Spacing please (Gap)

MR G · 8th January 2012, 15:35

Hello Folks, Bit of an issue due to a minor accident, had to replace N/S wing and bonnet, would ask for help on providing me the correct clearance between wing and bonnet, along with front of bonnet to top of front grill (Centre point)

One other issue damage to N/S sill, has any one any advise on how or if you can gain access from the inside in order to beat out, or does one have to spot weld and pull from the outside, if this is the case is there any wiring near the sill (internal)

Many thanks in advance MR G

pab · 8th January 2012, 15:38

Thread moved to the technical help forum,redirection left in the old location.

COLVERT · 8th January 2012, 15:56

On mine, undamaged, the clearance between the bonnet and wing each side is 4mm.

The front of the bonnet down to the grill is much larger at 10mm.

I have read complaints by users on the forum that this is rather large but I do think it is the norm.

Don't think you can get into the sill.

Normally I think a hole is drilled and a bent piece of steel inserted to pull out the dent from the inside. The hole is then subsequently filled.

Colvert.

PS. Bit more info in your public profile will help if you have any other questions in future.

OH, and Welcome to the forum.

T-Cut · 8th January 2012, 18:48

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Originally Posted by MR G

does one have to spot weld and pull from the outside, if this is the case is there any wiring near the sill (internal)

That's the way it was described to me. They attach pulling pins and pull the dents out. Then cut them off and grind the surface true. There are no cables going through the sill.

TC

EDDYW · 8th January 2012, 19:34

Hiya.
I think you should forget about Actual measurements, But can be used as a guide, If it looks right it probably is,
The side gaps should look the same and the bulkhead gap should be even along the width.
The gap at the front slam panel is governed by the height of the wings, as it should be level with the bodywork on the three other sides,,
Measurements aren't much good as they will not be exactly the same on every car, only there abouts, especially when replacement wings etc have been fitted. ( they never go back in exactly the same place and can be a couple of mm out )
Good luck with the job,!!!

8th January 2012, 15:35	#1
MR G Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandy Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spacing please (Gap) Hello Folks, Bit of an issue due to a minor accident, had to replace N/S wing and bonnet, would ask for help on providing me the correct clearance between wing and bonnet, along with front of bonnet to top of front grill (Centre point) One other issue damage to N/S sill, has any one any advise on how or if you can gain access from the inside in order to beat out, or does one have to spot weld and pull from the outside, if this is the case is there any wiring near the sill (internal) Many thanks in advance MR G

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COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	On mine, undamaged, the clearance between the bonnet and wing each side is 4mm. The front of the bonnet down to the grill is much larger at 10mm. I have read complaints by users on the forum that this is rather large but I do think it is the norm. Don't think you can get into the sill. Normally I think a hole is drilled and a bent piece of steel inserted to pull out the dent from the inside. The hole is then subsequently filled. Colvert. PS. Bit more info in your public profile will help if you have any other questions in future. OH, and Welcome to the forum. Last edited by COLVERT; 8th January 2012 at 15:59..

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Thread moved to the technical help forum,redirection left in the old location.

8th January 2012, 19:34	#5
EDDYW Loves to post Rover 75 1.8 saloon. Jag X300 4L, XJ8 3.2 v8, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4l petrol + LPG Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newcastle (Upon Toon) Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hiya. I think you should forget about Actual measurements, But can be used as a guide, If it looks right it probably is, The side gaps should look the same and the bulkhead gap should be even along the width. The gap at the front slam panel is governed by the height of the wings, as it should be level with the bodywork on the three other sides,, Measurements aren't much good as they will not be exactly the same on every car, only there abouts, especially when replacement wings etc have been fitted. ( they never go back in exactly the same place and can be a couple of mm out ) Good luck with the job,!!!