Broken Bonnet Hinge

[mxi933]

Feeling just a little bit pleased with myself today.
When I picked up the purple one I noticed that the bonnet was jumping up and down coming back on the motorway. On closer inspection the drivers side front bonnet hinge had come away from its mount.

So I took the bonnet off today and fibreglassed it back in. Now the hood is as tight as a knats chuff.

easy job - took a couple of hours - and I'm happy.
Just thought I'd mention it

[mxi933]

Tomorrow its time to look at the heater.
The fan is very slow compared with the cooler fan.
Done a search and written down the options.

Aint got this excited about fixing things since the blonde next door and a problem with her interior light

[mxi933]

I went for the matting and resin approach. A little messy but I hear its a stronger fix

[mxi933]

Taking the bonnet off is quite straight forward. A 10mm spanner working from the front of the engine through the top vent. You should be able to feel the small bolts - two on each side. You can undo the bolts with the bonnet down and then just lift it off. Dont even need two people to do it.

[mxi933]

ridds said:

Halfords ratchet spanners make this a very quick job as well.

Yeah I agree. I aint got any but it would have been easier.

[mxi933]

southendpier said:

mxi933 said:

I went for the matting and resin approach. A little messy but I hear its a stronger fix

Interesting way of fixing the blonde's light. Did she clean your resin up?

Edited by southendpier on Wednesday 17th January 15:45