Another one bites the dust (possibly)! - Page 2

trikey · 10th August 2015, 11:54

Hello buddy, how about I come over and open it up for you?

sln8458 · 10th August 2015, 12:17

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Originally Posted by wullie480

It can be done with a hacksaw blade where you cut through the peg on the bonnet, I've read of it being done when one side is stuck could be a little tight for both sides.

I have a spare slam panel at home I'll have a look and see but don't think you can access the locks but let me check.

This was my first thought, if one side had released then there would have been a bit more room to work with.

Do the 'pins' protrude below the slam panel? maybe cut the bottom off as the grill is out??

SteveN

trikey · 10th August 2015, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by sln8458

This was my first thought, if one side had released then there would have been a bit more room to work with.

Do the 'pins' protrude below the slam panel? maybe cut the bottom off as the grill is out??

SteveN

No the pins are flush with the slam panel, you can undo them but you need an 's' shaped 8mm spanner, unfortunately you have to break the grille to do it by this method and it takes ages to undo the nuts as they don't even turn a quarter of a turn!

Avulon · 10th August 2015, 12:29

Didn't see your earlier post, afraid I'm to far away to help, but I do know of one workshop in your area I'd trust with anything:

Stubbs Motor Engineers

Address: 30 Morton Rd, Pilsley, Chesterfield S45 8EF
Phone:01773 872328

Give them a call or PM some of the club experts (does anyone know if there's anyone in North Notts?). It might be a bit far afield for John H but if you don't ask you won't know. Phil-T4 travels all over as well (Both from around my way).

sln8458 · 10th August 2015, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

No the pins are flush with the slam panel, you can undo them but you need an 's' shaped 8mm spanner, unfortunately you have to break the grille to do it by this method and it takes ages to undo the nuts as they don't even turn a quarter of a turn!

Trikey

In Chads first post he has a link to another thread about this problem -

Quote:

So now Ive got a car with no grille on it and no way of doing my regular under bonnet checks

So while it's a painful route (time wise) taking the pins out might be 'a' way forward?

SteveN

trikey · 10th August 2015, 12:36

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Originally Posted by sln8458

Trikey

In Chads first post he has a link to another thread about this problem -

So while it's a painful route (time wise) taking the pins out might be 'a' way forward?

SteveN

I have sent him a text as he is not answering his mobile

Grumpy1 · 10th August 2015, 14:37

My faith has been restored in human nature!

I'm afraid my problem is way past the 'secret' method, but thanks to those who have suggested it. Thanks too for all the interest being shown. I've just tried to ring Andy but he's obviously too busy to answer. I'll keep trying.

Thanks again folks,

Chad.

aguy · 10th August 2015, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy1

My faith has been restored in human nature!

I'm afraid my problem is way past the 'secret' method, but thanks to those who have suggested it. Thanks too for all the interest being shown. I've just tried to ring Andy but he's obviously too busy to answer. I'll keep trying.

Thanks again folks,

Chad.

Great to see that smile on yer face again Grumpy 1

Andy will sort you out..top bloke.

Harry

Grumpy1 · 10th August 2015, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by aguy

Andy will sort you out..top bloke.

Harry

You're not wrong there Harry!

Chad.

mrsimon · 10th August 2015, 15:07

Wouldn't it be worth going to a Rover garage ? Maybe not Handy but better than scrapping a car for?

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