Bonnet Cable Catch problem

Hellfire127 · 26th October 2019, 09:53

Hi everyone.

My Bonnet will not open due to a cable problem. The lever is completly loose and does noyt feel connected at all. I understand that there is a way to open it without resorting to the destruction of the grill. Plese could someone in the know PM me the proceedure?

I thank you in advance.

Cheers

Toby.

macafee2 · 26th October 2019, 10:09

you will need to pm a moderator for that information it is not publicized

macafee2

vitesse · 26th October 2019, 10:24

Roverbarmy has previously linked to a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq3qoWvxEso which the OP might find useful.

The OP's question comes at a thoughtful time as I'll be doing a replacement fan next week for a local member and was wondering if it would be worthwhile doing some sort of emergency pull mod to the cables at the same time?

Regards

stevestrat · 26th October 2019, 13:19

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Originally Posted by macafee2

you will need to pm a moderator for that information it is not publicized

macafee2

Bonnet opening info is freely available to subscribed members in the Subscribers General Forum, fourth sticky down.

COLVERT · 26th October 2019, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitesse

Roverbarmy has previously linked to a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq3qoWvxEso which the OP might find useful.

The OP's question comes at a thoughtful time as I'll be doing a replacement fan next week for a local member and was wondering if it would be worthwhile doing some sort of emergency pull mod to the cables at the same time?

Regards

YES.

Oil or grease every moving part.-----

macafee2 · 26th October 2019, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Bonnet opening info is freely available to subscribed members in the Subscribers General Forum, fourth sticky down.

macafee2

macafee2 · 26th October 2019, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitesse

Roverbarmy has previously linked to a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq3qoWvxEso which the OP might find useful.

The OP's question comes at a thoughtful time as I'll be doing a replacement fan next week for a local member and was wondering if it would be worthwhile doing some sort of emergency pull mod to the cables at the same time?

Regards

may be worth checking the two cables that go to the latches to make sure they are not fraying at the latch

macafee2

vitesse · 26th October 2019, 15:27

Apologies to the OP for the slight hijack. All cables are fine and I usually immerse the bonnet catches in some D140 oil - but was thinking more of an emergency release like the boot.

Entertaining the thought of cable ties around the outer cable sheath binding perhaps flexible steel wire leading down to the inspection hatch in the wheelarch.

Should have started my own thread ... or kept quiet

Regards

75driver · 26th October 2019, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitesse

Apologies to the OP for the slight hijack. All cables are fine and I usually immerse the bonnet catches in some D140 oil - but was thinking more of an emergency release like the boot.

Entertaining the thought of cable ties around the outer cable sheath binding perhaps flexible steel wire leading down to the inspection hatch in the wheelarch.

Should have started my own thread ... or kept quiet

Regards

I’ve done something similar to that, using a light piece of rope, should the worst happen (again)🙄.

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Hellfire127 · 3rd November 2019, 07:54

I am just following up with my request for help with the R75 bonnet catch release.

Without giving too much away in the open forum. The members ‘sticky’ method described works fine. No cutting or ripping apart necessary.

After gaining access I could see my maintenance on the bonnet catches was poor. Hard dirt encrusted grease which stopped free movement of the secondary cables as the catches themselves were difficult to move. This must have caused the primary cable to stretch enough so it had no tension to pull the secondary cables, hence the bonnet not releasing.

On reassembling I turned the block over, filled with grease and clipped on the bonnet.

As I haven’t got a new primary cable yet for a temp solution,I disconnected it from the cabin lever, tied a knot in it and reassembled. This has given me enough tension until a new cable arrives.

Thanks everyone for your advise, much appreciated.

Toby

26th October 2019, 09:53	#1
Hellfire127 Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Kidlington Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Bonnet Cable Catch problem Hi everyone. My Bonnet will not open due to a cable problem. The lever is completly loose and does noyt feel connected at all. I understand that there is a way to open it without resorting to the destruction of the grill. Plese could someone in the know PM me the proceedure? I thank you in advance. Cheers Toby.

26th October 2019, 10:09	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	you will need to pm a moderator for that information it is not publicized macafee2

26th October 2019, 10:24	#3
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,534 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Roverbarmy has previously linked to a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq3qoWvxEso which the OP might find useful. The OP's question comes at a thoughtful time as I'll be doing a replacement fan next week for a local member and was wondering if it would be worthwhile doing some sort of emergency pull mod to the cables at the same time? Regards

26th October 2019, 15:27	#8
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,534 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Apologies to the OP for the slight hijack. All cables are fine and I usually immerse the bonnet catches in some D140 oil - but was thinking more of an emergency release like the boot. Entertaining the thought of cable ties around the outer cable sheath binding perhaps flexible steel wire leading down to the inspection hatch in the wheelarch. Should have started my own thread ... or kept quiet Regards

3rd November 2019, 07:54	#10
Hellfire127 Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Kidlington Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I am just following up with my request for help with the R75 bonnet catch release. Without giving too much away in the open forum. The members ‘sticky’ method described works fine. No cutting or ripping apart necessary. After gaining access I could see my maintenance on the bonnet catches was poor. Hard dirt encrusted grease which stopped free movement of the secondary cables as the catches themselves were difficult to move. This must have caused the primary cable to stretch enough so it had no tension to pull the secondary cables, hence the bonnet not releasing. On reassembling I turned the block over, filled with grease and clipped on the bonnet. As I haven’t got a new primary cable yet for a temp solution,I disconnected it from the cabin lever, tied a knot in it and reassembled. This has given me enough tension until a new cable arrives. Thanks everyone for your advise, much appreciated. Toby