modding grille pull

humptynumpty · 22nd June 2013, 23:16

ive been looking but not found anything yet as i have early 75 but want the zt bumper so have to change bonnet pull, can anyone point me in right direction

ZedTeeTee · 22nd June 2013, 23:18

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Originally Posted by humptynumpty

ive been looking but not found anything yet as i have early 75 but want the zt bumper so have to change bonnet pull, can anyone point me in right direction

Replace your existing catch one which pops out through the slats, with one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...item20d3e805cb (Well, not this exact one - ask the traders)

Two bolts out and a simple enough swap.

Greeners · 23rd June 2013, 03:31

You either need a ZT one, a later 75 one, or a hacksaw to your existing one to shorten the arm

humptynumpty · 23rd June 2013, 08:01

how is it modified with hacksaw mate?

Simondi · 23rd June 2013, 08:08

Cut the end off I think

humptynumpty · 23rd June 2013, 08:12

mgzt bumper has mesh not slats so how would i be able to pull latch if the end was cut off?

mh007 · 23rd June 2013, 08:15

Better to do a proper job & fit the later (project drive) MK1, Mk2 or ZT release on as already said above.

Very straightforward to do & the release is then under the bonnet as opposed to through the grille.

humptynumpty · 23rd June 2013, 08:22

any links to how to do it buddy

Duotone · 23rd June 2013, 08:24

Just buy a later version bonnet catch.

Dave T

humptynumpty · 23rd June 2013, 08:34

got you thanks bud

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humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	how is it modified with hacksaw mate?

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humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	mgzt bumper has mesh not slats so how would i be able to pull latch if the end was cut off?

23rd June 2013, 08:15	#7
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Better to do a proper job & fit the later (project drive) MK1, Mk2 or ZT release on as already said above. Very straightforward to do & the release is then under the bonnet as opposed to through the grille.

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humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	any links to how to do it buddy

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Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Just buy a later version bonnet catch. Dave T

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humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	got you thanks bud