CHRIS211083 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi all, I know alot of people suffer with bonnet catches undoing while driving. So i came up with something that works for me. Firstly my bonnet cones were always squeaking as the Po had painted the cone locators and they were now un-adjustable.So I bought some shiny Stainless steel ones with bolts etc. The old ones were removed and water repellent grease was applied underneath and on top of the new brackets. The bolts were then loosely tightened and the bonnet lowered and the plates moved into the correct position. Then the bonnet was lifted and the bolts were fully tightened.I then turned my attention to the Bonnet catches. The common thing for these to do is the rollers stop rotating and seize. There are two rollers per catch and both should spin freely. So my top ones do and my bottom ones don't and they probably never will as they are FU*KED. However im not going to buy new ones till my T6 tub is ready. So here is what you do. Firstly spray with copious amounts of WD40. Then when they are clean spray with copious amounts of brake cleaner. Then dry and apply alot of the water repellent grease to the rollers, catch and all moving parts and surfaces including the hook bracket which the catch attaches to.Make sure it gets everywhere and then shut the bonnet and wipe off the excess grease from the outside. Lock the bonnet down and take hold of the wheel arch. lift the arch lightly and if the bonnet has movement at the catch then adjust the locating cone out until it has virtually no movement. WARNING if you bring it out too much it will be hard to lock down the catches. They should be a one fingered flick to open.End......Hope this helps stop any squeaking noises and stops catches flicking open. It should also help people to adjust their bonnets. Drive safe, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Wow you have quite a lot of rust there Chris you must keep on top of it or your car will go past the point where major work will be needed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have Ordered a T6 Fabrications Fibreglass le mans body Tub. The car was bought for £450(stored +14years). I knew it had problems, the bonnets not good but the tub is solid but not welded the best. Doors are bad but inner parts are very good, boot lid is under offer and tub and chassis are wanted by some one but no money has changed hands yet. The windscreen is very good and i will also have a hardtop for sale only 9months old (Honeybourne Moundings). The Chassis is poly bushed and has new black type shocks and springs. It also will come with diff, half shafts etc. and will be ready to use. New car is going to be completely rebuilt. Any offers please pm me. Body/bits will be available about august.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 2402 wrote:I have Ordered a T6 Fabrications Fibreglass le mans body Tub. The car was bought for £450(stored +14years). I knew it had problems, the bonnets not good but the tub is solid but not welded the best. Doors are bad but inner parts are very good, boot lid is under offer and tub and chassis are wanted by some one but no money has changed hands yet. The windscreen is very good and i will also have a hardtop for sale only 9months old (Honeybourne Moundings). The Chassis is poly bushed and has new black type shocks and springs. It also will come with diff, half shafts etc. and will be ready to use. New car is going to be completely rebuilt. Any offers please pm me. Body/bits will be available about august.Chris. So the rust is no real problem then if you are breaking the car up :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Not breaking it Rebuilding it. Long story. I have two chassis's and one body. Plan was to make nice this one but it needs alot of time, £££ and a good welder to straighten the body back the way it should be. Basicly im saving the original car and another one, maybe two with the spares from this one. Original Chassis is being rebuilt while spare chassis is being used. Spare will go up for sale when original is painted and fully rebuilt. The hole thing will be written up on this site. Should be finished and EFI'ed by the end of the year.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 You should create a blog Chris, then you can have a competition with Mike Weaver as to who can do the most amount of work in the shortest amount of time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 No this isn't a race its just as fast as i can. Want to get it done so Zoe and i can start taking part in all the events and tours. This car is gonna be awesome. As for the blog.....I wouldn't know where to start, that and ill put it all on a thread anyway. Wont be a long one either as its gonna happen quite quickly once the weddings been payed for. :)Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I thought Chris would have to be a full paid up member to put a blog on or am I wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 2402 wrote:Firstly my bonnet cones were always squeaking as the Po had painted the cone locators and they were now un-adjustable.Is that not how they were supplied from the factory, with everything aligned before painting?Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Not a clue about how they came from the factory mate, i was born in 1983 so the car is twice my age. All i know is alot of people complain about noises and catches un-clipping. This stops catches un clipping even with a seized roller. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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