Boot not sitting flush

[ruzty_08]

hey guys,

Can anyone tell me how or why my boot is not sitting flush? I took it off once to sand it and when I put it back on I noticed it wasn't sitting right. Not sure if it was like that before.

The right hand is fine. it's the left side that seems like it doesnt go all the way in??. it's 1cm or so out.

Please help i'm starting to get annoyed..

Cheers

[simmy]

you got any pics?

has the car been in a hit at the back before?

[ruzty_08]

will get some pics up tonight.

Well I replaced the rear bumper cos of the paint and stuff (trying to replace most panels)

But while it was off. Nothing unusually i could see.

[hmetro24]

Adjust the boot again, and it should be alright.

[ruzty_08]

Have tried numerous times. i'm uploading the pics now

[ruzty_08]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/ruzty_08/2012-03-26185640.jpg - left

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/ruzty_08/2012-03-26185650.jpg - right

[white_ep3_civic]

In sure you would have done this but did you like up the nuts with the existing marks?

[ruzty_08]

Yes. Pretty sure i did

[Bludger]

did you adjust the rubber bump stops?

[ruzty_08]

hmmm. where would that be located?

[Bludger]

on the boot.

[ruzty_08]

i'll have a look tonight and get back to you

[ruzty_08]

Cant find the rubber bumps anywhere. Sorry to sound like a noob

[Bludger]

this is an integra boot.

the round rubber bump stop. It's adjusted by turning it...

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/bau_fug/IMG_20120327_192320.jpg

[EKVTIR-T]

Is it a genuine Honda trunk panel or aftermarket?

[ruzty_08]

genuine.

Bludger dont have one anywhere like that

[Bludger]

every door, boot, bonnet has rubber bump stops.

if it's not on the boot, check on the car, where the boot sits.

[EKVTIR-T]

It kinda looks twisted coz from the pic,3 corners line up and one doesnt..

I would just see if theres any adjustment in the hinge mounting and if not then try to twist it so it lines up better.

[ruzty_08]

Checked everywhere. All looks good

Bolts are tight. Rubber seals not in the way

Dunno what else it could be?

[Bludger]

if it's twisted, put a wooden block on that bottom left corner, between the car and the boot.

thenmove halfway up the boot on the left side and push in, try to straighten it.

[ruzty_08]

It kinda looks twisted coz from the pic,3 corners line up and one doesnt..

I would just see if theres any adjustment in the hinge mounting and if not then try to twist it so it lines up better.


Looks like its just the top part not going all the way in

[EKVTIR-T]

But driver side top seems pretty flush compared to passenger side

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/ruzty_08/2012-03-26185650.jpg

so it appears to be twisted or something is fouling it. The whole piece should be parallel

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/ruzty_08/2012-03-26185640.jpg

[ruzty_08]

Hmm so should i do what bludger suggested using a wood and try putting in place?

[Bludger]

Hmm so should i do what bludger suggested using a wood and try putting in place?
no, you should totally disregard my suggestion because you like misaligned boots.

[ruzty_08]

Mate just trying to find a way before i go bend panels. No sarcasm needed

[Bludger]

mate.

just trying to help:)

if you boot if not fitting properly and there is nothing stopping it from sitting flush, then it's bent.

you need to unbend it.

regards
Sean:)