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2013/12/04 13:15:30 (permalink)
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RS2000 stuck bonnent

Well as the title says, I have a RS2000 with the bonnent stuck closed.
 
Just went to open it and nothing.
 
Any suggestions?

1979 Escort RS2000 2dr:- Getting N/A YB Cosworth engine.
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    Re: RS2000 stuck bonnent 2013/12/04 15:00:22 (permalink)
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    Broken cable or jumped off under bonnet?
    Reach up behind the nose cone and use a screwdriver to lever the latch mechanism.....

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    Re: RS2000 stuck bonnent 2013/12/04 21:20:41 (permalink)
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    The other alternative if the cable isn't broken is to have someone lean on the bonnet above the position of the latch to take any pressure off it at the same time you pull the bonnet release handle
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    Re: RS2000 stuck bonnent 2013/12/06 11:25:21 (permalink)
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    Thanks guys, the second one worked for me. I used WD40 on the latch and it much better now.

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    Re: RS2000 stuck bonnent 2013/12/06 17:21:49 (permalink)
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    You can buy replacement cables on ebay uk.
     

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