
Thanks to all who helped with parts, advice and interest.
After all the speculation, the final verdict WAS indeed a bent RHS hinge bracket. Not the LHS hinge, not a twisted boot lid and not a warped boot opening from a rear-ender... thank gawd!
As you can see both hinges sit evenly on their stoppers..


After fitting and adjusting the RET boot spring pins the boot lid now holds itself up !


Also, as a bonus the lid closes perfectly and has an equal gap all round.


NOW! its time for a beer.

cheers
Woodzy
PS F@rk am I in the good books or what!
