bonnet adjustment

[spice_man2069]

i did a search but i didnt seem to come up with much,
my problem is i cant open my bonnet just by puling the lever under the dash i need a second person to push down on the bonnet and then to get their fingers under it and lift it up so you can use the catch, what i am wondering is how i go about adjusting my bonnet relese so that it actually pops.

thanks James

 

[gungazza]

you need to adust the pin with the spring on it lossene it and move it around you will find the right spot eventually

 

[Bax]

Take it into a panel beater? I hate doing bonnets, they always sit differently for me. Is there any signs of paint freshness underneath where it should be?

One side at a time playing around.

If you ever take iti off, trace around it before you take out the bolts.

 

[Troy711]

holy crap... so i wasnt alone when i had to give my bonnet CPR when trying to open it

 

[michaelw]

The answer is to tighen not loosen as the pin is catching on the bottom of the post, below the latch. Further explained in the links below.

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/showthread.php?t=5218&page=1&pp=10

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/showthread.php?t=20499

Mike

 

[bangers]

i had the same trouble. use a flat blade screw driver and turn the pin anti-clockwise a few turns. then tighten the nut up. it may take a few times to get it how you like.