dubman 39 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Can you adjust the boot on an e30 so that it isnt lopsided? my right side sits higher than my left, i've tried using nylon washers at the mounts to make it sit flush, but boot starts leaking water because it sits too high any suggestions welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 if you cant make it line up any other way do what you did with the nylon washers, when it sits flat, remove the rubber seal strip and put some string or something of the sort inside it to make that sit slightly higher aswell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Does the right side have to go down or does the left have to go up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Does the right side have to go down or does the left have to go up? the right side has to go down, as the left side sits at a perfect position above the lights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 2 little rubber stops that screw in and out at the rear of the boot lid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam@TMBMW 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Further to this, what's the best way to align a boot left to right so the paenl gap is the same either side? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Tools needed big hammer + block of wood. Thats how we did it in the gool old days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted August 12, 2011 Westy's comment solved the issue for me, thanks for the all input guys, much appreciated, will try the string thing Oli mentioned to seal up the boot better. Sam@TMBMW- i tried adjusting the boot at the hinges, but doesnt really do anything. You probably need to shift the boot latch hook on the boot ( the adjustable L shaped thing) left or right, as this is the centre(ish) of the boot, and will locate the boot relative to the locking latch. Hope that makes sense... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 12, 2011 Further to this, what's the best way to align a boot left to right so the paenl gap is the same either side? Take the latch off the boot and close it. Give it a shove if it isn't aligned while it's open. Dont be too rough ha. You should be able to realign the hinges (bend them). Reattach the latch and adjust it on the boot lid if needed. The bonnet hight adjusts the same as the boot. Doors have shims ect ect... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites