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Trading Area => Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: tunnie on 01 July 2012, 16:18:47

Title: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: tunnie on 01 July 2012, 16:18:47
FatherT's bonnet cable has snapped not far from the latch, not sure how much these are new, will call a dealer tomorrow (could not see it in the book)

I know the end by the handle has a bobble, but unsure what the cable looks like other end as its most likely on the M40  ::)

I'm guessing its just a loop at the end of the wire that goes around the latch?

Looking for that + the adjuster as one currently is badly rusted.

**note if the cable is £10-35 ish from Dealer, I'll get one new, so I'd just be after grill  :y
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: RobG on 01 July 2012, 16:35:47
Around £25 new, not sure if that includes the handle. The bonnet end looks like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-BONNET-CABLE-LEVER-/350350824720?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall&hash=item5192895510
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: tunnie on 01 July 2012, 16:43:04
Around £25 new, not sure if that includes the handle. The bonnet end looks like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-BONNET-CABLE-LEVER-/350350824720?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall&hash=item5192895510

Was not expecting it to look like that, cheers. Auction does not state if its new or not, that price though think its worth getting it from there
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: zirk on 01 July 2012, 16:49:29
Just a small pressed on steel ball, on the Facelifts, after you get the bonnet up, you dont have to remove any screws around the catch area, just unclip it, turn it 90 degrees to itself and the whole spring lifts out.

Ive actually made a tool for the bonnet pop, cooper tube on a M10 bolt, pops the bonnet underneath with a ratchet if you want to borrow it, normally in London 2 or 3 times a week, Tunnie.

Chris.   

Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: RobG on 01 July 2012, 16:58:22
Just a small pressed on steel ball, on the Facelifts, after you get the bonnet up, you dont have to remove any screws around the catch area, just unclip it, turn it 90 degrees to itself and the whole spring lifts out.

Ive actually made a tool for the bonnet pop, cooper tube on a M10 bolt, pops the bonnet underneath with a ratchet if you want to borrow it, normally in London 2 or 3 times a week, Tunnie.

Chris.
Where`s the "How To" with pics then :)
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: albitz on 01 July 2012, 17:08:07
Got a facelift grill here Tunnie.Can send a couple of pics if your interested. :y
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: zirk on 01 July 2012, 17:28:41
Just a small pressed on steel ball, on the Facelifts, after you get the bonnet up, you dont have to remove any screws around the catch area, just unclip it, turn it 90 degrees to itself and the whole spring lifts out.

Ive actually made a tool for the bonnet pop, cooper tube on a M10 bolt, pops the bonnet underneath with a ratchet if you want to borrow it, normally in London 2 or 3 times a week, Tunnie.

Chris.
Where`s the "How To" with pics then :)

Believe or not I did take some pics Rob. but on reflection thought it was all a bit trivial for a Howto.
;)
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: RobG on 01 July 2012, 18:03:30
Just a small pressed on steel ball, on the Facelifts, after you get the bonnet up, you dont have to remove any screws around the catch area, just unclip it, turn it 90 degrees to itself and the whole spring lifts out.

Ive actually made a tool for the bonnet pop, cooper tube on a M10 bolt, pops the bonnet underneath with a ratchet if you want to borrow it, normally in London 2 or 3 times a week, Tunnie.

Chris.
Where`s the "How To" with pics then :)

Believe or not I did take some pics Rob. but on reflection thought it was all a bit trivial for a Howto.
;)
If it helps just one member it`s not trivial :y
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: zirk on 01 July 2012, 18:13:33
Just a small pressed on steel ball, on the Facelifts, after you get the bonnet up, you dont have to remove any screws around the catch area, just unclip it, turn it 90 degrees to itself and the whole spring lifts out.

Ive actually made a tool for the bonnet pop, cooper tube on a M10 bolt, pops the bonnet underneath with a ratchet if you want to borrow it, normally in London 2 or 3 times a week, Tunnie.

Chris.
Where`s the "How To" with pics then :)

Believe or not I did take some pics Rob. but on reflection thought it was all a bit trivial for a Howto.
;)
If it helps just one member it`s not trivial :y
Fair shout mate, I'll sort it. :y
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2012, 19:51:39
Just a small pressed on steel ball, on the Facelifts, after you get the bonnet up, you dont have to remove any screws around the catch area, just unclip it, turn it 90 degrees to itself and the whole spring lifts out.

Ive actually made a tool for the bonnet pop, cooper tube on a M10 bolt, pops the bonnet underneath with a ratchet if you want to borrow it, normally in London 2 or 3 times a week, Tunnie.

Chris.
I'm toying with making something to avoid smashing grill should something similar happen to me :y
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2012, 19:55:54
Around £25 new, not sure if that includes the handle.
EPC diagram seems to imply handle included
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: joff on 01 July 2012, 21:28:35
think i have a new one in the garage tunnie. Yep still in the bag confirm part No. 90379024 never did use it. don't know how much they are but i'm sure we can do a deal after you have checked the price. :y can't be that much can they
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: tunnie on 01 July 2012, 21:44:22
Just a small pressed on steel ball, on the Facelifts, after you get the bonnet up, you dont have to remove any screws around the catch area, just unclip it, turn it 90 degrees to itself and the whole spring lifts out.

Ive actually made a tool for the bonnet pop, cooper tube on a M10 bolt, pops the bonnet underneath with a ratchet if you want to borrow it, normally in London 2 or 3 times a week, Tunnie.

Chris.
Where`s the "How To" with pics then :)

Believe or not I did take some pics Rob. but on reflection thought it was all a bit trivial for a Howto.
;)
If it helps just one member it`s not trivial :y
Fair shout mate, I'll sort it. :y

Yes please do, very interested in this, with 4 Facelifts in the tunnie fleet, be very handy  :)
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: tunnie on 01 July 2012, 21:45:32
Got a facelift grill here Tunnie.Can send a couple of pics if your interested. :y

Assume its a standard grill? Can't really go wrong with these assume its not damaged?

Will drop you a PM later tomorrow  :y
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: tunnie on 01 July 2012, 21:45:59
think i have a new one in the garage tunnie. Yep still in the bag confirm part No. 90379024 never did use it. don't know how much they are but i'm sure we can do a deal after you have checked the price. :y can't be that much can they

Thanks for the offer, I'm going to see how much they are new and go from there  :)
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: zirk on 02 July 2012, 12:01:20
Just a small pressed on steel ball, on the Facelifts, after you get the bonnet up, you dont have to remove any screws around the catch area, just unclip it, turn it 90 degrees to itself and the whole spring lifts out.

Ive actually made a tool for the bonnet pop, cooper tube on a M10 bolt, pops the bonnet underneath with a ratchet if you want to borrow it, normally in London 2 or 3 times a week, Tunnie.

Chris.
I'm toying with making something to avoid smashing grill should something similar happen to me :y

Do able on the PFL, did it on my old TD without destroying the grill, using a bar and long screwdriver (cant vouch for the PFL V6 though), not really an option on the FL due to bumper design, unless you could work a way of removing the bumper with the bonnet shut, even then I feel there's too much stuff in the way from under the car.

The Tool I knocked up will assist popping the bonnet normally within 30 seconds with some practice but you still need to go through the Grill space for access and pull away the Air Intake.
Title: Re: Wanted: Bonnet Release Cable + Facelift Grill
Post by: tunnie on 02 July 2012, 16:49:12
Both parts now sourced, thanks to everyone who responded  :y