can't close my bonnet...help !

aceman1966 · 29th November 2009, 18:17

does anyone know how to solve this problem,bonnet has caught on the hook but won't shut fully and the plastic bit (DON'T KNOW ITS TECHNICAL NAME)Is still pointing out of the grill.I don't want to force the bonnet down, so ideas would be gratefully accepted.thankyou in advance.

Bernard LPG · 29th November 2009, 19:37

Sounds like the sliding release plates have stuck open. Try spraying them with WD40 and maybe slacken off the retaining screws to release the pressure on them until you can work them loose by pulling and pushing on the bonnet release handle.

James.uk · 30th November 2009, 00:52

Plus find something round ish, pliars handle may do, then put it in the hole and tap it lightly on the op side to the locking blade, keep adding lubrication and tapping hard and the blades should slowly open further and further untill they open fully.. :lol:

Erm I guess your engines not looked at much? very often?

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Evansabove · 30th November 2009, 14:11

Another cause may be the rubber buffers on the bonnet have been adjusted and will not allow the bonnet to catch.

John

29th November 2009, 18:17	#1
aceman1966 Newbie rover 75 classic se 1.8 saloon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: derby Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	can't close my bonnet...help ! does anyone know how to solve this problem,bonnet has caught on the hook but won't shut fully and the plastic bit (DON'T KNOW ITS TECHNICAL NAME)Is still pointing out of the grill.I don't want to force the bonnet down, so ideas would be gratefully accepted.thankyou in advance.

29th November 2009, 19:37	#2
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sounds like the sliding release plates have stuck open. Try spraying them with WD40 and maybe slacken off the retaining screws to release the pressure on them until you can work them loose by pulling and pushing on the bonnet release handle.

30th November 2009, 00:52	#3
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	Plus find something round ish, pliars handle may do, then put it in the hole and tap it lightly on the op side to the locking blade, keep adding lubrication and tapping hard and the blades should slowly open further and further untill they open fully.. :lol: Erm I guess your engines not looked at much? very often? .

30th November 2009, 14:11	#4
Evansabove Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 272 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Another cause may be the rubber buffers on the bonnet have been adjusted and will not allow the bonnet to catch. John