What has made you Angry Today???????

[mudski]

So, that didn't work either, the ears of the catch mechanism are snagging on the cavity in the bonnet - looks like the entire cross strut in front of the radiator is twisted and cocking the catch over. So, I zipped down to the wreckers and bought another one. Bugger me,. still not closing. I have put 10mm of packers under the arms and the gap at the rear of the bonnet looks ok. I just need to resolve the catch - tomorrow, truck and i are not talking right now. What has changed since I closed it earlier this week and now - no idea.

You know Phil, its going to be something so simple its staring at you in the face. Been there done that on too many occasions.

[PeeBee]

This is for a GQ PeeBee?

Yes. on the GQ. I have the bonnet sitting at the right 'elevation, lined up with the top of the guards, and front edge of the guards, catch is in its upper most position within the factory slots and the bonnet catch simply won't engage. have dropped it from height, swore at it in Swahili and chucked a dirty rag on the ground in frustration, no avail. Its been sitting there all day, been too busy with work to get back to it, You would swear the catch has moved upwards in the bonnet, but its all welded firm, no deformation.

[PeeBee]

You know Phil, its going to be something so simple its staring at you in the face. Been there done that on too many occasions.

Mark, I know, I have had 2 neighbors over to stick their noses under the bonnet and we collectively spent 4 hrs on it yesterday, without the prize being reached. I keep looking for the dumb=arse spanner or nut fowling on the bracket - but nothing. Its bound to bounce out and make me look like a goose, guaranteed.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Yes. on the GQ. I have the bonnet sitting at the right 'elevation, lined up with the top of the guards, and front edge of the guards, catch is in its upper most position within the factory slots and the bonnet catch simply won't engage. have dropped it from height, swore at it in Swahili and chucked a dirty rag on the ground in frustration, no avail. Its been sitting there all day, been too busy with work to get back to it, You would swear the catch has moved upwards in the bonnet, but its all welded firm, no deformation.

Not sure if this helps... 1992 TI GQ

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The Rats nest.... keeps the wild snakes happy I guess!!! I was actually hesitant 2 pop the bonnet 2 take pics, was waiting for a dirty big brown 2 jump out at me

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[mudski]

PHil I assume you have tested the catch using a screw driver and push down on the catch lever replicating it taking the striker? Have you tried without the release cable attached also. If not, remove the cable and tie a wire to the lever so you can use the cable to open it just incase...

[MB]

No idea but this possibly needs a holistic approach Philstar, not engineering solutions?
GQ’s have feelings too, enough is enough, stop shoving extra goodies in my mouth



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[Rossco]

No idea but this possibly needs a holistic approach Philstar, not engineering solutions?
GQ’s have feelings too, enough is enough, stop shoving extra goodies in my mouth



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OMG Markie just lost my shiz . . Too funny

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[PeeBee]

Not sure if this helps... 1992 TI GQ

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20201222_144644.jpg

The Rats nest.... keeps the wild snakes happy I guess!!! I was actually hesitant 2 pop the bonnet 2 take pics, was waiting for a dirty big brown 2 jump out at me

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What you show is what i have, except the entire bracket is tilted forward as such. I have to put a big washer under the bottom of the bracket just so the bonnet will close. Anyway, the hunt continues!

[MB]

Apologies Philstar, you do know I love you Mate!
Any chance the fibreglass bonnet mods have tweaked some stuff?
My ADR Blitz did shrink some 5mm around all edges under 6.5NA temps out there 🥲


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[PeeBee]

PHil I assume you have tested the catch using a screw driver and push down on the catch lever replicating it taking the striker? Have you tried without the release cable attached also. If not, remove the cable and tie a wire to the lever so you can use the cable to open it just incase...

Yeah done that with both original and replacement unit