Bonnet release Broken/Stuck or Slack - Page 52

tesrover5 · 27th June 2013, 21:37

My dad ended up getting a 03 Rover 75 2.5 Conneiseur but had that trouble with not being able to open bonnet.He just wanted to see if there was any stamp when the cam belt was last changed.

Kernow · 8th July 2013, 13:06

Is there a easy way to release the bonnet catch,as i need to grease the cables to stop them seizing up,I have scanned the forums to no avail .

chipsceola · 8th July 2013, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernow

Is there a easy way to release the bonnet catch,as i need to grease the cables to stop them seizing up,I have scanned the forums to no avail .

If you mean you unable to open the bonnet, you need to PM a Moderator, shown in Green at base of home page like this>

Duotone, J1MBO, Thomas, Dragrad, Phil, Simondi, Reebs, Parker

as a security issue, will not publish on an open forum.

J1MBO · 8th July 2013, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernow

Is there a easy way to release the bonnet catch,as i need to grease the cables to stop them seizing up,I have scanned the forums to no avail .

Raymond, Reebs had a pm exchange with you on the 5th regarding this issue and passed the relevant information.

Kernow · 8th July 2013, 14:27

The bonnet is released thanks to Reebs, I wish to remove the bonnet catch to give it a thorough greasing, thanks for quick replys.

paulmariner · 10th July 2013, 17:47

My cables just broke...... Have pm'd Reebs. Anyone other mod help?? Thank you.

Reebs · 10th July 2013, 19:47

PM replied to Steve

paulmariner · 11th July 2013, 12:15

Thanks to Reebs I've been able to open the bonnet. However, what a job...very difficult I found it.
Once I got in I carried out the 180 degree mod to connecter etc, lubed cables & generally tidied up.

Whilst the lid was up I topped up washer bottle & oil coz I knew once I closed the lid and it still didn't work then at least there'd be no immediate rush to get it open again. Yes, you've guessed, shut the lid and it still don't open

I've now traced the problem to the single cable from the pull lever to connector in engine. I've dismantled the panel by accelerator pedal and see there's a catch that holds the cable trunking inside. The cable itself seems to be stretched? The pull lever is loose so that's why I think cable has stretched.

Any views anyone??

Jules · 11th July 2013, 14:02

Usual cause is bonnet catches rusted and stick causing them not to spring back.
This makes the lever in cabin go sloppy giving the impression that single cable has stretched.

I've not had to replace the single internal cable yet since doing these cars since 2005!!
It's always the long cable going to the LH catch or the catches themselves need a good strip down and lube.

paulmariner · 11th July 2013, 15:30

Thanks for the advice Jules, I hope you're keeping well?
When I had the lid up I slowly but surely filled both the cables to the catches with WD40 and worked them up & down. Both were running freely when done. I also sprayed it around the catches themselves and these too were operating freely.

At the car end the cable seems to be too long for the housing by the release lever?

27th June 2013, 21:37	#511
tesrover5 Newbie Rover 820 Vitesse Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PM for bonnet release please My dad ended up getting a 03 Rover 75 2.5 Conneiseur but had that trouble with not being able to open bonnet.He just wanted to see if there was any stamp when the cam belt was last changed.

8th July 2013, 13:06	#512
Kernow Newbie Rover 75 Tourer 131 cdti Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 bonnet catch Is there a easy way to release the bonnet catch,as i need to grease the cables to stop them seizing up,I have scanned the forums to no avail .

8th July 2013, 14:27	#515
Kernow Newbie Rover 75 Tourer 131 cdti Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bonnet Release The bonnet is released thanks to Reebs, I wish to remove the bonnet catch to give it a thorough greasing, thanks for quick replys.

10th July 2013, 17:47	#516
paulmariner Avid contributor 75 CDTi Connie Auto tourer 54 160 re-map Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 238 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My cables just broke...... Have pm'd Reebs. Anyone other mod help?? Thank you. __________________ Work is the curse of the drinking classes

10th July 2013, 19:47	#517
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,966 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	PM replied to Steve __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

11th July 2013, 12:15	#518
paulmariner Avid contributor 75 CDTi Connie Auto tourer 54 160 re-map Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 238 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks to Reebs I've been able to open the bonnet. However, what a job...very difficult I found it. Once I got in I carried out the 180 degree mod to connecter etc, lubed cables & generally tidied up. Whilst the lid was up I topped up washer bottle & oil coz I knew once I closed the lid and it still didn't work then at least there'd be no immediate rush to get it open again. Yes, you've guessed, shut the lid and it still don't open I've now traced the problem to the single cable from the pull lever to connector in engine. I've dismantled the panel by accelerator pedal and see there's a catch that holds the cable trunking inside. The cable itself seems to be stretched? The pull lever is loose so that's why I think cable has stretched. Any views anyone?? __________________ Work is the curse of the drinking classes

11th July 2013, 14:02	#519
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Usual cause is bonnet catches rusted and stick causing them not to spring back. This makes the lever in cabin go sloppy giving the impression that single cable has stretched. I've not had to replace the single internal cable yet since doing these cars since 2005!! It's always the long cable going to the LH catch or the catches themselves need a good strip down and lube. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

11th July 2013, 15:30	#520
paulmariner Avid contributor 75 CDTi Connie Auto tourer 54 160 re-map Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 238 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the advice Jules, I hope you're keeping well? When I had the lid up I slowly but surely filled both the cables to the catches with WD40 and worked them up & down. Both were running freely when done. I also sprayed it around the catches themselves and these too were operating freely. At the car end the cable seems to be too long for the housing by the release lever? __________________ Work is the curse of the drinking classes