One handed bonnet removal
Discussion
Did this last weekend!
I used an old shelf to which I fitted 4 large casters. I then jacked the shelf up to the flat part of the bonnet (below the grill) so it just started to take the weight. Once the shelf was in place I tied it to the bonnet with some long cable ties which went round the shelf and through the lower grill.
I simply (battled for 15 minutes until bolt sheered!) undid the 2 hinge bolts, 2 wiring conectors and the 2 air intake hoses. Then eased the bonnet forward on the jack and then lowered it so the casters were on the ground. Then you can lift the rear of the bonnet to move it about. As you put the bonnet flat on the ground the front remains on 2 of the casters.
Hope that helps
Matt
V8s
I used an old shelf to which I fitted 4 large casters. I then jacked the shelf up to the flat part of the bonnet (below the grill) so it just started to take the weight. Once the shelf was in place I tied it to the bonnet with some long cable ties which went round the shelf and through the lower grill.
I simply (battled for 15 minutes until bolt sheered!) undid the 2 hinge bolts, 2 wiring conectors and the 2 air intake hoses. Then eased the bonnet forward on the jack and then lowered it so the casters were on the ground. Then you can lift the rear of the bonnet to move it about. As you put the bonnet flat on the ground the front remains on 2 of the casters.
Hope that helps
Matt
V8s
It can be done just give yourself plenty of time. My technique involved ratchet straps over the garage roof beams and connect to multiple points on the bonnet (with plenty of towels to protect the bonnet) Just take the weight on the straps, undo the hinges and slowly ratchet the bonnet up.
I also used rachet straps - BE WARNED THOUGH - will need 2 people to lower back again as the rachets will 'free-wheel' when released...
Prep the bonnet - remove lights, undo hinges whilst bonnet still on car)...
Set up strap positioning...
Drive in car, feed through straps and lift bonnet...
Remove car & lift bonnet to ceiling...
Put back car ready to work on...
HTH
Cheers
Jaye
Prep the bonnet - remove lights, undo hinges whilst bonnet still on car)...
Set up strap positioning...
Drive in car, feed through straps and lift bonnet...
Remove car & lift bonnet to ceiling...
Put back car ready to work on...
HTH
Cheers
Jaye
Sorry mate... I couldnt resist. 
I have removed my bonnet a couple of times now and had help to lift it away from the body but I reckon once supported and the hinges are loose (and the pins are out of the catches), it would not be a massive job to do yourself as described by others or by sliding the bonnet forward (watch those bonnet pins !)and tipping it on its nose (remove number plate and indicator lenses in case of damage
) and make sure it is pivoting on new-born-puppy fur or something similarly soft and non-scratchy...
good luck
K
I have removed my bonnet a couple of times now and had help to lift it away from the body but I reckon once supported and the hinges are loose (and the pins are out of the catches), it would not be a massive job to do yourself as described by others or by sliding the bonnet forward (watch those bonnet pins !)and tipping it on its nose (remove number plate and indicator lenses in case of damage
) and make sure it is pivoting on new-born-puppy fur or something similarly soft and non-scratchy...good luck
K
Chris, it's not hard to get off but moving the bugger about afterwards without damaging is another story.
To remove, I raised the front of the car, (read parked on two paving flags), so that the bonnet would open almost vertical and the bumper rested on an old bit of carpet. You want a position where it is balanced so will stay up with no outside support, not as difficult as it sounds. I then disconnected all wires and vent tubes. Slacken both hinge pivot bolts to almost out. Then finally remove the bolts fully whilst steadying the bonnet with other hand. Was really quite easy. No really it was.. Honest..
From this position I then just gently walked mine across the carpet to stand against the wall, with a suitable pad ofcourse.
Beware! It is a bloody great lump when it's off and standing vertical. It's not massively heavy but rather cumbersome.
HTH,
Carl.
To remove, I raised the front of the car, (read parked on two paving flags), so that the bonnet would open almost vertical and the bumper rested on an old bit of carpet. You want a position where it is balanced so will stay up with no outside support, not as difficult as it sounds. I then disconnected all wires and vent tubes. Slacken both hinge pivot bolts to almost out. Then finally remove the bolts fully whilst steadying the bonnet with other hand. Was really quite easy. No really it was.. Honest..
From this position I then just gently walked mine across the carpet to stand against the wall, with a suitable pad ofcourse.
Beware! It is a bloody great lump when it's off and standing vertical. It's not massively heavy but rather cumbersome.
HTH,
Carl.
Jaye R said:
I also used rachet straps - BE WARNED THOUGH - will need 2 people to lower back again as the rachets will 'free-wheel' when released...
Prep the bonnet - remove lights, undo hinges whilst bonnet still on car)...
Set up strap positioning...
Drive in car, feed through straps and lift bonnet...
Remove car & lift bonnet to ceiling...
Put back car ready to work on...
HTH
Cheers
Jaye
How the hPrep the bonnet - remove lights, undo hinges whilst bonnet still on car)...
Set up strap positioning...
Drive in car, feed through straps and lift bonnet...
Remove car & lift bonnet to ceiling...
Put back car ready to work on...
HTH
Cheers
Jaye
l do you fit the roof box to the Tiv??????????????????
Ceejay73 said:
Chris, it's not hard to get off but moving the bugger about afterwards without damaging is another story.
To remove, I raised the front of the car, (read parked on two paving flags), so that the bonnet would open almost vertical and the bumper rested on an old bit of carpet. You want a position where it is balanced so will stay up with no outside support, not as difficult as it sounds. I then disconnected all wires and vent tubes. Slacken both hinge pivot bolts to almost out. Then finally remove the bolts fully whilst steadying the bonnet with other hand. Was really quite easy. No really it was.. Honest..
From this position I then just gently walked mine across the carpet to stand against the wall, with a suitable pad ofcourse.
Beware! It is a bloody great lump when it's off and standing vertical. It's not massively heavy but rather cumbersome.
HTH,
Carl.
Wot he said!!!!!! that is the way I did it and it is very easy really, just be carefull how you move it when it is free, don't ask me how I know.To remove, I raised the front of the car, (read parked on two paving flags), so that the bonnet would open almost vertical and the bumper rested on an old bit of carpet. You want a position where it is balanced so will stay up with no outside support, not as difficult as it sounds. I then disconnected all wires and vent tubes. Slacken both hinge pivot bolts to almost out. Then finally remove the bolts fully whilst steadying the bonnet with other hand. Was really quite easy. No really it was.. Honest..
From this position I then just gently walked mine across the carpet to stand against the wall, with a suitable pad ofcourse.
Beware! It is a bloody great lump when it's off and standing vertical. It's not massively heavy but rather cumbersome.
HTH,
Carl.
Cheers....Tony..
I did similar to above.
I placed 2 layers of carpet under the front edge of the bonnet, aswell as carpet on the garage floor (2 layers) and a large piece screwed to the back wall.
I opened the bonnet as normal, and put a cable tie around the stay so it wouldn't come off.
(Play with the layers of carpet (height) until you're at the point where if you undo the 2 front bonnet bolts it hardly moves).
I then undid the 2 bolts, so it was then standing on the carpet.
Cut the cable tie holding the stay, and then lift it a little and walk it towards the back wall. When you are a foot or so away stand it up against the back wall.
The issue I found was not to lift the windscreen end of the bonnet too high - if you do on your own it becomes hard to control and unbalanced.
I just removed the indicators - I left the headlamps in and disconnected everything else.
It survived 2.5 years almost without a scratch (only due to my stupidity!)
I placed 2 layers of carpet under the front edge of the bonnet, aswell as carpet on the garage floor (2 layers) and a large piece screwed to the back wall.
I opened the bonnet as normal, and put a cable tie around the stay so it wouldn't come off.
(Play with the layers of carpet (height) until you're at the point where if you undo the 2 front bonnet bolts it hardly moves).
I then undid the 2 bolts, so it was then standing on the carpet.
Cut the cable tie holding the stay, and then lift it a little and walk it towards the back wall. When you are a foot or so away stand it up against the back wall.
The issue I found was not to lift the windscreen end of the bonnet too high - if you do on your own it becomes hard to control and unbalanced.
I just removed the indicators - I left the headlamps in and disconnected everything else.
It survived 2.5 years almost without a scratch (only due to my stupidity!)
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/Jaye0202/...
I have thought about getting some sort of pipe's made up for the airflow did you make yours up from bits and piece's?
Any info would be appreciated.
I have thought about getting some sort of pipe's made up for the airflow did you make yours up from bits and piece's?
Any info would be appreciated.
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/Jaye0202/...
I have thought about getting some sort of pipe's made up for the airflow did you make yours up from bits and piece's?
Any info would be appreciated.
I have thought about getting some sort of pipe's made up for the airflow did you make yours up from bits and piece's?
Any info would be appreciated.
If you are talking about the long pipes which run from the bonnet to the inner wings, here's what I did...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
After nearly 2000 miles through France & Italy in rain & snow I can tell you they don't let the water in. The other holes did though!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
After nearly 2000 miles through France & Italy in rain & snow I can tell you they don't let the water in. The other holes did though!
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