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how do I open bonnett

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Hi The wire for opening the bonnet of my 73 MK 1 facelift has broken How do I open the bonnet and where can I get a replacement wire. How do I tell which make of engine is in my car ?
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My brother had a pre-facelift with that problem, seem to remember it was possible to push the mechanism with a screwdriver through top edge of grill? Or, can you remove grill to get better access? It`s 40 years ago so a bit hazy - but it can be done.
As for a replacement, Martin at Caprigear. Tel: +44 (0)1507 343148 (workshop)
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shrule wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:19 am Hi The wire for opening the bonnet of my 73 MK 1 facelift has broken How do I open the bonnet and where can I get a replacement wire. How do I tell which make of engine is in my car ?
Easiest way to tell which make of engine is in your car is to upload a picture here and I'm sure someone far more knowledgeable than me will be able to tell you
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Hi Thanks for the reply Michael
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Michael who?
I'm the one who leaves all those shoes in the carriageway.
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Major_Tom wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:36 pmMichael who?
:lol:
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Once the bonnet is open take some photos and upload them to the site
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Not_Anumber wrote
Once the bonnet is open take some photos and upload them to the site
Why would someone keep photos under the bonnet? :D
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STEVEW wrote: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:21 am Not_Anumber wrote
Once the bonnet is open take some photos and upload them to the site
Why would someone keep photos under the bonnet? :D
To keep the alligators away from the air intake, stops em getting snappy :python:
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Major_Tom wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:36 pmMichael who?
No, that's Doctor.
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Not_Anumber wrote,
To keep the alligators away from the air intake, stops em getting snappy
:applaud:

That's where our problem is. We use crocodile clips. :doh:
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