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scooters · Jan 14th, 2008, 10:07

"My dear Boswell, there are few problems in life that cannot be solved by the judicisous application of a 4lb lump hammer!"

Boswell's "Memoires of a tour of Streatham with my friend, Dr Johnson"

Well, I fixed the bonnet problem - a few swift taps with a chisel on the spring bolt popped the bonnet - then I removed the spring from the hinge and gave the hinge a good lamping back into shape - WD40D and oiled the hinges till very loose. However, when I removed the slam plate to re align the bonnet the top bolt sheered which seized the catch mechanisim completely. - I've lashed down the bonnet with coat hanger wire and I keep the speed around the 60mph mark. Any ideas where I can get a slam plate from - I was thinking I might as well put in a new one.

Mike_Brace · Jan 14th, 2008, 21:29

When the nut was sheared off the remaining bit of bolt will have tightened the mechanism so it will not move. Removing the catch and then the broken bolt should repair it. Will sort this when you come down next week. Have a spare available anyway in case.

Mike

minesa240x3 · Jan 15th, 2008, 01:53

Hi folks! I seem to remember that the bolt that you mention has a nut as well.I think you have to undo the nut first as the bolt is in a threaded hole to allow adjustment and then is locked from moving using the nut.
Brian.

scooters · Jan 15th, 2008, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_Brace

When the nut was sheared off the remaining bit of bolt will have tightened the mechanism so it will not move. Removing the catch and then the broken bolt should repair it. Will sort this when you come down next week. Have a spare available anyway in case.

Mike

cheers folks

Mike - I think we will need a new panel - the mechanisim looks like it has been in a rock pool for the last 10 years it is so badly corroded I'll lash the bonnet for my drive to you and we can fix it on the day

cheers

Jan 14th, 2008, 21:29	#12
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	When the nut was sheared off the remaining bit of bolt will have tightened the mechanism so it will not move. Removing the catch and then the broken bolt should repair it. Will sort this when you come down next week. Have a spare available anyway in case. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Jan 14th, 2008, 10:07	#11
scooters Senior Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2021 14:48 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Thorngrafton, Tynedale, Northumberland View Photos By: scooters	"My dear Boswell, there are few problems in life that cannot be solved by the judicisous application of a 4lb lump hammer!" Boswell's "Memoires of a tour of Streatham with my friend, Dr Johnson" Well, I fixed the bonnet problem - a few swift taps with a chisel on the spring bolt popped the bonnet - then I removed the spring from the hinge and gave the hinge a good lamping back into shape - WD40D and oiled the hinges till very loose. However, when I removed the slam plate to re align the bonnet the top bolt sheered which seized the catch mechanisim completely. - I've lashed down the bonnet with coat hanger wire and I keep the speed around the 60mph mark. Any ideas where I can get a slam plate from - I was thinking I might as well put in a new one.

Jan 15th, 2008, 01:53	#13
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Hi folks! I seem to remember that the bolt that you mention has a nut as well.I think you have to undo the nut first as the bolt is in a threaded hole to allow adjustment and then is locked from moving using the nut. Brian.

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