Bonnet gap. - Page 2

Mike Trident · 3rd June 2022, 14:42

Thanks Ched,

I'm sure when I remove the bumper, it will all look much clearer. I lifted the beam as far as it would go a few years ago, but it is possible it may have dropped again slightly.

mgzrjake · 4th June 2022, 13:02

I was told the best way is to lift the bumper beem to its highest point refit bumper and use 5 4mm washers across the front bolts above the grille. When tightening up pull bumper in towards the engine and fully tighten. Makes a hell of a difference. This idea came from a club member.

Mike Trident · 4th June 2022, 14:25

I have some stainless washes at the top, can't remember how many. It did help, but my wife still says it looks like the bonnet is open lol.

Odd Job · 5th June 2022, 18:53

I have the same problem with my facelift ZT.
It looks dreadful. The bumper has been off a couple of times for various reasons and it's so bad it does look like bonnet is open also!

Is this something that could be done at a Nano meet to do a show and tell to help others achieve a closer gap between the bumper and wings / bonnet?

Just a thought.

Richard

tonybel · 6th June 2022, 08:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odd Job

I have the same problem with my facelift ZT.
It looks dreadful. The bumper has been off a couple of times for various reasons and it's so bad it does look like bonnet is open also!

Is this something that could be done at a Nano meet to do a show and tell to help others achieve a closer gap between the bumper and wings / bonnet?

Just a thought.

Richard

that is a good idea for a nano and also maybe a pride of longbrige rally. I love to come allong and show support for the club, but dont really need anything doing and anyway dont want to strip my car in a field with little tools and the chance of something breaking leaving me stranded. These events for me is a drive there and a drive back and not much else. Some focus on a "gather arround and we will show you how to", would be educational and also a great focus for the event. Ive also had a couple of goes at the bonnet gap, but its still not great.

3rd June 2022, 14:42	#11
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4th June 2022, 13:02	#12
mgzrjake Loves to post MG ZTT 135+ diesel, MGZS 180 saloon MK2 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stockport Posts: 436 Thanks: 137 Thanked 72 Times in 53 Posts	Re bumper sag I was told the best way is to lift the bumper beem to its highest point refit bumper and use 5 4mm washers across the front bolts above the grille. When tightening up pull bumper in towards the engine and fully tighten. Makes a hell of a difference. This idea came from a club member.

4th June 2022, 14:25	#13
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I have some stainless washes at the top, can't remember how many. It did help, but my wife still says it looks like the bonnet is open lol. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

5th June 2022, 18:53	#14
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	I have the same problem with my facelift ZT. It looks dreadful. The bumper has been off a couple of times for various reasons and it's so bad it does look like bonnet is open also! Is this something that could be done at a Nano meet to do a show and tell to help others achieve a closer gap between the bumper and wings / bonnet? Just a thought. Richard __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!!