Boot release - what boot release?

[zebedee]

A common fault seems to be the spring and peg thing on the engine cover falling off, such that when you pull the lever expecting the cover to pop up, it doesn't. I know pople have at this point resorted to drastic measures to open it up, but it might just need lifting through the vents, as nothing is holding it closed anymore! The problem is when you re-attach the offending part, there is a certain amount of 'adjustability' in its position and if you put it too far to the offside of the car, you can jam it shut when you close the lid. Has anyone taken the action of supergluing it in place once its working ok, or putting some loctite on the threads to stop it falling off again?