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Daisy90



Member Since: 01 Feb 2015
Location: Hampshire
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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Alveston Red
Bonnet striker loose
Hi all,
I have a 51plate 90, for sometime now the bonnet has been loose on the front edge, it doesn't pop up or nout thankfully,

However, I have had a look and seems the striker / spring section on the bonnet itself is very loose and waggling around,
Can't see how it tightens up, as maybe has a nut inside the bonnet area ?

Any tips greatly appreciated Thumbs Up

Thanks all
Post #415802 12th Apr 2015 8:51pm
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munch90



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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Hasnt the pointy end got a screwdriver slot and there is a lock nut inside the spring and the bonnet has a threaded insert in it

undo lock nut inside spring at the bonnet end of spring adjust with screwdriver in slot , tighten lock nut

Sorry cant remember if they changed the design at all , but used to be like this

(sometimes you need a narrow open ended spanner to get in on lock nut )

only other type i can think of is , there is a big hex at the bonnet end of spring thats the lock nut
Post #415805 12th Apr 2015 9:00pm
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Daisy90



Member Since: 01 Feb 2015
Location: Hampshire
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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Alveston Red
That seems the right description, but I turns easily I'm guessing the captive nut inside the bonnett isn't captive anymore ?
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mk1collector



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Just screw the whole thing clockwise still it stops then adjust so it goes straight into the slam panel hole and then nip the lock nut up with a spanner. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #415946 13th Apr 2015 2:51pm
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