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2016/11/16 17:59:32 (permalink)
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Bonnet latches

Hi having an issue with my bonnet latch. It's on a 8/71 Capri with forward to back latch. It's got a visible spring but now for some reason the spring just pops out which can allow the bonnet to fly up. Thankfully it's got the twist bonnet locks. All my others here have a different setup and 2 are from the same year. Hopefully someone can help. It's the white one giving me the problems but the yellow one is no better.

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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/16 19:02:33 (permalink)
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    Check that the spring is returning to the closed position after opening it with the bonnet cable, spring may need lubricating or cable may be too tight. Otherwise check the bonnet spear, my Cortina was doing the same thing, the spear is a little worn and will only work in one position.
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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/16 20:18:10 (permalink)
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    The little metal keeper that bolts over the end of the spring is not there. This holds the spring in place.

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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/16 21:46:40 (permalink)
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    Wiggy I had the same problem recently when I fitted the GT bonnet. I found it would spring up with very little pressure underneath. Most of the drama for me centred around the bonnet not being aligned correctly, and the latch wasn't centred. I also adjusted the large nut under the bonnet that holds the pin on, which changes the spring pressure and how far down it positions.
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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/17 06:25:01 (permalink)
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    Ron do you have a pic or anyone else of the metal keeper. What happens is the end of the spring pops out of the slam panel rendering the spring useless. You just push it back in and it works but any driving and it just pops out again.
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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/17 07:22:27 (permalink)
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    This is it.

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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/17 15:31:15 (permalink)
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    Thanks Ron, perfect now where can I get one from. Or two as the yellow one is missing the same thing.
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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/17 19:24:11 (permalink)
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    Looks just like an Escort one, so hopefully won't be too hard to come by.

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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/17 19:46:50 (permalink)
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    Yeah seen it another car I have. Steal it for now but will be looking for replacements. Thanks
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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/22 19:20:29 (permalink)
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    Surprising this clip doesn't show up in my manuals. I've got no description of how the two mechanisms work. You would think bonnet fly up would be critical. And still can't find a parts manual.
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    Re: Bonnet latches 2016/11/22 19:30:54 (permalink)
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    Surprising this clip doesn't show up in my manuals. I've got no description of how the two mechanisms work. You would think bonnet fly up would be critical. And still can't find a parts manual.
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