Service bonnet ball and socket retainers

[Dickie Dastardly]

Despite much adjusting and general faffing around, the ball/socket securing retainers at either side of my service bonnet remain very tight - particularly when trying to open the bonnet. It there some knack to these or an alternative securing mechanism?

If not I can see a file may be required to improve the situation.

Cheers

Richard

[anonymous-user]

Its much to do with the angle they are adjusted to, however a blob of copper slip on mine has made them much easier to use.

Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 8th May 10:17

[glow worm]

A thin cable tie formed into a loop fed under the corners and pulled is the best way of opening the service bonnet. Tight is good, it stops your service bonnet from popping open .

[ratboiler]

Mine was really tight but I used to get round it by fitting one corner first then the other corner,then used the catch inside the service bonnet last. If I fitted the catch first I could not get the drivers side to go into position.

[Dickie Dastardly]

Job done.....

Removed the main bonnet (with the help of Mrs Dastardly), access was then easy to properly adjust the ball fitting on the service bonnet; was also able to stretch the spring fastner on the socket, this removed much of the strain when trying to "unclip" the service bonnet.

Very straight forward really,

DD