Bonnet release Broken/Stuck or Slack - Page 87

Dragrad · 31st December 2015, 00:20

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Originally Posted by minimutly

Please can someone pm me the method of opening the bonnet once the cable has popped. I know i know, i should have reversed the joiner....

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minimutly · 31st December 2015, 10:11

Impatiently waiting a reply, started getting at it, weather pants in west wales.
Did i say I'm impatient,
Thanks,
Huw

minimutly · 31st December 2015, 10:54

Thanks dragrad, had got most of the way there, sadly now peeing down with rain, stopped play, cant use car.
Should have gone for it earlier.
Huw

minimutly · 31st December 2015, 15:12

Managed it, pretty much as i intended. Not much fun though..
Having got it apart (the main cable had pulled through), I heated and reformed the holder, turned the block upside down and cut a pair of notches for a cable tie to stop it opening up again.
I thought id take the mechanisms off - fat chance, without taking the whole front off. Job for the summer, lots of spray cleaner and grease for now.

The good news, if it is, is that the coolant level is good, tested the heater again, it's not working as it should, more warm than hot.
I've noticed, or imagined the cooling fan running more often than it used too, so i may stillhave an issue. Will just keep an eye on it.

freddie · 31st December 2015, 16:06

If you are a bit worried they might seize they can be done without taking the front end off.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...2&postcount=10

ps256 · 21st January 2016, 17:19

Could someone PM me 're:how to fix snapped bonnet cable. Have tried under wheel arch & cables have separated. HELP PLEASE

Dragrad · 21st January 2016, 22:55

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Originally Posted by ps256

Could someone PM me 're:how to fix snapped bonnet cable. Have tried under wheel arch & cables have separated. HELP PLEASE

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vicar · 10th February 2016, 19:25

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Good evening, I have come to open the bonnet on my ZT , and the cable has lost any tension it had on the pull lever. I have a panic on as we are moving house on Friday 12th Feb.The car has been stood for 6 months , would that have any bearing as to why it has failed.

Many Thanks
Dave (vicar)

Dragrad · 10th February 2016, 23:04

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Originally Posted by vicar

Good evening, I have come to open the bonnet on my ZT , and the cable has lost any tension it had on the pull lever. I have a panic on as we are moving house on Friday 12th Feb.The car has been stood for 6 months , would that have any bearing as to why it has failed.

Many Thanks
Dave (vicar)

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Froggy-Mk2 · 18th February 2016, 14:07

Can a MOD PM me the 'special instructions' for emergency bonnet release please ? 2004 Cdti Saloon facelift TY

31st December 2015, 16:06	#865
freddie Passed Away 75 cdti connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norwich Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,345 Posts	If you are a bit worried they might seize they can be done without taking the front end off. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...2&postcount=10 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][ LADY IN RED

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Froggy-Mk2 Loves to post 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Auto. Sal. CDTi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fareham Posts: 366 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help with bonnet release please Can a MOD PM me the 'special instructions' for emergency bonnet release please ? 2004 Cdti Saloon facelift TY

31st December 2015, 10:11	#862
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Impatiently waiting a reply, started getting at it, weather pants in west wales. Did i say I'm impatient, Thanks, Huw

31st December 2015, 10:54	#863
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Thanks dragrad, had got most of the way there, sadly now peeing down with rain, stopped play, cant use car. Should have gone for it earlier. Huw

31st December 2015, 15:12	#864
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Managed it, pretty much as i intended. Not much fun though.. Having got it apart (the main cable had pulled through), I heated and reformed the holder, turned the block upside down and cut a pair of notches for a cable tie to stop it opening up again. I thought id take the mechanisms off - fat chance, without taking the whole front off. Job for the summer, lots of spray cleaner and grease for now. The good news, if it is, is that the coolant level is good, tested the heater again, it's not working as it should, more warm than hot. I've noticed, or imagined the cooling fan running more often than it used too, so i may stillhave an issue. Will just keep an eye on it.

21st January 2016, 17:19	#866
ps256 Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Could someone PM me 're:how to fix snapped bonnet cable. Have tried under wheel arch & cables have separated. HELP PLEASE