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13th June 2019, 21:21 | #1 |
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Seems to be the time of year...
Well my car seems to have decided its the right time of year for everything to start going wrong. Only a relatively small thing this time, but I got in the car to go to work and the low washer level light was on. Thought I'd quickly top it up, so rolled the car backwards a bit, then pulled the lever to open the bonnet. And there was a bang and the lever went loose. One of the cables must've snapped! So could someone please PM me the method of getting in to open the bonnet. I'm guessing it will involve the removal of the under tray and/or the wheel arch liner?
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Ouch - if it's a snapped cable then it's a hacksaw job - a bit of a pain but doable there will be better info on here somewhere - here is the thread r.e my issue - https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=291534 Paul. |
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How do you get to the cables to see which has snapped? Through the wheel arch? If I can check it in the morning before 10, I should have enough time to drive to rimmers before work and then hopefully do it on Sunday. |
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Managed to do it through the headlight panel in the wheel arch. The cable for the NS has snapped, and the OF is intact, and has released the pin, but I can't get it to close, so bonnet is only held shut on 1 side at the moment.
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14th June 2019, 16:24 | #5 |
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Bob over when your ready Derrick, have bonnet cables here for you, just ring before you do to make sure I am home !
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15th June 2019, 10:46 | #7 |
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Derrick, are you due to break anything else soon ?
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15th June 2019, 18:40 | #8 |
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I'll try and get it in for it's MoT end of the week so we'll see what else needs doing. I still need to do that trailing arm, but get the feeling the bonnet cables will take most of my time tomorrow!
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You will need to do the bonnet release cable as if the tester is unable to access engine compartment on pre-test checks, it will be a reason to refuse the test.
I suggest that you will need to drop the bumper off to gain proper access to the slam panel underside where the catches are located. Also worth mentioning - the bolts that secure the catches to the slam panel should NOT be too tight as the action of the mechanisms would be compromised as they would be slightly compressed. Also, only use PTFE type lubricant as the greasing effect will gather up road grit and prevent smooth operation over time. GT85 as used on bicycles ! I am about during the day as its likely to be raining ! Good luck Dude. |
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