JohnG Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) All Good afternoon I managed to get my '6' through the MOT (hoorah), but, not at my local, helpful, friendly, garage, unfortunately. I have discovered today that, in the process, of completing the MOT, the bonnet safety catch has been bent and the spring has disappeared. Does anyone know where I can source a replacement spring? The catch assembly is 710592 (Rimmer) or 619580 (Moss) I would prefer to just buy a spring, if they are available Attached is a picture of the reshaped catch, in situ Many thanks in advance Edited March 27, 2015 by wjgco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod Thomason Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hi Try the TR shop London they have second hand parts,good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Find a second had one the repo's are ****. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Find a second had one the repo's are ****. Agreed, apart from the increase in weight you can tell the original ones by the markings as below: Cheers Andrew Edited March 27, 2015 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thanks, I will try the TR shop now. Judging from your photo Andrew, I already have a repro catch fitted. If I have to go down the replacement catch route, is a 2nd hand original the way to go? Assuming I can find on of course Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod Thomason Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 let me know how you get on?helpfull guys at TR shop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Am I right in thinking the MOT station bent it ? If I am they can pay for the replacement...... Good luck Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Rod They don't have a 2nd hand (or new) spring, but have promised to spend some time trying to hunt down a spring or a decent 2nd hand original catch assembly. Seemed like good blokes. Problem is, I bet that spring is still manufactured and in use . . . . . . somewhere, it's a simple enough thing. The challenge is finding the part number Mark I'm 99% sure that is when it happened, but, proving it is something else, unless, or course, I can find the spring on the fofloor of their MOT bay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 If you do have to buy a new one then tap the pin that holds the arm out of the bracket (They are that badly fitted it wont take more than a wiggle for it to fall out!) then drill and tap the centre of the pin to 10/32 UNFand refit with a bolt then you will have no more problems. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 If you do have to buy a new one then tap the pin that holds the arm out of the bracket (They are that badly fitted it wont take more than a wiggle for it to fall out!) then drill and tap the centre of the pin to 10/32 UNFand refit with a bolt then you will have no more problems. Stuart. Why should we have to do that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 The roadsters factory are showing it as a spare part , no619583. If they are available you could take Don Hiscock up on his offer of small parts courier service when he comes over in May. You may be lucky and pick up a nos one complete. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Mark Nil stock bu99er! Could I ask if someone could take some pictures of the spring I need please? I think I know a man who may know a man, who might be able to find a replacement, based on some good pictures If it works out I will be asking where on the register web site I can put the info Wish me luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I will look at mine in the morning and compare it with some old mini ones I have kicking about the garage,they look similiar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Mark Nil stock bu99er! Could I ask if someone could take some pictures of the spring I need please? Here you go John, this is a replated original (complete with a stress crack!)...........let me know if you need anything else. Cheers Andrew Edited March 28, 2015 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 No NOS ones in stock Andrew dissapointing tut tut Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Might have might not........... Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thought so Andrew, mine is a pre-production one in Triumph Chrome very rare!! Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Why should we have to do that? Because the pin isnt peened over enough to stand much stress, especially from ham fisted people who dont realise its there and try yanking the bonnet open after its popped. I do it on all of the new ones I fit now. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 http://www.minispares.com/image.axd?type=product&picture=350/FPQ10001.jpg The Mini one is 2.5" long free length and 15/16"dia,The Mini clubman is 3.25" free length and 1.5" dia The TR6 one as fitted to my car is 3.25" fitted length and 15/16" dia,so not an option Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi all! As Andrew Smith's photo clearly shows those 2 asterisks on the bonnet latch, which my car has as well, I believe are a Trade Mark. Does anyone know who was the OEM for that part? It maybe that Mini Spares or the MGOC are buying from the original supplier to BL.? Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Andrew Thanks for the pictures, they are going out later today, with as much dimensional detail as I can work out from the catch in my car Clive Thanks for looking and thanks for the details Stuart Noted thanks. I'll do the mod as soon as I get a spring My catch does not have the marks being discussed, so, a repro I reckon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Gents Just spoken with the man who knows a man He can get me a spring (will need modifying), but, I need the diameter of the spring wire Can anyone help? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 John, I have measured the one on my car which is still a OE part. Wire dia. is 3/32" or 2.4mm. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi Try Walter Petchey 01376 342724 - he often has bits like these. Regards Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Thanks all Wire dia forwarded to the man Result promised before the end of the week Tony The phone number is greatly appreciated and is squirreled away safe. I will make a call, irrespective of the result of my attempts, as a spare would be useful Edited March 31, 2015 by wjgco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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