Converting bonnet release Mk1 to Mk2

roverbarmy · 4th January 2021, 20:47

Is it possible to convert from through the grill (Mk 1 type) bonnet release to the later type (Mk 2) as my new chrome grill( later Mk1) doesn't have the guide on the back? Or should I just transfer the guide from my old plastic grill? (Heat and twist the lugs on the old to remove? Replace and twist the heated lugs on the new chrome one?)

suzublu · 4th January 2021, 20:55

Yes, but I've got a mesh grill and just put my fingers under the bonnet and push the hook back

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Dorchester2 · 5th January 2021, 09:48

I've put on a mesh grill as well because I didn't want that unaesthetic hook to make any trouble. Hence I swapped for a mk2 bonnet release. Not too fiddly for the good reason I did it myself!

MacRob · 5th January 2021, 10:20

Yes, very straight forward to do. Remove the grill and the plastic vents and remove the old release leaver and fit the new one. Can be fiddly but straight forward to do. Use either a Facelift release or any from a Mk1 ZT

4th January 2021, 20:47	#1
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Converting bonnet release Mk1 to Mk2 Is it possible to convert from through the grill (Mk 1 type) bonnet release to the later type (Mk 2) as my new chrome grill( later Mk1) doesn't have the guide on the back? Or should I just transfer the guide from my old plastic grill? (Heat and twist the lugs on the old to remove? Replace and twist the heated lugs on the new chrome one?) __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 4th January 2021 at 20:56..

5th January 2021, 09:48	#3
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	I've put on a mesh grill as well because I didn't want that unaesthetic hook to make any trouble. Hence I swapped for a mk2 bonnet release. Not too fiddly for the good reason I did it myself! __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s

5th January 2021, 10:20	#4
MacRob Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Deal, Kent Posts: 264 Thanks: 44 Thanked 81 Times in 58 Posts	Yes, very straight forward to do. Remove the grill and the plastic vents and remove the old release leaver and fit the new one. Can be fiddly but straight forward to do. Use either a Facelift release or any from a Mk1 ZT __________________ MG Rover South East admin

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4th January 2021, 20:55	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,911 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Yes, but I've got a mesh grill and just put my fingers under the bonnet and push the hook back Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk