any tips for removing and fitting a bonnet alone??
 

My bonnet will be coming off and another will be going on sometime today.

Anyone got any tips as i'm stuck on my own and need to get it done.

Helpful hints, things to look out for etc??

Thanks in advance.


bongo

Ask a neighbour :)

bit of a sore point. Both of them died within 5 weeks of each other. Last funeral was last friday.... lol.

Anyone got any serious help??? No way of getting anyone to help....


cheers, Bongo

Get some old cloths/sheets etc and place them on the wing byt the bonnet hinge. Undo the bolts on one side then pack it with the sheet. Move across to the other side and repeat. Will still be difficult to get off the the sheets will help stop and damage hopefully.

The Hoff:cool:

dont choose a windy day.... also lay some fllor protecting stuff like towels down or get smoewhere close to put the bonnet after removal. remove/ disconnect all washer pipes/ nozels.
use yer neck and shoulder blade to supposrt the bonnet while using the other arm with rachet to undo the botls.suppose the botton and move round to the other side take the other 2 of......with care remove bonnet and place on towels, safe surface. Remove boonet batch if your new bonnet does not have one and fit before new one goes on.
with fitting lift the bonnet so its sitting on the windscreen gutter tray, use same support method, life one side up and get one bolt it. can 2 both on same side if you have strong arms if not go round to ther side and put one bolt in, only do them by hand finger tight so had some play. once all 4 in tighten up. and refit washer nozels and piper into new bonnet.

make a hoist?? wrap a rope around it to your garage rafters?? or a engine hoist so if u do drop it its not going anywhere,

then towels etc to protect the bodywork

Buy a roll of gaffa / tank tape and use lots of it ideally with thick rags and cover the wing tops and all the corners n edges. when you come to remove it warm it up dont just pull the fooker off!

Andy

were u at mate

im in liverpool:)

could help you if needed not an expert but have done same sought of stuff.

danny:thumb:

Now that is the pinnacle of friendlyness!!! To think some randomer on the internet would help out. Thats ****hot that! This forum has some good people :luxhello:

Thanks for offering, but i actually did it just now in about 10 minutes. Had no idea the Aluminium bonnets were so light!!! Just lobbed it on, about 10 grams it weighs lol.

Thanks for all your help :luvlove: :thumb:


bongo

Expert at removing car parts hey:D

Seriously mate, have you got no friends? :wonder:

You could have it it off and on the floor and be sat having a beer in the same time you spent trying get off on your own.

BTW, I'm talking about the bonnet, before anyone asks ;):lol1:

if you read the thread you'd know it's all done and dusted :norty:

i have 188276 friends, but as i work nights, and they work days, mid morning on a wednesday ain't too good for getting help!

Ally Bonnet..cheat :razz: :lol1:

yes just the easy parts:lol: stop before you think im a thief:D

nice 1 bongo:thumb: