> Mark McCulley <raven@HALCYON.COM> > > The mud flaps I ordered from Jusk Kampers about a month ago arrived today --- snip > There is one problem though. My van already has black plastic fender > extensions on the trailing edge of the wheelwells that interferes with > mounting the mud flaps. Anyone know how to remove these trim pieces? On my '86 Syncro I have what I think you are describing. They are attached with nuts (about 6 mm I think). I had to spray out the mud and gunk which had accumulated on them and then stick my head into the wheel well with a bright light in order to see them the first time. I think that there are 5 nuts that have to be removed. The nuts attach to studs which are cast into the plastic of the fender extension. I think they are designed to pull off in the event of a sideswipe instead of pulling the nut through the sheet metal. Now, I have a question for you. Are you going to remove the fender extensions permantly? Would you be willing to sell me the one for the right front? Mine was missing when I got my van and I would like to replace it if the price is not too dear. > > Mark McCulley > 87 syncro Westfalia > TRNSPTR Thanks and Best Regards, John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro - Glacie |
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