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skud52
18-04-13, 07:18 AM
Does anybody know how to remove and refit the bonnet hinges? Cheers

Benn
18-04-13, 07:54 AM
They have a big rivet holding them on. You have to drill that out, which isnt easy as you can't see it unless you use a mirror.
I then nut and bolted them back on.

skud52
18-04-13, 08:04 AM
Ok cool cheers for that i'll try and get my head and drill in there. Nice 1

bazil
18-04-13, 08:38 AM
This method isn't advised lol

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/projects/panel%20removal/P9270009.jpg

skud52
18-04-13, 09:43 AM
No but its a great photo of what the inside face of the hinge looks like, cheers

Benn
18-04-13, 01:12 PM
It's not a hard job, just a bit tricky..

mowgli
18-04-13, 01:34 PM
you can rent 90 degree drills from most major hire shops

skud52
18-04-13, 02:06 PM
Yea i'll have a gander at it, prob hardest bit will be drilling where the m/c now sits

meritlover
18-04-13, 05:13 PM
I take it this is a permanent removal and not just for a repair?

Benn
18-04-13, 05:17 PM
you can rent 90 degree drills from most major hire shops

Can you? Never seen one, would have made life easier a my going flat battery drill...lol