Stuck bonnet - Page 2

DMGRS · 13th March 2024, 14:54

This seems to be the theme of March - I talked someone through getting into their bonnet this morning!

Once you're in, I'd inspect everything thoroughly and replace / clean up as needed.
On our 75 both latches were heavily corroded and one of the cables looked a little worse for wear - in the end we swapped the lot for peace of mind.

Cable set: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...0140-fse000150

Latches: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...atch-fps100442

Full set of both of the above with a hefty discount: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/75-...0150-fps100442

The release was noticeably easier once everything was swapped, and it's been fine since.

gnu · 13th March 2024, 16:53

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

This seems to be the theme of March - I talked someone through getting into their bonnet this morning!

Once you're in, I'd inspect everything thoroughly and replace / clean up as needed.
On our 75 both latches were heavily corroded and one of the cables looked a little worse for wear - in the end we swapped the lot for peace of mind.

Cable set: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...0140-fse000150

Latches: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...atch-fps100442

Full set of both of the above with a hefty discount: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/75-...0150-fps100442

The release was noticeably easier once everything was swapped, and it's been fine since.

Thanks, saw those, good price. I’ve just received some rear light seals from you (a bit of damp in the boot). I'll line the bonnet job up for the future, if the late bonnet release continues to worry me!

StewartIngram · 14th March 2024, 06:59

Fairly recently I had my bonnet stuck. To cut a long story short, T did get it open by pulling the cables from the under-wing hatch.
Although I initially only oiled the latches thoroughly, which eased them, I later had the slam panel off. The latches were removed, and stripped as far as I could, followed by thorough cleaning. I used copper grease to lubricate them. All the cables were also taken off and oil dribbled through them. When re-assembled, the release mechanism was transformed; it is now very light to the touch, and operates at the early part of the pull rather than later.

Phrixes · 17th March 2024, 08:36

Also do not over-tighten the bolts that secure the latch mechanisms in place on the front cross car panel. You can experiment with the tightness by easing off the pair and feeling the difference in the bonnet release lever in the cabin. If concerned about the latch working loose over time, apply some non-setting thread lock to each bolt thread, keeping the other one in place, before setting up the release tension.

polinsteve · 18th March 2024, 19:36

I couldn't do it through the hatch. I removed the inner wheel arch and the screenwash bottle which gave much better access.

13th March 2024, 14:54	#11
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	This seems to be the theme of March - I talked someone through getting into their bonnet this morning! Once you're in, I'd inspect everything thoroughly and replace / clean up as needed. On our 75 both latches were heavily corroded and one of the cables looked a little worse for wear - in the end we swapped the lot for peace of mind. Cable set: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...0140-fse000150 Latches: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...atch-fps100442 Full set of both of the above with a hefty discount: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/75-...0150-fps100442 The release was noticeably easier once everything was swapped, and it's been fine since. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

14th March 2024, 06:59	#13
StewartIngram Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 V6 auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Posts: 902 Thanks: 320 Thanked 159 Times in 127 Posts	Fairly recently I had my bonnet stuck. To cut a long story short, T did get it open by pulling the cables from the under-wing hatch. Although I initially only oiled the latches thoroughly, which eased them, I later had the slam panel off. The latches were removed, and stripped as far as I could, followed by thorough cleaning. I used copper grease to lubricate them. All the cables were also taken off and oil dribbled through them. When re-assembled, the release mechanism was transformed; it is now very light to the touch, and operates at the early part of the pull rather than later. Last edited by StewartIngram; 19th March 2024 at 07:24..

17th March 2024, 08:36	#14
Phrixes Newbie Rover 75 Saloons and tourers Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stiff Lever Also do not over-tighten the bolts that secure the latch mechanisms in place on the front cross car panel. You can experiment with the tightness by easing off the pair and feeling the difference in the bonnet release lever in the cabin. If concerned about the latch working loose over time, apply some non-setting thread lock to each bolt thread, keeping the other one in place, before setting up the release tension.

18th March 2024, 19:36	#15
polinsteve Gets stuck in 75 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UCKFIELD Posts: 502 Thanks: 35 Thanked 122 Times in 85 Posts	I couldn't do it through the hatch. I removed the inner wheel arch and the screenwash bottle which gave much better access.