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pbaptist
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 Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject: Okrasa in Ghia, problems with my decklid springs |
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Hallo all
I have a question for other Okrasa ghia drivers
I recently installed an original set of the ghia elbows on my Okrasa engine, but still am not able to install the decklid springs. I can install the spring on the right side, but not on the left side.
I have very little space between the springs and my fuel lines. How is this in other Okrasa powered ghia's?
My engine:
space on the left side:
Space on the right side
Pictures of other Okrasa powered ghia's with elbows. All of them has the springs installed. What is wrong with mine?? 
Patrick
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water guy
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I have no idea's except for a guess. Could the mounts for the tranny cause the engine to sit up to high?
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sub-hatchtim
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| your engine appears to sit higher than the others |
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Stock Steve
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mightymouse
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Others have already beat me to it. 
Sure you have the correct bell housing cradle? prob a later one.
Seems your motor sits higher in the bay than any other ive seen.
No frame horn repairs, or torsion housing repairs have been done?
Well await the answer..
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water guy
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Its gotta be the tranny mounts or related parts. Looking at the pictures, the lower pulley nut is hardly visable. In your photo, its way up by the decklid latch. Very odd! Or could it be the front mount has the front way to low. That could push up the back.
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water guy
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Is the problem fixed?
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