mark_smugglers Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Hi i bought a bonnet rubber- for the rear, ie on the bulkhead by the bottom of the windscreen. A 2 minute job to put it on, but now my (newly painted) bonnet won’t close. Anyone else have this problem? The rubber seal was from Moss. Are there maybe thinner ones I should look for? It seems more of an issue in the centre, near the battery, than at the sides. Without the rubber, the bonnet fits well Thanks mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
c.hydes Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Yeah Mark, Its either too thick or set too high. Had a similar problem years ago and seem to think there maybe an adjustable nut where it bolts in - correct? Colin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr6tuga Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Had similar experience, did a position test using double side tape and them glued in final position, no more ratle ever since Jose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark_smugglers Posted August 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Is this the right profile? Looking at a lot of images online, the pictures of the bulkhead: bonnet seal look a different profile. Thanks Mark Edited August 18, 2019 by mark_smugglers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 24, 2019 Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thats a usual one, do you have it fitted the right way round? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark_smugglers Posted August 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 8 hours ago, stuart said: Thats a usual one, do you have it fitted the right way round? Stuart. I tried it both ways Stuart. Am I right in thinking it points towards the rear? Either way, the bonnet doesn’t shut. Are you aware of any different profiles/ smaller rubbers? It seems to be too high in the middle Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Facing rearwards is the way, it maybe that the channel lip is too high in the middle, I have had to "alter" them occasionally with a piece of wood cut to fit in the channel and a rubber hammer, are you sure the bonnet profile is the same as the bulkhead profile right across as I have also had to bend the rear of bonnets to get them to suit the deck profile. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, stuart said: Facing rearwards is the way, it maybe that the channel lip is too high in the middle, I have had to "alter" them occasionally with a piece of wood cut to fit in the channel and a rubber hammer, are you sure the bonnet profile is the same as the bulkhead profile right across as I have also had to bend the rear of bonnets to get them to suit the deck profile. Stuart. Apologies for hijacking this post. Stuart what's the best way of bending the rear corners down one of mine is slightly proud. Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 17 hours ago, PodOne said: Apologies for hijacking this post. Stuart what's the best way of bending the rear corners down one of mine is slightly proud. Thanks Andy Same way but needs two of you really, piece of wood shaped to fit in the channel in front of the vent flap but a couple of inches higher than the deck and one person holding one side and the other pushing down at the side that needs bending down, its a regular thing with bonnet swops. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark_smugglers Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 3:09 PM, stuart said: Facing rearwards is the way, it maybe that the channel lip is too high in the middle, I have had to "alter" them occasionally with a piece of wood cut to fit in the channel and a rubber hammer, are you sure the bonnet profile is the same as the bulkhead profile right across as I have also had to bend the rear of bonnets to get them to suit the deck profile. Stuart. Pretty much. There is not a lot in it. Without the rubber, the bonnet fits fine. Perhaps, on close inspection, the middle could be marginally higher, whilst the edges are in line, but there’s not a lot wrong when minus the seal. But the thickness of the rubber is enough to keep it proud in the middle. I might try your block of wood trick, although the car is painted now so I’m a bit reticent. I did offer up an off cut from the boot runner (I.e. round tube on top) and that was better - it allowed the bonnet to get a bit lower. Although I think I’d still need to lengthen the bonnet catch in order to latch. Regards Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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