boot not closing easy

1. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #1 6th February 2010, 12:08

   my boot sometimes takes a good few slams to close up properly,
   is this just down to the catch being worn out?
2. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #2 6th February 2010, 12:09

   I have exactly the same problem, you shut it and it just doesnt catch.
3. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #3 6th February 2010, 12:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by coleman258 I have exactly the same problem, you shut it and it just doesnt catch.

   i proper have to keep slamming it, it just seems to bounce off haha
4. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #4 6th February 2010, 12:13

   Im just thinking if it is just a case of adjusting the place the catch is sitting, like moving it forward or back slightly, im just to lazy to try lol.
5. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #5 6th February 2010, 12:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by coleman258 Im just thinking if it is just a case of adjusting the place the catch is sitting, like moving it forward or back slightly, im just to lazy to try lol.

   exactly the same, i need my arse kicked to get motivated
6. jakeyboi Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Coalville, Leicestershire Posts: 1000 mk6 fiesta

   #6 6th February 2010, 13:44

   had the same problem, have you tried screwing in the rubber boot stoppers
7. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #7 6th February 2010, 13:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jakeyboi had the same problem, have you tried screwing in the rubber boot stoppers

   good shout mate
   il give that i try when i get a chance
8. Plantytheblue Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 23

   #8 6th February 2010, 14:41

   had the same problem got myself a latch from a scrappy and now its fine again, just make sure your seal is tight if you play with it cause mine was letting in loads of water till i fixed it
9. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

   #9 6th February 2010, 14:49

   Loosen one of the bolts on the catch and spray loads of wd40 inside the catch. Sorted mine.