Bonnet Struts

davidbooker · 8th March 2022, 10:29

I've been working under the bonnet for seventeen years, but a new problem has just emerged. The unending gale force winds, which have persisted for months here in Whitby, mean that the open bonnet becomes a sail, and slams down with considerable force when least expected. It has just hit my head, and I am not amused! Are the hydraulic struts available, or is there some alternative means of holding the bonnet securely open?
Every other car I have owned has had a movable strut to hold the bonnet, which tucks into the slam panel when not in use.
Any suggestions?

Popcorn · 8th March 2022, 10:41

Just Google rover75 bonnet struts loads available

Vossy · 8th March 2022, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidbooker

I've been working under the bonnet for seventeen years, but a new problem has just emerged. The unending gale force winds, which have persisted for months here in Whitby, mean that the open bonnet becomes a sail, and slams down with considerable force when least expected. It has just hit my head, and I am not amused! Are the hydraulic struts available, or is there some alternative means of holding the bonnet securely open?
Every other car I have owned has had a movable strut to hold the bonnet, which tucks into the slam panel when not in use.
Any suggestions?

Quite a few members have these fitted. I have their boot struts and I am well impressed.

SGS Engineering

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 8th March 2022, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidbooker

I've been working under the bonnet for seventeen years, but a new problem has just emerged. The unending gale force winds, which have persisted for months here in Whitby, mean that the open bonnet becomes a sail, and slams down with considerable force when least expected. It has just hit my head, and I am not amused! Are the hydraulic struts available, or is there some alternative means of holding the bonnet securely open?
Every other car I have owned has had a movable strut to hold the bonnet, which tucks into the slam panel when not in use.
Any suggestions?

Short (possibly long) term solution, just wedge it in...

FrattonEnder · 8th March 2022, 14:56

SGS engineering definitely. Simple to fit and make the bonnet so much more stable. I got fed up of having the bonnet pin removed from the back of my head and the broom handle was always in the way of where I needed to get. Also got the boot ones changed while I was at it.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-...lgate/rover/75

bl52krz · 8th March 2022, 16:28

Another one for SGS. I have them back and front. Excellent quality.

Kearton · 8th March 2022, 18:26

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Another one for SGS. I have them back and front. Excellent quality.

Ditto. .

K.

Southern Star · 8th March 2022, 18:30

I fitted SGS bonnet struts a few months ago and again, a "thumbs-up" from me.

From memory they were about £38 for the pair with the shipping, and it took literally two minutes to fit both, including removing the old struts.

davidbooker · 9th March 2022, 06:46

Thanks, I'll give them a try.

Mike Trident · 10th March 2022, 03:40

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Originally Posted by Andy_with_a_screwdriver

Short (possibly long) term solution, just wedge it in...

Lol I used to use an umbrella, much to the amusement of people passing by.

8th March 2022, 10:29	#1
davidbooker Gets stuck in '51 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Conn. Purchased 02/05 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whitby Posts: 571 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts	Bonnet Struts I've been working under the bonnet for seventeen years, but a new problem has just emerged. The unending gale force winds, which have persisted for months here in Whitby, mean that the open bonnet becomes a sail, and slams down with considerable force when least expected. It has just hit my head, and I am not amused! Are the hydraulic struts available, or is there some alternative means of holding the bonnet securely open? Every other car I have owned has had a movable strut to hold the bonnet, which tucks into the slam panel when not in use. Any suggestions?

8th March 2022, 14:56	#5
FrattonEnder Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gloucester Posts: 233 Thanks: 40 Thanked 47 Times in 28 Posts	SGS engineering definitely. Simple to fit and make the bonnet so much more stable. I got fed up of having the bonnet pin removed from the back of my head and the broom handle was always in the way of where I needed to get. Also got the boot ones changed while I was at it. https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-...lgate/rover/75 __________________ Serial Longbridge owner - Rover 213SE, Rover 216GTi, Rover 416 SLi, MG ZS 120+, MG ZT CDTi, MG ZT-T 190. Flies in the ointment - Ford Mondeo Mk4 CDTi Zetec, MINI Cooper 1.6

8th March 2022, 16:28	#6
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,397 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Another one for SGS. I have them back and front. Excellent quality. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

8th March 2022, 18:30	#8
Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 358 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	I fitted SGS bonnet struts a few months ago and again, a "thumbs-up" from me. From memory they were about £38 for the pair with the shipping, and it took literally two minutes to fit both, including removing the old struts. Last edited by Southern Star; 8th March 2022 at 18:40..

8th March 2022, 10:41	#2
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 388 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Just Google rover75 bonnet struts loads available

9th March 2022, 06:46	#9
davidbooker Gets stuck in '51 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Conn. Purchased 02/05 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whitby Posts: 571 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts	Thanks, I'll give them a try.