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2nd April 2007, 23:53 | #11 |
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Thanks for that JB. Could it be that in some cases these boxes were installed incorrectly at the factory, as although this issue pops up now and again it is not all that common?
Cables can become detached / broken at the lever, the splitter box, or at the slam panel. |
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MMm, could be a factory install problem but i have to say the last 40ish ZT / 75's I have checked they have all been in my view the wrong way round!
Most have been face lifts and a few 52 plates & 2003 models. First pic is where to find your cable divider near the washer bottle filler You can see my little modification on the single cable (wraps of tape until almost touching the wing) This stops the cable coming out of it's slot. Another method is to use a cable tie or tie wrap as we called them in the RAF.... they hold the planes together! Correct orientation of divider block in it's housing The cable divider box housing on the Pre Face lift models does seem to be better quality and stronger plastic than the face lifts!!! Again a case of making the later models CHEAPER??? Oh and by the way if anybody's cable release is a bit stiff and you are scared to pull that lever to check everything........ wait untill engine is hot! Seems to be easier to open bonnet when components are warm. DO THE SIMPLE MODS NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! |
3rd April 2007, 00:28 | #13 |
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Thanks for the heads up JB best to check then.
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I suffered the Jammed Bonnet problem twice in 6 months although I had Cable tied the Junction Box & regularly greased the Bonnet Locks.
On checking a little further I found that the two retaining bolts on each Bonnet Lock were tightened so that the rotating discs inside were very stiff. As an exercise I tightened these bolts a little further & found that this completely seized the locks so that no amount of pulling on the handle would activate the locks. The remedy was to set the bolts at a low torque & apply Nutloc so that they will not move, the locks now rotate very easily. I suspect that these bolts were torqued up the same as the 13 that retain the Grille to the Slam Panel on build,as I purchased the car new & had never had reason to touch these previously. I think this could contribute to the high incidence of Jammed Bonnets we see reported. If these bolts are overtightened no amount of greasing will overcome the problem. |
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mm, time to check my locks and cables I think, my bonnet release does feel a bit stiff, and dont want the hassle of it breaking
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Useful Info Rover, will have a look at that as even though cables renewed and Cable tied box as well as all greased, I still pull it (lever) with wonder as it sems so tight and no positive release.
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5th April 2007, 09:10 | #17 |
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Pics Added
Yes Rover I can second your findings about the tightness of the 4 bolts on the 2 bonnet catches.
I've now managed to get my pics on of my simple bonnet release mods See a few posts backwards. JB |
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Thanks to everybody else for their input too. Preventive maintainence is always best BTW I though aeroplanes were held together with evostick and cellotape, learn something new every day. |
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5th April 2007, 14:28 | #19 |
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BODGE TAPE is another great fixing material with the Military
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5th April 2007, 20:44 | #20 |
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Done today- thanks
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