Back up hood/bonnet release cable clip attachment woes.

[Robin Searle]

My 73 Stag has both the original hood/bonnet release cable, and a back-up mechanism as well. MY problem is that the back-up cable clip has disappeared, have now purchased a new one, and having great difficulty getting it to clip on the thick hood opener plate!! Clip appears to be too small for the job in the Stag, but .is used in other TR models.

Any words of wisdom that can make the job easier, would appreciate any tips, as nervous driving without a second way to open the hood/bonnet???

Robin

[Goldstar]

I haven’t heard of more than 1 or 2 people having a problem with the bonnet release, it’s seems it’s another “invented” problem with the stag.

if you really worry just get a piece of nylon string and attach it to the pull on the catch. Route it through a hole in the wheel arch and bundle it up until you never need it. Works a treat, is simple and will stop you worrying.

[richardthestag]

As Mr Goldstar will know from a career earlier in his life. Risk needs to be measured by both probability and impact.

In the case of stag bonnet release cable failure the probability is very low but the impact could be very high, especially so if you should need to disconnect the battery because of an electrical failure.

Baler twine is not the most elegant solution but it is effective. It can be draped across and through a suitable hole in the inner wing of your choice, so that should the risk materialise then all you need to do is get the Mrs to lay down on the wet road surface and pull on the bright orange twine hidden just behind the wheel. hay presto, bonnet catch opens and disaster is averted.

I would advise that a crisp £20 note is kept in the ash tray to procure flowers, chocolate or a large gin for the good lady wife's service.

Else

https://hsstoolshop.co.uk/makita-dce090zx1-lxt-twin-18v-brushless-li-ion-9230mm-disc-cutter-body-only-10070-p.asp

and a call to Mr White for another bonnet

[DJT]

Photos from when I fitted one to my first Stag back in 2004. Never needed it in anger in the ensuing 19 years (two Stags in that time) but I find it very useful being able to open the bonnet from whichever side of the Stag I happen to be.

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[trunt]

[QUOTE=Goldstar;n858859
if you really worry just get a piece of nylon string and attach it to the pull on the catch. Route it through a hole in the wheel arch and bundle it up until you never need it. Works a treat, is simple and will stop you worrying. [/QUOTE]

I suspect the reason many UK members go all in for this is it gives a release on the driver side.. the string or wire is enough for me with a LHD where the release is on the drivers side..

[Robin Searle]

Thanks for the replies, as the Stag was built with the US in mind, there have been numerous articles written over here about the one and only cable coming undone, or breaking. The only way to access the hood/bonnet locking mechanism is to cut a hole in through the wheel arch, or the hood/bonnet itself. It is highly recommended that a duplicate release cable be installed as cheap insurance, my problem is replacing the clip TR # 611768 and how to secure on to the thick arm of the hood lock.
That was my question, I was hoping that someone had replaced the clip and how the lower jaw of the clip was opened sufficiently to allow the thick bar to slide inside.

I will go with DJT's suggestion, however if my memory serves me correctly, drilling through the lock thick metal was not easy, even with hardened drill bits, Oh well, I have done it once so go for it twice more.

Robin [in forest fire country!!]

[Rigid]

Photos from when I fitted one to my first Stag back in 2004. Never needed it in anger in the ensuing 19 years (two Stags in that time) but I find it very useful being able to open the bonnet from whichever side of the Stag I happen to be.
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Consider this design using drilled bolts well and truly stolen.

[DJT]

Consider this design using drilled bolts well and truly stolen.

You are welcome. Be aware that the moving arm of the catch mechanism is case hardened. I had to nibble at the surface with a Dremel grinder before drilling the hole.

[Tdafforn]

You are welcome. Be aware that the moving arm of the catch mechanism is case hardened. I had to nibble at the surface with a Dremel grinder before drilling the hole.

I worried about this but my drill went straight through no trouble…

[Symmo]

I landed up using cobalt drill bits when I did mine

[Rigid]

I drilled mine today and it went through quite easily, once I used sharp drills. I did do the hole in stages if that makes a difference, 2mm then 4mm etc up to 6.8mm for an M8 tap.

[Rigid]

Note, I took the catch off the car before any drilling. Not much support in-situ.

[MandM]

P1060642.jpg simples

[jbuckl]

I have not done this precautionary mod.
I was given a TR6 kit…. Don’t think it would work on a stag though… the kit contains a bicycle spoke !

However, I did assist a member whose bonnet was shut & the cable was inoperative.

I demonstrated on my car how the rhs top corner can be eased open , allowing a 3or4mm rod (1200mm long ish) to be slid in. Towels used to protect paintwork.

The rod has a 25 mm 90 - 120 degree bend on the end.

Fairly easy to get that over the latch lever and pull it towards you … bingo.

Believe he was successful replicating the technique at home on his car.

A second cable is no harm though.

Also, on quite a few stags I’ve seen a second (backup) solderless nipple used on the inner cable.