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(Message started by: Pegasus on Nov 2^nd, 2008, 7:41pm)

Title: Damaged bonnet release
Post by Pegasus on Nov 2^nd, 2008, 7:41pm

Hi

Managed to break 1 of the fittings that holds in place the handle to release the bonnet catch >:(

Has anyone managed a fix or does it mean a new bonnet grille is required?

Ta

Paul

Title: Re: Damaged bonnet release
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Nov 2^nd, 2008, 8:46pm

I have a spare pre-facelift grille in the shed if you need one.

Title: Re: Damaged bonnet release
Post by gozz on Nov 2^nd, 2008, 9:25pm

Pegasus.
Do you mean one of the little protrusions at the side of the plastic handle,or one of the webs into which they click ? The handle just springs out and is easily replaced,or you could do a web repair with a drilled piece of ally and two pop rivets.If you just need a handle,let me know.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Damaged bonnet release
Post by Simmo on Nov 2^nd, 2008, 9:34pm

Gozz, I understand it is the 'web' which has cracked and I suggested a similar remedy. We must have gone to the same school of 'bodgery' ;D ;D !. Thanks for your help and advice today. ;) Mike

Title: Re: Damaged bonnet release
Post by Pegasus on Nov 3^rd, 2008, 11:33am

Thanks Gozz & Simmo,
I'll try the alli and the pop rivets first.

Thanks Mike, if the bodge fails I'll be after your grille.

You're all stars.

Cheers

Paul