P38A Bumper Removal Help !!

awkwardbob · Jun 12, 2021

Hi,

move a few jobs I’ve to do today on my P38 and I need to take the front bumper off.

I’ve got the two star bolts moving and I know I’ve to undo the clip at either side of the bumper but they’re so rusty I’ve no idea how they are supposed to ‘release’.

do they push together or pull away from one another ?

thanks again !

Bob

awkwardbob · Jun 12, 2021

I just can't get my head around this...

The metal spring bits don't appear to be attached to anything. I Cant access the nut behind to unbolt (I don't think) what am I missing ?
Rave is of no help !

awkwardbob · Jun 12, 2021

Ok, I see the problem, my clips are upside down and appear to be doing bugger all...

maybe I just need to ‘persuade’ the bumper a bit

pete12345 · Jun 12, 2021

You have to knock the bumper down a little

tomcat59alan · Jun 12, 2021

awkwardbob said:
Ok, I see the problem, my clips are upside down and appear to be doing bugger all...

maybe I just need to ‘persuade’ the bumper a bit

Yes should just slide out if the clips aren't holding it .

P38-DFX · Jun 12, 2021

Helps to give it a good wiggle!

tomcat59alan · Jun 12, 2021

P38-DFX said:
Helps to give it a good wiggle!

Especially if you're dressed in lycra.

P38-DFX · Jun 12, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
Especially if you're dressed in lycra.

I prefer latex

Rubberknees · Jun 12, 2021

pete12345 said:
You have to knock the bumper down a little

Got a big selection of hammers

awkwardbob · Jun 12, 2021

And she’s off !

wiggling and ‘persuasion’ worked a treat...

but then the midges came out and ruined my fun !

Rubberknees · Jun 12, 2021

awkwardbob said:
And she’s off !

wiggling and ‘persuasion’ worked a treat...

but then the midges came out and ruined my fun !

Nice one. I'll put the hammers away

Grrrrrr · Jun 13, 2021

awkwardbob said:
And she’s off !

wiggling and ‘persuasion’ worked a treat...

but then the midges came out and ruined my fun !

Those chassis legs are pretty rusty. Been used in the sea?

awkwardbob · Jun 13, 2021

Grrrrrr said:
Those chassis legs are pretty rusty. Been used in the sea?

Everything is pretty rusty -well, it has a nice ‘patina’ of surface rust.
Wonder whether I should brush them and give them a wee coat of stonechip while I have the access.

Don’t imagine it would do any harm, would it ?

tomcat59alan · Jun 13, 2021

awkwardbob said:
Everything is pretty rusty -well, it has a nice ‘patina’ of surface rust.
Wonder whether I should brush them and give them a wee coat of stonechip while I have the access.

Don’t imagine it would do any harm, would it ?

Knowing you,Yes.

Rover9676 · Jul 1, 2021

pete12345 said:
You have to knock the bumper down a little

Hey there how do you knock the bumper down enough to clear the crush cans?
Thanks

pete12345 · Jul 2, 2021

It only drops about 2cm and then slides out

Grrrrrr · Jul 2, 2021

Rover9676 said:
Hey there how do you knock the bumper down enough to clear the crush cans?
Thanks

P38? Push down hard where it bulges where the chassis legs are. Make sure the sides are unclipped.

awkwardbob · Jul 2, 2021

Don’t use a rubber mallet or you might crack it... oops !

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