Tailgate adjustment?

[Ian worviell]

Can the tailgate be adjusted so the panel gaps align.  By altering the rubber bump stops it don't make any difference.  Just right hand side low 

[cliffcoggin]

Has the tailgate always been twisted, or is it a recent change in alignment? Perhaps it is the hinges that need adjustment.

[Ian worviell]

Not sure.  Only had the car a few weeks.  Just on the right hand side it is slightly raised so the panal and the light cluster do not line up 

[Ian worviell]

The rubber bump stops don't actually touch so they arnt holding it up 

[cliffcoggin]

Nevertheless the tailgate should close in alignment with the opening even before the bump stops make contact, so I ask again if the hinges can be adjusted for a better fit?

If they can not then I would be concerned that either the body or the tailgate has been damaged in a crash.

[Ian worviell]

Not sure about the hinges is there any post regarding the adjustment of the hinges thanks 

[cliffcoggin]

Not that I know of. You would have to look for yourself or get it checked at a garage

[cliffcoggin]

Any news to report Ian?

[Ian worviell]

I spoke to a car body garage and he said it could have been caught by the wind a twisted it.  Learn to live with it I think.  Me being over fussy

[cliffcoggin]

If you are not concerned by the appearance and it does not let in the rain, then all's well.