domderbyshire

Active Member

• Feb 21, 2017

• #1

Afternoon, Everyone.

As per the title, really. I replaced the bonnet release cable on my 90 yesterday and it was an easy job. The only issue I have is how to get the clamp nut in the cabin tight. I can't get a spanner on it, even with the clutch pedal depressed out of the way.

Are there any tips or special techniques here?

Many thanks,

Dom

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Feb 21, 2017

• #2

IIRC mine is a 17mm nut, and last time I replaced the cable I used a pair of 4" offset pipe pliers, and then when I did another one I cut down an old open ended imperial spanner and ground it to fit.
Don't forget to use the star washers
Hope this helps.

 

domderbyshire

Active Member

• Feb 21, 2017

• #3

Many thanks for that. I'll see what I've got lurking in the garage and crack on! Just got side tracked changing the thermostat. It took ages to clean off the old gasket!

 

neilly

Well-Known Member

• Feb 21, 2017

• #4

Mine is different as it just clips into position.

But would something like this not be useful?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/laser-3-8-crow-s-foot-wrench-set-10-pieces/7488f

Cheers

 

domderbyshire

Active Member

• Feb 21, 2017

• #5

It would indeed, but for £35 I'll come up with something!

 

neilly

Well-Known Member

• Feb 21, 2017

• #6

domderbyshire said:

It would indeed, but for £35 I'll come up with something!

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LOL, It was a suggestion for something like it, similar can be purchased for a lot cheaper......................next I will keep quiet.....

Cheers

 

domderbyshire

Active Member

• Feb 21, 2017

• #7

No, it was a good idea. I'm just tight, that's all!

 

Oldseadog

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2017

• #8

... However if you have a 'basin wrench' that is used for tightening taps onto sinks and baths and stuff llike that, I have a feeling that you problem wouuld be solved!

 

domderbyshire

Active Member

• Feb 22, 2017

• #9

I'll follow that up. Thank you!