bishbosh Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I am after some pics showing how you installed your bonnet pins. Also, what did you do to the existing mechanism? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 hi not got the pins but use them rubber toggle things you could mount your pins to the top of the rad (that flat bar) dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I have these fitted. They came with an MOD bonnets off a 109 with spare wheel carrier for a tenner..... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks folks. I have the throught the bonnet type pins already. Just looking for pointers on where and how to fit them. Thanks anyhow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Slam pannel would be my choice with the pin type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Front inner corners of the wings Bish, I'll put a photy up tomorrow if you remind me Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJIbex Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Bish, As others said on the slam panel. First I mounted the pins having eyed up where I wanted them and then put a bit of paint on the top of the pins and lowered the bonnet to touch. Drilled a small pilot hole from the inside out and then drilled the full size holes from the top of the bonnet. Old pictures that just about show below:- Mark Edited to Add:- got rid of the bonnet cable and main bonnet catch latch. I left the plunger and spring to stop rattle and he safety/secondary catch just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6cyltdi Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I mounted mine through the wings just at the back of the straight edge against the radiator, this was so I wasn't going through the checker plate on the bonnet too.... It also missed the checker plate on the wing.... I done away with the cable and the springy bit and just left the little safety catch on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Mounted off tabs on the front tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks folks, most helpfull When removing the spring, is there much preload in it? I presume you just put a screwdriver into the slot on the end and unscrew the pin? Don't really want it firing off unchecked though! Mark - MJIbex - how did you leave the spring in? On my 90 the force to compress the spring deflects the slam panel instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Bish - mine's just like MJIbex's. All my locking mechanism has gone, but the spring and plunger bit attached to the underside of the bonnet is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Bish - mine's just like MJIbex's. All my locking mechanism has gone, but the spring and plunger bit attached to the underside of the bonnet is still there. Here one goes Bish old boy - Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Sorry to hi-jack, but what is that ducting coming off your heater wingtop intake Mo? Also, do you still need a 'Defender Battery Condition Meter'? </hijack> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Sorry to hi-jack, but what is that ducting coming off your heater wingtop intake Mo? Pointless Also, do you still need a 'Defender Battery Condition Meter'? </hijack> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Smashing snaps thanks Mo! Going to get busy with the drill now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks Walfy, another pointless and uninformative post from you. You're consistent mate, I'll give you that James, That "duct" on the heater air intake is an army item used on winterised vehicles to stop snow clogging up the heater intake in snowy places like Norway. Not really much use for that here However, they are really useful for stopping water slopping into the intake when wading (although if the bonnet is under it won't stop that) below bonnet depth and stops that instant windscreen mist that happens as soon as water hits the hot heater matrix and is blown into the cab. It's an excellent piece of kit and is on mine to stay If you have a gauge that you'd like to part with, then please feel free to pm me as I'm still looking Cheers Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Bish, One other thing, I've left the secondary catch on mine as I have experienced the bonnet disappearing over the top of the 90 at 70mph and it's not something I'd like to repeat Muggins here left the bonnet pins undone Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJIbex Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks folks, most helpfull When removing the spring, is there much preload in it? I presume you just put a screwdriver into the slot on the end and unscrew the pin? Don't really want it firing off unchecked though! Mark - MJIbex - how did you leave the spring in? On my 90 the force to compress the spring deflects the slam panel instead Bish, Never acutally took my spring off. The reason I did the whole thing was I got bored of the catch geting full of mud and not being able to open the bonnet. Did not have the problem with the slam panel deflecting; do you have the diagonal braces, can just be seen in my picture either side of the winch solenoid pack. The force the spring exerts should be the same wether the catch is in place or not?! Mine were closer to the bonnet edge than Mo's and at 90 degrees to. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Mo My point was that for it's intended purpose it's pointless in this country. We've not had snow that deep since the winter of 76, I'm sure you remember that . If you are wading that deep the water should be draining out the drain hole in the bottom of the ducting, so shouldn't get sucked through the heater matrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Indeed I do remember that snow, Walfy, chest deep drifts ! The flaw in your argument regarding the water is that the hole in the top is considerably larger than the hole in the bottom even with my rubber drain removed, thus I got a steamed up screen, so I bought a snow shield and now no more steaming Now, be a good chap and run along, that's quite enough bollox from you for one night Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 been looking at something like that to stop the mud have you seen the price they go for on the bay? they go for a fair few pennies also usful for them mornings when you get a proper frost dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Bish,Never acutally took my spring off. The reason I did the whole thing was I got bored of the catch geting full of mud and not being able to open the bonnet. Did not have the problem with the slam panel deflecting; do you have the diagonal braces, can just be seen in my picture either side of the winch solenoid pack. The force the spring exerts should be the same wether the catch is in place or not?! Mine were closer to the bonnet edge than Mo's and at 90 degrees to. Mark. Right, so you left the spring in but removed the latching mechanism that grips the pin within the spring? I presume the pull handle and cable went too? I will definately leave the secondary mechanism in for all the obvious reasons. I didn't have any slam panel struts as the auto box cooler is in the way. Last night I managed to get one in (with the help of LR tool no.1) which is enough to enable me to shut the bonnet in the traditional way. It will be like that for the MOT on Thursday and then I shall explore the pins options. I quite like the fact that the bonnet is secure as you cannot open it from outside (well, not easily!) so will deter scroats from meddling. Don't really want 'ickle padlocks rattling around on the bonnet pins! Opinions....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 been looking at something like that to stop the mud have you seen the price they go for on the bay? they go for a fair few pennies also usful for them mornings when you get a proper frostdave Porny sells them Dave, brand new and made of aluminium. A bit pricey but better than forking your wedge for a battered old rusty one off ebay Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 you cannot open it from outside (well, not easily!) so will deter scroats from meddling. Don't really want 'ickle padlocks rattling around on the bonnet pins!Opinions....? Move to a better area. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Porny sells them Dave, brand new and made of aluminium. A bit pricey but better than forking your wedge for a battered old rusty one off ebay Mo SOLD last one i watched on ebay went for 90 odd quid dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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