HELP!!!! Bonnet catch just broken!!!
05-10-2009, 05:36 PM
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HELP!!!! Bonnet catch just broken!!!
Hiya,
Guy who had the car before me repositioned the bonnet cable under the bumper... no idea why... but its just snapped!
Is there any way i can get the bonnet open?
Cheers all
Rob,
05-10-2009, 05:38 PM
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with the engine good and cold, you should be able to jack car up safely and then get your arm up to reach the mechanism
05-10-2009, 05:39 PM
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+1
Using a long flat bladed screwdriver
05-10-2009, 05:45 PM
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Cold engine... rst.... better leave it a week or so lol
Thanks guys. Was bricking it in case i had to bend the bonnet.... still okay with GRS cooler in the way do you think?
Rob,
05-10-2009, 06:28 PM
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i did it with a long pry bar, as engine was hot, just need to lever it over a bit.
then sort the cable once it's open.
05-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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good stuff, just very annoying! i was planning on taking pictures of various bits i need to ask questions about lol....
oh well, theres always tomorrow
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05-10-2009, 11:38 PM
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This happen to mind not long back ive got full frontal intercooler so was a right pain to open,get a screwdriver and reach up from under front you will feel the latch and take your time cause it can piss you off.
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