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Bonnet wont open 89 GQ

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:08 pm
by 89_GQTURBO
Hi all,

have tried search but come up with nothing, im having major issues with my bonnet, it wont pop open anymore, after adjusting the cable a few times it worked, then it stopped. Ive found if someone is applying upward pressure to it it goes first time? Could this be because my bonnet stops are worn to metal nubs with duct tape on em and arent holding the weight up anymore?

Cheers

Dan

Re: Bonnet wont open 89 GQ

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:23 am
by gqmudder91
sounds to me like ur cable might be streched a bit to much

Re: Bonnet wont open 89 GQ

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 3:25 pm
by purplebus
mine did the same thing. i took the bonnet lock off by the 2 x 10 or 12 mm bolts and washed it in petty to remove all the mud etc, sprayed it with inox/wd40/crc. then put heater hose on the bonnet stops and cut to height or you can use rear shock rubbers as they fit to. this fixed it for me. just make sure you set the bonnet catch at the right height when you fit it back on.
this also helps if it isnt catching/locking when you close it. good luck.