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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Entwood on 08 July 2008, 12:15:24
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The emergency boot release on a facelift saloon :
(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/8444/boot1sp3.jpg)
Those who have a large LPG tank in the boot will have realised that there is no access to this release.
(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/2161/boot2sl2.jpg)
(http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/6691/boot3zc1.jpg)
This is my solution ......
I purchased a puppy training lead, some large D-rings and some "sticky pads" - these will be replaced by self tappers once I'm totaly happy with the positions of the D-rings - total cost about £10
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4016/boot4yu7.jpg)
The puppy lead extended looks like this
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9695/boot5lq9.jpg)
I cut off the nylon strap to leave the attachment loop
(http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/4035/boot6db6.jpg)
This was fed through 2 D-rings and attached to the release handle
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3482/boot7pi1.jpg)
The D-rings are in temporary positions - the one by the rubber I'm still not quite happy with as the cord is just rubbing on the seal
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3695/boot8ry4.jpg)
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7534/boot9io7.jpg)
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1995/boot10xv2.jpg)
The lead is "sticky pad" stuck to the tank
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6392/boot11jr4.jpg)
And is easily operated
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1667/boot12ws0.jpg)
I now know that should the motor fail, or I lose electrics to the boot, I can still gain access.
HTH :)
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release ;)
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I think that without the Bose shelf I might be OK but it's a nice solution. :y
Kevin
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release ;)
Ahh but you are "tunnie" .... 8 ft arms, 17 fingers, contra-rotating joints ... or so we are led to believe ... :)
Mere KOS mortal like me .. didn't have a chance of reaching it !!
;D ;D
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Good solution... :y
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very good idea. :y :y
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i'm sure i have space above my 80l tank aswell to get to it...
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Hi Nigel,
Who's a clever little boy, then?
Nice job, especially if you can improve the route over the bootlid seal. Is there a small pulley that could replace that particular D-ring to give sufficient clearance?
Hope you and Chris are both well.
Bill.
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release ;)
So are you the gent who i come and bought the car from with the engine in bits :)
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Hi Nigel,
Who's a clever little boy, then?
Nice job, especially if you can improve the route over the bootlid seal. Is there a small pulley that could replace that particular D-ring to give sufficient clearance?
Hope you and Chris are both well.
Bill.
Thanks Bill, I have an idea ... needs a visit to my local hardware shop .. :)
We're both good ... hope the same applies to you and Margaret ... Hope you enjoy Bibury .. must be getting close now .. :y :y
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release ;)
Ah yes -- but you have gadget hands !!!!!
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when I had Holy Counts Facelift saloon with the LPG 80L tank the boot, i could still reach the emergancy release ;)
So are you the gent who i come and bought the car from with the engine in bits :)
That 'e be !!