Stuck bonnet

gnu · 11th March 2024, 17:59

My ZT bonnet failed to open earlier, despite the cable tie mod and regular lubes. Looking at the how to’s this seems to be provided by PM for security reasons. Could someone please send me the instructions, or a link to an open solution. No tearing hurry as I won’t have time to look at the repair until the weekend. Thanks.

suzublu · 11th March 2024, 18:07

Hatch behind o/s light in the wheel arch, remove, stick your hand up, you'll neet to cut your cable tie securing the box, pull off the box, grab the 2 cables and pull with grips. Of course, no use if the cables have snapped. I never said this right 😁

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gnu · 11th March 2024, 19:07

Thanks. Sounds fiddly through that little hatch!

Dorchester2 · 11th March 2024, 19:54

Don't be afraid! It happened twice on my 75 in the early months.
And I've got paws! First have a close look then introduce your hand and act from memory...
Now I'm lubricating every hook, lock and the like with graphite.
I cross all the fingers...

daveo138 · 11th March 2024, 19:56

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Originally Posted by gnu

My ZT bonnet failed to open earlier, despite the cable tie mod and regular lubes. Looking at the how to’s this seems to be provided by PM for security reasons. Could someone please send me the instructions, or a link to an open solution. No tearing hurry as I won’t have time to look at the repair until the weekend. Thanks.

As you’re a subscribed user, the instructions are available in the ‘subscribed user’ forum. Fourth from the top.

gnu · 12th March 2024, 05:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo138

As you’re a subscribed user, the instructions are available in the ‘subscribed user’ forum. Fourth from the top.

Thanks, found guide. This thread can be delayed by mods if appropriate…

xsport · 12th March 2024, 12:23

Lets hope that the cables are intact. Rust and dirt at the slam panel latches usually lead to the cables at that end breaking. Fingers crossed ...

gnu · 12th March 2024, 18:35

Managed to get it open and it works ok now. Cables look in g.c. and it's all lubed up. The plastic splitter box isn't very robust, but refitted with ties replaced on input cable and securing it to the wing (is there an improved design?). Worryingly the bonnet lever pulls almost to the top before triggering the bonnet catch - is this usual? It was like that before, but I'm a bit more dubious about it now!

I can't see any adjustment (or easy way of creating some) so I may try a new cable idc and hope the inner cable is shorter relative to the sleeve length so triggers sooner.

Thanks for the advice.

SD1too · 13th March 2024, 07:39

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Originally Posted by xsport

Rust and dirt at the slam panel latches ...

As xsport says Mike, this is the most likely cause of the trouble, not the splitter box. The release mechanism particularly becomes compacted with a mixture of dirt granules, rainwater and the original grease. What I removed from mine resembled ground black olive paste.

For a long-lasting repair, remove the bonnet locking platform and take off the latch for cleaning using a solution of Gunk (or equivalent) and an old toothbrush. Rinse and allow to dry then re-lubricate sparingly. That's what I did years ago and it worked a treat!

Simon

MissMoppet · 13th March 2024, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnu

Managed to get it open and it works ok now. Cables look in g.c. and it's all lubed up. The plastic splitter box isn't very robust, but refitted with ties replaced on input cable and securing it to the wing (is there an improved design?). Worryingly the bonnet lever pulls almost to the top before triggering the bonnet catch - is this usual? It was like that before, but I'm a bit more dubious about it now!

I can't see any adjustment (or easy way of creating some) so I may try a new cable idc and hope the inner cable is shorter relative to the sleeve length so triggers sooner.

Thanks for the advice.

Rimmers do still stock new splitter boxes.

11th March 2024, 17:59	#1
gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 696 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	Stuck bonnet My ZT bonnet failed to open earlier, despite the cable tie mod and regular lubes. Looking at the how to’s this seems to be provided by PM for security reasons. Could someone please send me the instructions, or a link to an open solution. No tearing hurry as I won’t have time to look at the repair until the weekend. Thanks. __________________ gnu

11th March 2024, 19:07	#3
gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 696 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	Thanks. Sounds fiddly through that little hatch! __________________ gnu

11th March 2024, 19:54	#4
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12th March 2024, 18:35	#8
gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 696 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	Managed to get it open and it works ok now. Cables look in g.c. and it's all lubed up. The plastic splitter box isn't very robust, but refitted with ties replaced on input cable and securing it to the wing (is there an improved design?). Worryingly the bonnet lever pulls almost to the top before triggering the bonnet catch - is this usual? It was like that before, but I'm a bit more dubious about it now! I can't see any adjustment (or easy way of creating some) so I may try a new cable idc and hope the inner cable is shorter relative to the sleeve length so triggers sooner. Thanks for the advice. __________________ gnu

11th March 2024, 18:07	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Hatch behind o/s light in the wheel arch, remove, stick your hand up, you'll neet to cut your cable tie securing the box, pull off the box, grab the 2 cables and pull with grips. Of course, no use if the cables have snapped. I never said this right 😁 Sent from my SM-A145R using Tapatalk

12th March 2024, 12:23	#7
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,660 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	Lets hope that the cables are intact. Rust and dirt at the slam panel latches usually lead to the cables at that end breaking. Fingers crossed ...