Drookit Dug

Active Member

• Feb 7, 2012

• #1

Hi folks.
Does anyone know if it is possible to adjust the bonnet latch on a 2002 defender TD5?
Mine stands a bit proud when closed. I will have a look at the weekend but I go to work in the dark, and return in the dark so don't get much opportunity during the week. I have had a look in the workshop manual but couldn't see much in there. I guess if there isn't any adjustment I will have to shim the latch retainer somehow.
Does anyone have any ideas?
My photo may show (If you look closely) that there is a fairly large gap at the front when the bonnet is latched down. It does engage the latch fully, I've checked!

 

Drookit Dug

Active Member

• Feb 8, 2012

• #2

I guess that's a 'NO' then! I suppose I will have to stop being a lazy tw*t and get out and have a look!

 

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northman152

New Member

• Aug 3, 2012

• #3

Hi there just looking at same problem on my 2003 90. Was wondering if you had any joy with yours, the gap on mine is nearly an inch. Cheers.

 

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digbymole

New Member

• Aug 3, 2012

• #4

yes
were the large spring on the bonnet mount as a dome shape screw in the middle with a screw driver slot in it you need to adjust this it works like a screw right to reduce the gap (ie makes the spring smaller) left to make it bigger
hope you get sorted and this helps

 

Numptychucker

New Member

• Jan 12, 2014

• #5

thats what i wanted to hear, will try it today. Many thanks guys

 

Landyfox

Well-Known Member

• Jan 12, 2014

• #6

Drookit Dug said:

My photo may show (If you look closely) that there is a fairly large gap at the front when the bonnet is latched down. It does engage the latch fully, I've checked!

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What photo.?!

 

aaronmorris

Head's a shed

• Jan 12, 2014

• #7

Landyfox said:

What photo.?!

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The one in his signature at the bottom of the post maybe?
Although the thread is almost 2 years old, So hopefully he's sorted it by now