Bonnet pull

[mikedaf2]

Has anyone else had a stiff one

I have now broken 2 of the orange plastic pulls even though i have replaced the catch and cable (with new ford items) so any ideas would be appreciated. Oh and the catch is located central to the bonnet and it is actually quite stiff to pull even if you close the latch without the bonnet!

[Dave]

Is the spacer plate fitted behind the catch Mike?

It's a 1mm approx piece of steel the same shape as the catch outline. I've seen a few of these missing and it causes the catch to bend ever so slightly, this could be the issue.

[mikedaf2]

Hi Dave, Ah no spacer plate on mine, didn't know there was such a thing. Do you know where I can get one from or do I just make one?

[Dave]

I'll stick one in with your valuation mate

[grcossie]

Any picture of this plate?

[mikedaf2]

Thats perfect Dave.

Very much appreciated, let me know if i owe you anything for it.

If not i will buy you a beer or somthing if we see each other at a show

[Dave H]

Any picture of this plate?

Yes tell us more Dave, my catch is stiff and I've broke a few levers. When I put the new catch on there wasn't any spacer and I'm certain it was the original catch. A pic would be good

[Gavin E-Cos]

Also snapped mine, never had a plate fitted either, although it is one of the early ones.

[Hall_Effect]

Also snapped mine, never had a plate fitted either, although it is one of the early ones.

Same here on my third bonnet pull lever.
Also an early car, built July 92.

[hsbc123-0]

I'm in the same boat. Have to be really careful not to break the lever every time I open the bonnet.

[Gavin E-Cos]

anyone got a part number and picture of this metal plate? or should it come with the lever?

[manoj]

Can someone confirm if this is the plate?
No.2

http://eucatparts.com/?action=cat_fo...age=G001664501

Part number: 6701648

[stu]

Yeah mines got one fitted

[Turbo Lag]

Mines a early 93 and has no plate fitted and my lever is stiff as fook too !

[mikedaf2]

It would seem this is a bigger problem than I thought, I thought I was alone