[T3] Steering/Access Hatch

[Mike Fisher]

The rubber or foam seal must be too thick if something isn't bent/twisted.

On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM, James Lingenfelter
<jimmyandcher at yahoo.com> wrote:
> My engine hatch isn't flush either. It's about as you describe yours.
>
> On Mar 2, 2011, at 8:04 AM, Tim Keohane wrote:
>
>> 1st, The access hatch (to the engine) in my type 3 sits high/proud by
>> about 3/8 inch. It seems improbable it was designed that way. It does seem
>> to latch and seal securely so I'm perplexed. Is it supposed to be flush?,
>> therefore requiring a seal change and the hinge tabs and twist latches some
>> flexing for a proper fit, or am I fussing about nothing?
>>
>> 2nd, I'm in need of tightening the steering, and the Bently manual
>> cautions about over tightening. Is that a "feel" scenario, as described?,
>> and are there "cautions" not mentioned in the Bently? I'd rather not take
>> out my steering box.
>>
>> Thanks Tim
>>
>> PS  Jim I got the parts, thanks, they will go in with the steering
>> adjustment.
>>
>>
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