Panel replacement

rab60bit · 29th November 2021, 10:59

I've just replaced a damaged O/S/F wing on my Contemporary saloon and believe the one I removed was the original. There are 4x 5mm(?) hex. head fasteners spaced along the engine bay top gutter, these fasten the top of the wing to the inner wheel arch panel (which forms the inside of the engine bay) and is a 'curved line' running towards the front of the vehicle/headlight aperture. Sandwiched between the wing and the inner arch top edge joint are two flat washers (only at the two intermediate fastener positions).
My question is - does anyone know if these are part of the wing/bonnet alignment process because the 'new' wing is now sitting a little proud of the bonnet level.

29th November 2021, 10:59	#1
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	Panel replacement I've just replaced a damaged O/S/F wing on my Contemporary saloon and believe the one I removed was the original. There are 4x 5mm(?) hex. head fasteners spaced along the engine bay top gutter, these fasten the top of the wing to the inner wheel arch panel (which forms the inside of the engine bay) and is a 'curved line' running towards the front of the vehicle/headlight aperture. Sandwiched between the wing and the inner arch top edge joint are two flat washers (only at the two intermediate fastener positions). My question is - does anyone know if these are part of the wing/bonnet alignment process because the 'new' wing is now sitting a little proud of the bonnet level.