Bumper-to-wing gap

grivas · 19th July 2008, 13:04

Hi all, how can I reduce the gap between the part of the front bumper that meets the wings.? Is it necessary to remove the bumper.?
Thanks

trebor · 19th July 2008, 13:20

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Originally Posted by grivas

Hi all, how can I reduce the gap between the part of the front bumper that meets the wings.? Is it necessary to remove the bumper.?
Thanks

Do you have a mark 1 or a facelift version as it is more noticeable on the facelift and i have the same problem, except that where it meets the wings is not too bad its across the front of the bonnett which make it look as though the bonnet is open.

I dont think there is a cure but someone else will be along with their opinon shortly.

T-Cut · 19th July 2008, 13:42

I understand that the Mark 2's large bonnet gap was a sort of design oversight. I read somewhere that the curvature of the bonnet edge and the top of the grill are different, so they will never 'fit' properly. However, some members have managed to reduce the gap considerably by judicious use of penny washers under the top edge of the bumper moulding. This requires the bumper to be removed and 'warped' back into a better fit. I still intend to do mine when I've finished all my other chores.

TC

Greeners · 19th July 2008, 15:37

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Originally Posted by trebor

I dont think there is a cure but someone else will be along with their opinon shortly.

There is a very simple cure for the MKI ZT.....

Pop the front bumper off, loosen the 8 bolts holding the armature on.

One trolley jack in the middle of it and gently raise it until it's at the top of the bolt holes. Re tighten the 8 bolts.

Remove the jack.

Re fit the bumper, and start in the middle and work towards the wings.

Gentle use of the knee to push it in, and you can get the gap to a more realistic size....Tighten the top row of bumper mounting bolts first.

This is how it used to look....

grivas · 19th July 2008, 16:13

Thanks fot the replies guys, I have a Mark 1 R75, and I think the gap is about 4 mm is that acceptable.?

Simon · 19th July 2008, 18:40

The gap is entirely personal choice. Most prefer it to be quite tight along the shutline, but you must remember that if you have the bonnet-release mechanism that is above the bumper (rather than through the grille) you must leave yourself enough of a gap so that when the bonnet is popped you can still get your fingers underneath to release the lever

Duotone · 19th July 2008, 18:41

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Originally Posted by grivas

Thanks fot the replies guys, I have a Mark 1 R75, and I think the gap is about 4 mm is that acceptable.?

According to the Mk.1 75 Workshop Manual the bumper to wing gap should be 3.0mm. +or- 0.5mm. The bonnet to grill gap 4.5mm +or- 1.0mm.

Dave T

grivas · 19th July 2008, 20:13

Tnaks Duo, so really not too bad, perhaps I will live with it.
Once again thanks chaps.

19th July 2008, 13:04	#1
grivas I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Club Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milky Way Posts: 2,389 Thanks: 105 Thanked 513 Times in 382 Posts	Bumper-to-wing gap Hi all, how can I reduce the gap between the part of the front bumper that meets the wings.? Is it necessary to remove the bumper.? Thanks

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I understand that the Mark 2's large bonnet gap was a sort of design oversight. I read somewhere that the curvature of the bonnet edge and the top of the grill are different, so they will never 'fit' properly. However, some members have managed to reduce the gap considerably by judicious use of penny washers under the top edge of the bumper moulding. This requires the bumper to be removed and 'warped' back into a better fit. I still intend to do mine when I've finished all my other chores. TC

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grivas I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Club Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milky Way Posts: 2,389 Thanks: 105 Thanked 513 Times in 382 Posts	Thanks fot the replies guys, I have a Mark 1 R75, and I think the gap is about 4 mm is that acceptable.?

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	The gap is entirely personal choice. Most prefer it to be quite tight along the shutline, but you must remember that if you have the bonnet-release mechanism that is above the bumper (rather than through the grille) you must leave yourself enough of a gap so that when the bonnet is popped you can still get your fingers underneath to release the lever

19th July 2008, 20:13	#8
grivas I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Club Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milky Way Posts: 2,389 Thanks: 105 Thanked 513 Times in 382 Posts	Tnaks Duo, so really not too bad, perhaps I will live with it. Once again thanks chaps.