Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
Bonnet needs slamming to close - fixed..
The bonnet on my D3 has never been easy to close and always needed a hefty slam - even then one side would not always catch. I adjusted the latch mechanism and the rubber bung in every way possible but still no joy.
After removing the grill and studying the mechanism it became apparent that the U bolt had worn ever so slightly - the car has done 36K miles and the bonnet has not been opened very often!
I could just feel a very slight ridge with my fingernail but that was enough to stop the mechanism latching. In effect the worn bit could not be pushed against the spring loaded lock because the outer casing of the latch was pressed against the unworn bit of the U bolt.
Two minutes filing it flat and hey presto works a treat. No more slamming the bonnet shut.
2007 Base D3 - Buckingham Blue
Mods...
Off road "adventure XS" air freshener
Off road "My back hurts - GLX" lumbar support.
All Terrain Racing (incontinence) seat covers
SAGA GTX remap (30% power reduction plus max 2000 rpm limit)
17th May 2014 3:28 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
ps - I changed the front diff oil breather whilst I was at it - needless to say the old one was clogged solid after 36K miles and would not allow air to escape. Worth doing to prevent blown oil seals.2007 Base D3 - Buckingham Blue
Mods...
Off road "adventure XS" air freshener
Off road "My back hurts - GLX" lumbar support.
All Terrain Racing (incontinence) seat covers
SAGA GTX remap (30% power reduction plus max 2000 rpm limit)
17th May 2014 3:40 pm
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
Any dry fields yet D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
17th May 2014 10:31 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
yes - horses are being moved off it soon... 2007 Base D3 - Buckingham Blue
Mods...
Off road "adventure XS" air freshener
Off road "My back hurts - GLX" lumbar support.
All Terrain Racing (incontinence) seat covers
SAGA GTX remap (30% power reduction plus max 2000 rpm limit)
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