Noise from bonnet hinges

Al2O3 said:

Are you missing these in your bonnet hinges?

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capo said:

My '86 90 has the rubber buffers on the bulkhead too.

Re the plastic hinge inserts below, I seem to recall they are handed, a thick tall side and thin low side to the 'U'. If they are not in correctly the hinges don't sit well in the brackets.

Just a thought.

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v8250 said:

@lightning , with bonnet closed go round to each corner and check for any play/movement. Once found therein lies the problem area - if rear chances are it's the inserts and bulkhead to rear of bonnet seal. If at front it's the bonnet stops needing adjustment [some bonnets have two, others have four. Britannica Mike has these great videos on bonnets...

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