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All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: rdfcpete on September 20, 2013, 01:10:39 pm

Title: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: rdfcpete on September 20, 2013, 01:10:39 pm

Guys,

Does the front wheel arch liner screw mod work exactly the same for other VW vehicles, in this case specifically the 8P Audi A3?

I'm on AP coilovers with 18x8 wheels and have just started to experience catching when turning at low speed on full lock.
What exactly do I need to do after I've removed the screw? In n00b mode I'm afraid  :ashamed:

Thanks.

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: woahnowboys on September 20, 2013, 08:14:29 pm

Just feel around the outside edge of the arch liner, if there's one screw towards the top of the arch which is particularly obtrusive, take it out. Then you'll have to stop the arch liner sagging down. To do this, just push the arch liner up above the metal inside lip of the wing, and go for a drive :happy2:

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: sootpig on September 20, 2013, 08:45:18 pm

" just push the arch liner up above the metal inside lip of the wing," 
    If you do this you'll end up with rusting, corroded wings   :happy2:

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: Simon_2.0t on September 20, 2013, 10:06:48 pm

Does this mod on mine mate.

About centre of the arch is a torq screw holding the arch liner in place. Unscrew this, take out the plastic nut thing behind it the screw goes into. Then making sure the arch liner is above it, push the lip up. It sticks out further than the rest of the arch so helps a bit.

Job done.

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: rdfcpete on September 21, 2013, 12:07:38 am

Thanks all  :happy2:

So, has someone measured the rusting risk after a lengthy period of time to absolutely known that rusting is a problem with this mod?  :scared:

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: jonm on August 13, 2016, 09:09:09 pm

Quote from: rdfcpete on September 21, 2013, 12:07:38 am

Thanks all  :happy2:

So, has someone measured the rusting risk after a lengthy period of time to absolutely known that rusting is a problem with this mod?  :scared:

approx 4 months mine lasted before they rusted...

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: jaffa on August 13, 2016, 09:36:56 pm

The screw mod shouldn't really cause the wing to rust
The rusting starts with the stupid sponge on the inside of the wing that holds water in


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Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: r5gtt on August 14, 2016, 01:43:37 am

Leaving the arch liner where it is will cause more rust as the dirt and salt water sticks there so pushing the liner up will prevent the rust more than make it rust. I fit car up day in day out and have had some filth fall out of the liners.

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: jaffa on August 14, 2016, 10:49:49 am

when i did the arch liner to do the screw mod/remove the sponge i ended up with a pile of dirt and leaves and a big sponge completely soaked with water and my wings were already rusted on the inside

if you want to see a rusty wing i can show mine but its because i rolled mine with a hammer and my tyre rubbing against it from being low

Finally after nearly 5 years iv got new wider wings from srstec to go on next week so no more rust  :signLOL:

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: jonm on August 04, 2017, 05:55:46 pm

removed the sponges from mine and a year later I'm back where I started.... rusty

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: pudding on August 04, 2017, 06:01:10 pm

You can always trust rust...

..to never go away.

Title: Re: 'The' Arch Liner Screw Mod
Post by: r5gtt on August 04, 2017, 11:32:14 pm

I have two freshly painted wings on without the sponges so let's see how long it lasts without rusting.