Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 21:23:25 -0000 From: "Neil Plucknett" <artistsriflesnopsamreeinternet.co.uk> Subject: Re: 96 V4 - Stuck Bonnet (Hood)
I did this myself once - only solution was to remove the grille, get wife to hold the linkage open with a piece of spare cable then, using a stout metal lever of some sort (if memory serves it was a tyre lever) lever the head of the pin far enough over for the spring to release it. HTH, Neil. "Simon W," <swellernopsamPAMmistral.co.uk> wrote in message news:3a82545enopsama.ukisp.net... > Yes, you are both correct the linkage can be accessed from the grill, and it > is easier operate the linkage with the grill removed. > But, even moving the linkage fully has no effect, the bonnet appears to be > jammed. The locking pin isn't central in the body hole. I think I may have > to resort to a hacksaw blade to cut the pin. As I can't think of any other > way of doing it. > > -- > Simon > > Brighton > England > > > > Dave Hinz <dhinznopsamh.execpc.com> wrote in message > news:3a81b1af$0$46004$272ea4a1nopsam.execpc.com... > > Charles Stoyer (cstoyernopsamrpex.com) wrote: > > : You should be able to get at the catch mechanism through the grille, > maybe > > : it would be easier if you take the grill off first. You can apply much > more > > : force with pliers, screwdrivers or other tools than with the hood > release > > : cable. > > > > I'd have to agree. I believe the center part of the grille on the '72 > > is held in with 4 small screws, and you should be able to get to the > > mechanism. Failing that, perhaps you can grab the screws by the bottom, > > and loosen them that way, possibly getting enough room to wiggle the > > hood open. > > > > Dave Hinz > > > > > > > >
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