bonnet release safety lever

ronjym · 15th October 2015, 12:42

Hi.
Was wondering if any one can help me with a problem of the bonnet safety release lever that pops out of the front grill of my 75, or does not in this case. I have inspected the housing and it appears that the spring that cotols the movement of the lever has gone!! I can reach the lever with a liitle hook and open the bonnet, but was hoping to replace the spring . Does any one know the size of the spring, and how to fit it?
Regards Ron

Grumpy1 · 15th October 2015, 15:28

You don't really need that lever Ron. Pop the bonnet with the interior release lever then just put your fingers in the resultant gap and push the catch inwards. That's how those of us with meshed grilles do it.

Chad.

The Rovering Member · 15th October 2015, 16:13

Though the lever is a much more dignified method of doing so, of course.

ronjym · 15th October 2015, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy1

You don't really need that lever Ron. Pop the bonnet with the interior release lever then just put your fingers in the resultant gap and push the catch inwards. That's how those of us with meshed grilles do it.

Chad.

thanks chad but my hand isnt small enough to get in there comfortably.

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Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

Though the lever is a much more dignified method of doing so, of course.

.
yes I quite agree

Grumpy1 · 15th October 2015, 22:23

I really do sometimes wonder why I bother!

Dragrad · 16th October 2015, 00:48

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Originally Posted by Grumpy1

I really do sometimes wonder why I bother!

Simply because you want to help

That is why most of us are on here

Kennyeth · 16th October 2015, 07:59

Both mine were like that and a good spray with WD40 and plenty of wiggling they seem OK for now and I`m able to use them instead of poking around with a screwdriver

Ken.

15th October 2015, 12:42	#1
ronjym Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: barnstaple Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	bonnet release safety lever Hi. Was wondering if any one can help me with a problem of the bonnet safety release lever that pops out of the front grill of my 75, or does not in this case. I have inspected the housing and it appears that the spring that cotols the movement of the lever has gone!! I can reach the lever with a liitle hook and open the bonnet, but was hoping to replace the spring . Does any one know the size of the spring, and how to fit it? Regards Ron

15th October 2015, 15:28	#2
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	You don't really need that lever Ron. Pop the bonnet with the interior release lever then just put your fingers in the resultant gap and push the catch inwards. That's how those of us with meshed grilles do it. Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

15th October 2015, 16:13	#3
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,989 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Though the lever is a much more dignified method of doing so, of course. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

15th October 2015, 22:23	#5
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	I really do sometimes wonder why I bother! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

16th October 2015, 07:59	#7
Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	Both mine were like that and a good spray with WD40 and plenty of wiggling they seem OK for now and I`m able to use them instead of poking around with a screwdriver Ken.