Bonnet stuck shut

STUBIE · 29th June 2014, 10:49

Can one of the mods PM me with instructions for opening the bonnet when the catch just flaps about

Stubs

STUBIE · 29th June 2014, 11:03

Now sorted thanks.

Stubs

chipsceola · 29th June 2014, 13:00

My that was quick 14 minutes between posts!
is that a record?

James.uk · 29th June 2014, 19:51

Sometimes the problem is the lil springs on the bonnet top spears They can jam up and you need someone to lift the bonnet as you pull the release lever inside the car.

My car was like that when I bought it. I scraped loads of rust off, then oiled everything up, so the springs could move freely and it was fine..

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STUBIE · 30th June 2014, 19:44

It has beaten me tonight, can a mod send me some instructions or anyone who has done it give me tips as I've just spent the best part of the evening trying to get it open. Doesn't help when I cant start the car to turn the wheels for more access.

Stubs

marinabrian · 30th June 2014, 23:12

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Originally Posted by STUBIE

It has beaten me tonight, can a mod send me some instructions or anyone who has done it give me tips as I've just spent the best part of the evening trying to get it open. Doesn't help when I cant start the car to turn the wheels for more access.

Stubs

Just eat your Weetabix Stu, it is possible to turn the wheel to left lock with no power assistance, easier if you jack one of the front wheels up first though

And I found it much easier after removal of the screenwash filler neck, to do the dirty deed

Brian

29th June 2014, 10:49	#1
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	Bonnet stuck shut Can one of the mods PM me with instructions for opening the bonnet when the catch just flaps about Stubs Last edited by STUBIE; 29th June 2014 at 11:03..

29th June 2014, 13:00	#3
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	My that was quick 14 minutes between posts! is that a record? __________________ Chips

30th June 2014, 19:44	#5
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	It has beaten me tonight, can a mod send me some instructions or anyone who has done it give me tips as I've just spent the best part of the evening trying to get it open. Doesn't help when I cant start the car to turn the wheels for more access. Stubs Last edited by STUBIE; 30th June 2014 at 20:39..

29th June 2014, 11:03	#2
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	Now sorted thanks. Stubs

29th June 2014, 19:51	#4
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Sometimes the problem is the lil springs on the bonnet top spears They can jam up and you need someone to lift the bonnet as you pull the release lever inside the car. My car was like that when I bought it. I scraped loads of rust off, then oiled everything up, so the springs could move freely and it was fine.. ...