Bonnet Not Closing. - Page 2

stevenicks · 17th July 2015, 07:48

Sounds a silly question but do I need to tighten up again after spraying with grease?

Steve

stocktake · 17th July 2015, 07:49

Nope

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stevenicks · 17th July 2015, 17:01

Job done and sorted in 2 minutes and things became crystal clear to me as to why I had the problem in the first place. I forgot that a couple of weeks ago I decided to clean and detail the engine and also replaced rusty bolts and screws with nice shiny ones and must have over tightened them, hence the bonnet not closing. I have spray greased everything as suggested.

Guys once again I thank you for help and assistance, this is really a great club and it is nice to know that help is only a click away.

Steve

first-things-first · 17th July 2015, 17:38

Yes. Been there and over tightened those bolts when replaced.

I had a classic "male blonde moment". After adjusting the bumper the bonnet would not close properly. Checked everything - adjusted, greased, adjusted bonnet rubbers. Everything lined up fine, but the bonnet would sit proud and not locate in nearside catch properly.

After much head scratching, I fell upon the answer when I happened to let go of the bonnet to close it from more of a height than I did before.

Doh! just needed a little more gravity to close it than previously.

stevenicks · 17th July 2015, 17:44

Nice to know Andrew, Thanks.

stevenicks · 17th July 2015, 18:09

By the way, what purpose does the foam serve under the slam panel?

Avora · 17th July 2015, 18:14

Hmmm, I've just put stainless bolts in and am experiencing exactly this. I tried cleaning and a liberal dosing of WD40 followed by grease. Didn't realise it was simply an over tightening. Thanks everyone!

stevenicks · 17th July 2015, 18:18

Just goes to show Martin what a great site this is. There is so much help and knowledge out there.

17th July 2015, 07:49	#12
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	Nope ... __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

17th July 2015, 18:14	#17
Avora Loves to post MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Penrith Posts: 441 Thanks: 89 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	Hmmm, I've just put stainless bolts in and am experiencing exactly this. I tried cleaning and a liberal dosing of WD40 followed by grease. Didn't realise it was simply an over tightening. Thanks everyone! __________________ ZT-T 190

17th July 2015, 07:48	#11
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	Sounds a silly question but do I need to tighten up again after spraying with grease? Steve

17th July 2015, 17:01	#13
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	Job done and sorted in 2 minutes and things became crystal clear to me as to why I had the problem in the first place. I forgot that a couple of weeks ago I decided to clean and detail the engine and also replaced rusty bolts and screws with nice shiny ones and must have over tightened them, hence the bonnet not closing. I have spray greased everything as suggested. Guys once again I thank you for help and assistance, this is really a great club and it is nice to know that help is only a click away. Steve

17th July 2015, 17:38	#14
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	Yes. Been there and over tightened those bolts when replaced. I had a classic "male blonde moment". After adjusting the bumper the bonnet would not close properly. Checked everything - adjusted, greased, adjusted bonnet rubbers. Everything lined up fine, but the bonnet would sit proud and not locate in nearside catch properly. After much head scratching, I fell upon the answer when I happened to let go of the bonnet to close it from more of a height than I did before. Doh! just needed a little more gravity to close it than previously.

17th July 2015, 17:44	#15
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	Nice to know Andrew, Thanks.

17th July 2015, 18:09	#16
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	By the way, what purpose does the foam serve under the slam panel?

17th July 2015, 18:18	#18
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	Just goes to show Martin what a great site this is. There is so much help and knowledge out there.