J_D said:

I've always found it best to push down on the bonnet so there is no pressure load on the release mechanism rather than lever it upwards.

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GerryN said:

Well The bonnet now opens by hand with a good pull and shuts when you close it. Happy with that for now until weather warms up then we will overhaul it all.

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Ross Tait said:

Glad you got there with it.

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