system6 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hi all I have a driver side bonnet latch that keeps popping open, .....they are the originals , so spring and hook and linkage are worn , the bonnet fits really good with ok gaps all round, i don,t want to bend the bracket that the latch clips under , when bonnet down.....any ideas appreciated Thanks all S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 New latch? Is it painted or chromed. I may have one spare but we're not back in England until September.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Thanks for the offer.....its chrome.....i,ll PM you if i,m desperate.... do you think its the spring thats lost its spring-iness....it sp can you buy new springsCheers S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Not sure on springs, never taken one apart. PM me if you're stuck and I'll get someone to look whilst we're away.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 These work and are cheap.CsAAOSwuzRXfRTW">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triu.....b:gCsAAOSwuzRXfRTWTony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks Nang they should do the job....anyone elsee out who,s tried them S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 or you can grind a small dimple on the back of the hook where the roller sits when closed to make a more positive locking action,only remove a small amount at a time and check operation each time.worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Esxefi Any chance of photo?... can,t undertand where to grind the dimple Cheers S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Helps if the little roller on the back goes round and doesn't have a groove worn in it......You can buy them new though somewhat priceyhttp://www.europaspares.com/interior-parts/handles-locks/triumph-bonnet-catch.htmlthe usual suspects probably have them too.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Cheers nick Yes i know they expensive the rollers on mine have flats and don,t turn freely , and bore worn , ...the chrome on mine are good so don,t want to fork out that amont of money S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 They are a bit cheaper from James Paddock with free delivery.http://www.jamespaddock.co.uk/parts.aspx?categoryID=35&vehicleId=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Quoted from system6 Esxefi Any chance of photo?... can,t undertand where to grind the dimple Cheers S first pic shows dimple just left of roller,second roller in closed position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks... but would,t thay move the latch lower .makin the latch looser... can,t get my head round it at he moment......i,ll keep trying thoughCheers S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 yes slightly but I moved the body catch plate down a bit to compensate as it has some spring in it,that is why I said to only remove a tiny amount at a time and try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Body catch on my car is as low as it can go...don,t really want to elongate holes in catch....at the moment its looking like i might go for ...Nangs sugestion... Cheers S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Long and rather bad tempered thread here : Sorry , link no longer availableBill is (as usual) perfectly correct. Good latches in good condition will work well. I had to examine loads of them at autojumbles to find a good pair, but I did and they've been fine since.C.[url][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Hi This morning carried out the ..DIMPLE method took car for a 20 mile drive also over some bumpy ground nd hey-presto ...latch did not pop open... Cheers all S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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