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SaggaRS
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2012/07/27 14:26:27 (permalink)
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Bonnet Release Handle

Could someone please post a photo of the bonnet release handle under the dash in a MKII Escort.
I need to see how the metal clasp sits on the mounting bracket.
Thanks.

CheeRS Shaul,

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    Matt75
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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/27 14:42:38 (permalink)
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    Will do it for you tonight when I get home.
     
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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/27 19:10:25 (permalink)
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    Is this what you are after?
     
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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/27 20:23:23 (permalink)
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    No rust?? Nice!
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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/27 20:37:19 (permalink)
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    Was a bit under the heater bubble but not too bad.

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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/27 21:01:07 (permalink)
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    Thanks for that Matt much appreciated.
    I think I had it right but it won't grip the cable.
    I will have another look at it.

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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/27 21:04:53 (permalink)
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    Cool,
     
    Let me know if you need more pics.
     
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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/28 23:28:38 (permalink)
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    Looks like the plastic outer sleeve of the cable runs all the way to the end to provide grip for the clasp.
    The plastic has been stripped off of mine so I will have to come up with a way of getting it to grip or source a new cable!!

    CheeRS Shaul,

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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/29 09:12:41 (permalink)
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    If you can't find one here in Oz -
     
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ESCORT-MK1-MK2-ALL-MODELS-NEW-BONNET-RELEASE-CABLE-/380325508779?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item588d2ab6ab
     
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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/29 17:53:58 (permalink)
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    I should have some spare cables and levers in my bucket stash of pieces, you might be missing the cable locking clasp which usually resides near the radiator. this holds the cable outer securely, if its not there the lot moves with no effect to releasing the bonnet.
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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/29 22:01:48 (permalink)
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    I made a new cable out of a MTB bike cable,i went to the bike shop and bought some stainless cable .Then i went to the local fishing tackle shop, and bought some wire trace clamps.Took it home and cut the cable wire to size than i did the same to the outer sheath,i found a couple of big fishing swivels attached them to the cable crimped them tight.Spray a bit of wd40 in to the sheath, before you do that and it will be as smooth as. I'll post up a picture tomorrow to show what i mean. Cost about $10.00 all up.

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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/31 18:39:31 (permalink)
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    smallvan

    I made a new cable out of a MTB bike cable,i went to the bike shop and bought some stainless cable .Then i went to the local fishing tackle shop, and bought some wire trace clamps.Took it home and cut the cable wire to size than i did the same to the outer sheath,i found a couple of big fishing swivels attached them to the cable crimped them tight.Spray a bit of wd40 in to the sheath, before you do that and it will be as smooth as. I'll post up a picture tomorrow to show what i mean. Cost about $10.00 all up.

    Would like to see what you've done. I figure if I swap the cable with a secondhand item it's likely to snap anyway being over 30 years old!

    CheeRS Shaul,

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    SaggaRS
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    Re:Bonnet Release Handle 2012/07/31 18:41:52 (permalink)
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    I came across these on Ebay:
    http://www.ebay.com.au/it...ksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    CheeRS Shaul,

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