VN/VP bonnet release cable (custom length)

[agrsv8]

Hey everyone,

Quick question, does anyone have or know where i could get a VP bonnet release cable made to a custom length. I am tidying up the engine bay and want to re-rout the cable to not have it in the bay. (an extra 15-20 cm longer)

Any help is appreciated.

Cheers

[Warranty Void]

You could have a look at the wreckers for something like a wagon or a van with a boot release that operates manually or a petrol flap release. All you really need is the cable and cover, it's easy enough to attach at the release handle with a cable clamp off a push bike brake. You can also use throttle cable clamps from a mower shop (Have a look at yer mower) to locate the cable and clamp it securely, they are only $2 or so each and attach with a tec screw to sheet metal on one side and have a locating pin for a 3mm hole on the other. They are much grippier on the cable than the standard clamp. Be careful not to let the end of the cable pop out of the bonnet catch if there is extra slack in the cable at any time because it really sucks trying to get the bonnet open with no cable connected.

[fu2]

ive read somewhere someone cleaning there engine bay and got a vt bonnet realise as it was longer, not sure one the size difference but might be worth a look

[agrsv8]

thanks for the help guys, i will look into both of these ideas. Cheers

[Zeussy]

Yepp, VT's are longer, but not by 15-20cms. Another J/C user - "THE STATESMAN" has used one in his build up on his Stato, and done a really nice job of it, check it out if you can find it...

[hi_ryder]

ive got a vt release cable hanging on my wall and it has the same part number as my vn one... can the release handle be same but the cable is longer?

[ashton ss]

Yeah the handles the same,but the length is longer on the vt/vx ones...cheers

[agrsv8]

thanks to everyone for the feedback, looks like i'm off to buy a VT/VX one.