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AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
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Author:  MATTT [ September 4th, 2012, 5:15 pm ]
Post subject:  AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
does anyone know what spring it should have as it doesnt pop up when the cable is pulled
Also the cable is broken and botched up from the pivot on the inner wing to the bonnet catch,are these available or does someone have one they want to sell
Thnaks
Matt
Author:  Russell [ September 4th, 2012, 6:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
If it helps, I think a lot of the parts are either the same, or similar to Dyane bonnet releases. Maybe useful to know for getting spares.
Author:  MATTT [ September 10th, 2012, 9:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
ok thanks for the tip
I will look into that
ta
Author:  Sean [ September 10th, 2012, 10:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
dyane bonnet cable unavailable IIRC a universal mountain bike brake cable from halfordswill sort it, some bodgery skills needed.
Author:  baron_matt [ September 13th, 2012, 4:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
The good news is that it is the same LHD and RHD as the release linkage didn't change over.

If it makes you feel any better, mine is crap at popping up too.

Do yo have the spring that's attached to the bonnet? 2CVGB had a few of these in Ruskington. Can you send me a pic of your current set-up.

Cheers

Matt
Author:  MATTT [ September 15th, 2012, 8:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
hi there
There is no spring on the bonnet pin at all.
I did look at you tube and a few that I could see didnt have a spring either,so im not sure if its missing or just doesnt have one?
Author:  baron_matt [ September 23rd, 2012, 9:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
MATTT wrote:
hi there
There is no spring on the bonnet pin at all.
I did look at you tube and a few that I could see didnt have a spring either,so im not sure if its missing or just doesnt have one?


Hi MATTT

I can confirm that there isn't a spring on the bonnet pin and never was one from new. There is a sprung loaded safety catch to its left as you look into the engine bay. This in combination with the spring in the bonnet catch in the front panel are what make the bonnet pop up on release. Although mine doesn't and neither does yours by the sound of it. Nothing to worry about :D
Author:  MATTT [ September 24th, 2012, 10:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
hi there
spent an hour cleaned all the old grease out moved the catch around in all 4 directions ,saw the spring underneath that pushes plate against the pin >It seems quite strong but still wont pop the bonnet up
Repaired the broken cable though so now at least I only have to pull the lever and lean over the door and put something down the wing/bonnet join and pop it open
Its just an annoying thing when you need to open the bonnet !
Author:  baron_matt [ September 24th, 2012, 11:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
MATTT wrote:
hi there
spent an hour cleaned all the old grease out moved the catch around in all 4 directions ,saw the spring underneath that pushes plate against the pin >It seems quite strong but still wont pop the bonnet up
Repaired the broken cable though so now at least I only have to pull the lever and lean over the door and put something down the wing/bonnet join and pop it open
Its just an annoying thing when you need to open the bonnet !


Usually the panel gaps are generous enough so that you can get your fingers underneath the front edge of the bonnet.
Author:  rebel2cv [ September 26th, 2012, 5:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: AMi 8 bonnet spring and release cable?
Mine pops up fine, in fact, it practically jumps
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