soutie Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Just come to install my vents on the bulk head and noticed how the hinges lie on the left hand and right hand side is different. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 The far vent panel looks like a later item, the hinge bits on the panel are a different shape, my 1989 110 has the panels like your left hand one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I'd agree with Ralph, I've just installed a brand new td5 era bulkhead with flaps and they are the same as the drivers side flap you have there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soutie Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 The hinge design was changed in 1990 to try and ensure a better seal - the older style when closed would flex the hinge portion. I would be more concerned about the rust holes in the passenger side corner of the bulkhead! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soutie Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 The bulk head has had the rusted bits cut out and hot dip galvanised. The holes are there for screws to hold a bracket. You will see that the passenger side bit where the loom goes through is black as I had this taken out before I had the bulkhead galvanised and separately galvanised and painted. I spent the previous morning waxoiling the insides of the bulkhead before using seal sealer adhesive to stick them in. Thanks for the concern about the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soutie Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 You will see the evolution of the bulkhead below from a rusted patch in the corner, welded up before galvanising, galvanised and then in high build primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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