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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: Pip on October 23, 2012, 04:44:33

Title: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Pip on October 23, 2012, 04:44:33: While lifting the bonnet to do a little cleaning during a car wash I discovered that one hinge was so stiff that it caused the hinge/bonnet to flex so much that there was contact between the bonnet edge and the guard and a small chip of paint was knocked off. :Shocked::faint:

Much WD40 was sprayed and finally it started to free up. I'm going to follow that up with some oil.

Maybe worth having a look at yours.
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: FatBoy on October 23, 2012, 05:13:59: Thanks Pip,

I just had a look at mine. Both were a little stiff (thankfully not seized). I gave them a good working up and down and they seem to have freed up a bit. I assume with mine is was just a build up of dirt and dust.

FatBoy
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Keith on October 23, 2012, 12:31:07: Mine always get a squirt of lube as does the bonnet catch when I do my weekly under bonnet fluid check / top-ups.
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Dazzler on October 23, 2012, 12:34:48: Quote from: Ffoxy. on October 23, 2012, 12:31:07
Mine always get a squirt of lube as does the bonnet catch when I do my weekly under bonnet fluid check / top-ups.

Gee, you are well trained Keith :eek:
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Keith on October 23, 2012, 13:35:35: Quote from: Roo Dazz on October 23, 2012, 12:34:48
Quote from: Ffoxy. on October 23, 2012, 12:31:07
Mine always get a squirt of lube as does the bonnet catch when I do my weekly under bonnet fluid check / top-ups.

Gee, you are well trained Keith :eek:

Maybe not Daz, its just I look after 6 cars for various family members so its in my interest to be able to open the bonnet without damaging anything, plus how long does it take to squirt some white grease where its needed? Compare that with the hassle of NOT doing it lol... jeez I even squirt a lil WD40 on the house door hinges & catches, only once a month though, they dont get exposed to driving rain & dust!
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Just Rick on October 23, 2012, 13:41:19: I like lubing mine up every now and then too :rofl: :whistler:
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 23, 2012, 13:46:01: Quote from: Rick not with a P on October 23, 2012, 13:41:19
I like lubing mine up every now and then too :rofl: :whistler:

What about your bonnet hinges? :undecided:
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Asterix on October 23, 2012, 20:43:32: Don't open the bonnet very often, as there's usually nothing to do down there, except topping the washer fluid now and then.

Thanks for the info, Pip... :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Dazzler on October 23, 2012, 21:41:46: I have struts on the hybrid, don't know what is best to lubricate those with. Will do the CW from now on when I check the oil and water. :goodjob:
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 23, 2012, 21:45:58: I usually wipe the struts when open, with a cloth that has WD40 sprayed on it. I think there's an o ring seal inside for the gas and they operate quite smoothly when lubed this way. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: Dazzler on October 23, 2012, 21:47:15: Quote from: 847563 on October 23, 2012, 21:45:58
I usually wipe the struts when open, with a cloth that has WD40 sprayed on it. I think there's an o ring seal inside for the gas and they operate quite smoothly when lubed this way. :rolleyes:

:thanx:
Title: Re: Bonnet hinge siezed
Post by: 2i30s on October 27, 2012, 22:39:34: my hatch has had the r/h bonnet hinge changed because it seized up,the bonnet would flex when you opened or closed it. :scared: suplied ,painted and changed all under warranty. :mrgreen: :goodjob2: :goodjob: