the assembly up and down and side to > side, in order > to get it aligned properly. However, it seems that it is > trial and error. I guess technically that should be side to side and front to back. Also, the book says you can adjust the lockpin length by loosening the nut above the spring then turning the lockpin with a flat head screw driver. Jason Smith 71 Square FI AT Columbus, OH USA http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org