Bonnet Not Closing.

stevenicks · 16th July 2015, 16:21

Hi Guys, I have a bit of a problem. I can open the bonnet OK, however it will not fully close as it appears that the receptors on the slam panel are stopping it doing so. If I then access the divider block (which is a pain) and push the divider forward I can then close the bonnet.

I have already done the divider box mod and it is well greased.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Steve

stocktake · 16th July 2015, 16:29

sounds like you need to grease the catches on the slam panel itself. Jules has a how to on how to get in to ease them a little but to do the job properly its a bumper and slam panel off job

Here you go for a temp possible fix, 2nd half of the post

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...1&postcount=28

vincentfishing · 16th July 2015, 16:33

someone advised me to loosen the two bolts either side of the locking mechanisms, slackened them slightly,sprayed a bit of grease on the sliding locks and bingo ,no problem since.

stocktake · 16th July 2015, 16:38

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Originally Posted by vincentfishing

someone advised me to loosen the two bolts either side of the locking mechanisms, slackened them slightly,sprayed a bit of grease on the sliding locks and bingo ,no problem since.

Good shout, something I have done in the past and totally forgotten about

stevenicks · 16th July 2015, 16:50

Thanks both, really appreciated. I will give this a go on Saturday when I'm not working and update the post to let you know how I got on.

Regards

Steve

stevenicks · 16th July 2015, 17:00

I have just had a look at Jule's thread and have a quick question. If I slacken the bolts say 5-6 turns will that be enough and exactly where do I spray the grease, is it directly down the hole?

Steve

stocktake · 16th July 2015, 17:55

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Originally Posted by stevenicks

I have just had a look at Jule's thread and have a quick question. If I slacken the bolts say 5-6 turns will that be enough and exactly where do I spray the grease, is it directly down the hole?

Steve

quarter to half a turn on the bolts, no more and you can see the can of lube Jules uses in the post I linked to, along the shaft of the screwdriver that is there to compress the foam to allow access to the catch, it is to lube the cables as they enter the slam panel catch. I little along the edge of the holes that receive the pegs will do no harm.

stevenicks · 16th July 2015, 18:25

Once again thanks Dave.

alanjay · 16th July 2015, 19:00

You could also try winding down the rubber bump stops a smidgeon.

suzublu · 16th July 2015, 19:33

The main reason for the bonnet not closing is the half moons on the slam panel sticking, so, as said, undo the bolts either side of the catch a quarter turn.

16th July 2015, 16:21	#1
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Bonnet Not Closing. Hi Guys, I have a bit of a problem. I can open the bonnet OK, however it will not fully close as it appears that the receptors on the slam panel are stopping it doing so. If I then access the divider block (which is a pain) and push the divider forward I can then close the bonnet. I have already done the divider box mod and it is well greased. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Steve

16th July 2015, 16:29	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	sounds like you need to grease the catches on the slam panel itself. Jules has a how to on how to get in to ease them a little but to do the job properly its a bumper and slam panel off job Here you go for a temp possible fix, 2nd half of the post http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...1&postcount=28 __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident Last edited by stocktake; 16th July 2015 at 16:31..

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vincentfishing Loves to post rover 75cdt diesel saloon Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Westgate on sea Posts: 441 Thanks: 21 Thanked 83 Times in 64 Posts	someone advised me to loosen the two bolts either side of the locking mechanisms, slackened them slightly,sprayed a bit of grease on the sliding locks and bingo ,no problem since.

16th July 2015, 16:50	#5
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Thanks both, really appreciated. I will give this a go on Saturday when I'm not working and update the post to let you know how I got on. Regards Steve

16th July 2015, 17:00	#6
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	I have just had a look at Jule's thread and have a quick question. If I slacken the bolts say 5-6 turns will that be enough and exactly where do I spray the grease, is it directly down the hole? Steve

16th July 2015, 18:25	#8
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Once again thanks Dave.

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alanjay Passed Away Rover 75 Connie Tourer Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 682 Thanked 979 Times in 612 Posts	You could also try winding down the rubber bump stops a smidgeon.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,944 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	The main reason for the bonnet not closing is the half moons on the slam panel sticking, so, as said, undo the bolts either side of the catch a quarter turn.