P38A Bonnet Locking Pin Adjustment

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EntropyUK

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• Jul 27, 2016

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One of the many niggling issues is that the N/S bonnet locking pin appears to be not locking correctly, the bonnet is loose does flap a little at speed.

RAVE only appears to show removal and refit but no instruction on adjustment.

A comparison to the D/S pins shows that it is shorter so how to I get it to the same length as I now think that it not latching under t?he release catch

 

wammers

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• Jul 27, 2016

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EntropyUK said:

One of the many niggling issues is that the N/S bonnet locking pin appears to be not locking correctly, the bonnet is loose does flap a little at speed.

RAVE only appears to show removal and refit but no instruction on adjustment.

A comparison to the D/S pins shows that it is shorter so how to I get it to the same length as I now think that it not latching under t?he release catch

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There is a lock nut inside the spring slacken it and screw locking pin in or out to suit. Firstly before playing with lock pin make sure the latches are lubed and returning correctly.

 

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• Jul 27, 2016

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Cheers Wammers, I'll give it a go tomorrow.

 

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• Jul 28, 2016

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Excuse my ignorance but N/S locking pin? I have seen the one at the front (bonnet latch) the hook, but never seen the N/S or O/S ones. please enlighten me

 

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Dopey said:

Excuse my ignorance but N/S locking pin? I have seen the one at the front (bonnet latch) the hook, but never seen the N/S or O/S ones. please enlighten me

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Open your bonnet or hood if you are from the land of the brave. Look right and left you will see a lock pin sticking down at either side of bonnet or hood. These engage in the lock catches at either side of the slam panel to hold the bonnet or hood shut. They can be adjusted as stated previously.

 

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• Jul 28, 2016

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I didn't know that I will look next time, have to put the exhaust on from the air pump 2morrow I will look then ta mucho