Bonnet Cable Problem - Page 5

Jules · 7th April 2007, 10:21

Cheers for that Martin
But to clear up any further confusion for members can you or moderators Edit some graphics onto the photos

ie. 1st thumbnail is the INCORRECT assembled way

2nd thumbnail is CORRECT.

The other debate I'd like to mention is .........
GREASE or NO GREASE!!!

My view is NO GREASE on plastics that may come into contact with grit and dirt as this in time creates a grinding paste!! But that's another subject!!!

Various assemlies an RAF aircraft were NOT lubricated if they were likely to be exposed to grit & dirt.

Whatever method you are happy with, But I've found the release mechanism is still smooth without lubrication in the divider block.

Jules

Kandyman · 7th April 2007, 11:12

Info added Jules

TastyBurger · 7th April 2007, 11:18

Thanks for this - i've just been and done mine. Its an '05' ZT and was done incorrectly.

Great tip!

Two great bits of info in the last couple of days and i've gone and paid my £3 subs

GreyGhost · 7th April 2007, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by TastyBurger

Thanks for this - i've just been and done mine. Its an '05' ZT and was done incorrectly.

Great tip!

Two great bits of info in the last couple of days and i've gone and paid my £3 subs

Cheers Tasty your name should turn red shortly then.

Pictures now added to How To and many thanks to Time Searcher.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...6603#post46603

Time Searcher · 7th April 2007, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by julesbass

Cheers for that Martin
But to clear up any further confusion for members can you or moderators Edit some graphics onto the photos

ie. 1st thumbnail is the INCORRECT assembled way

2nd thumbnail is CORRECT.

The other debate I'd like to mention is .........
GREASE or NO GREASE!!!

My view is NO GREASE on plastics that may come into contact with grit and dirt as this in time creates a grinding paste!! But that's another subject!!!

Various assemlies an RAF aircraft were NOT lubricated if they were likely to be exposed to grit & dirt.

Whatever method you are happy with, But I've found the release mechanism is still smooth without lubrication in the divider block.

Jules

Jules,
My background was RAF (Ground Trades) and BAe (Computer Maintenance) so I too have some knowledge regarding Plastics and Lubrication, I have to agree with you on this matter, however I did note that the amount of Dust (Muck) that was inside the Block was minimal (see my first thumbnail) and so in the absence of Silicon grease, I used a high temp. Castrol grease. I did a 'dry slide' of the block on its own and noted a little friction from the moulding lines of the block which I removed. The addition of the grease was a calculated precaution.
To others - the choice is yours !!!
Martin

lightpainter · 7th April 2007, 11:54

Have been watching this thread with interest.
Can’t wait to get back from Florida to check mine tomorrow morning.

baxlin · 7th April 2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by lightpainter

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Can’t wait to get back from Florida to check mine tomorrow morning.

Yeah, right!

Zeb · 7th April 2007, 16:16

Well my car was one of the last few hundred to be made and it had the same 'fault'.....all rectified now...so thanks!

I also did the rubber tube that wears a hole in the aircon pipe...tied it back with a cable tie....

baxlin · 7th April 2007, 16:49

Mine needed reversing, reg'd 020202. Done it and added cable tie.

Thanks

Simon · 7th April 2007, 18:15

All becomes clear now!!

Definately something to do first thing tomorrow methinks. Right now though, I've got me feet up with a stiff drink in one hand and an easter egg slowly shrinking in front of me...

I think I'll go down the grease route as I feel there should be minimal dirt inside the box. I clean out the engine bay regularly so dirt ingress should be kept to a minimum.

7th April 2007, 10:21	#41
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Cheers for that Martin But to clear up any further confusion for members can you or moderators Edit some graphics onto the photos ie. 1st thumbnail is the INCORRECT assembled way 2nd thumbnail is CORRECT. The other debate I'd like to mention is ......... GREASE or NO GREASE!!! My view is NO GREASE on plastics that may come into contact with grit and dirt as this in time creates a grinding paste!! But that's another subject!!! Various assemlies an RAF aircraft were NOT lubricated if they were likely to be exposed to grit & dirt. Whatever method you are happy with, But I've found the release mechanism is still smooth without lubrication in the divider block. Jules Last edited by Jules; 7th April 2007 at 10:24..

7th April 2007, 11:18	#43
TastyBurger Regular poster other Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North West Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for this - i've just been and done mine. Its an '05' ZT and was done incorrectly. Great tip! Two great bits of info in the last couple of days and i've gone and paid my £3 subs Last edited by TastyBurger; 7th April 2007 at 11:22..

7th April 2007, 11:54	#46
lightpainter Posted a thing or two 2004 Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rainham, Kent. Garden of England Posts: 1,162 Thanks: 28 Thanked 42 Times in 6 Posts	Have been watching this thread with interest. Can’t wait to get back from Florida to check mine tomorrow morning. __________________ See my pictures here. My Flickr [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th April 2007, 16:16	#48
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well my car was one of the last few hundred to be made and it had the same 'fault'.....all rectified now...so thanks! I also did the rubber tube that wears a hole in the aircon pipe...tied it back with a cable tie.... Last edited by Zeb; 7th April 2007 at 16:26..

7th April 2007, 11:12	#42
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Info added Jules

7th April 2007, 16:49	#49
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Mine needed reversing, reg'd 020202. Done it and added cable tie. Thanks

7th April 2007, 18:15	#50
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	All becomes clear now!! Definately something to do first thing tomorrow methinks. Right now though, I've got me feet up with a stiff drink in one hand and an easter egg slowly shrinking in front of me... I think I'll go down the grease route as I feel there should be minimal dirt inside the box. I clean out the engine bay regularly so dirt ingress should be kept to a minimum.