Bonnet Alignment ?

[caesar]

Just noticed today on my July 07 MCS the bonnet is slightly out of line

The nearside is OK but the offside is not. If I press the offside it moves downward which is the direction it needs to go.

Don't want the hassle of seeing the dealer, would rather DIY.

Before I try, has anybody done this

[Paul]

Loads, try a search for bonnet, and here for starters: Bonnet alignment.

[caesar]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the link, but the problem (difficult to explain without seeing it) is different !

I had a good look this evening, and think I know what is wrong, but will let the dealer have a look to be on the safe side.

[caesar]

I think it's fixed.

The bonnet although appearing completely shut was not. I was not letting it slam down hard enough. The Handbook states on page 92 "Close from a height of approx' 40 cm = 16" with some momentum". I was not doing this hence the problem.......no need to visit the dealer!

[KenL]

Bet you are glad you didn't reach for the spanners first !!!

[caesar]

KenL........your not kidding !

Would also have looked an idiot if I had taken the car back to the dealer !!!

I also have a problem which I have posted here regarding 'wind noise' at speeds over 100 mph especially if there is a head or cross wind. It's a resonant sound in the area behind the speedo. I am wondering if the Bonnet problem was the cause.

Will check next time I visit my private airfield !!

[caesar]

Just returned from the airfield, but the 'Wind noise" is still there. Starts at 95-100 mph and gets louder the faster I go. Sounds rather like a badly tuned violin !!!

A visit to the Dealer is necessary.

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

Just returned from the airfield, but the 'Wind noise" is still there. Starts at 95-100 mph and gets louder the faster I go. Sounds rather like a badly tuned violin !!!

A visit to the Dealer is necessary.

I doubt you will get your dealer to find a "fault" that occurs at 100mph

[caesar]

Quite right KenL. They stated they were prepared to accompany me on a test run, but I would have to drive !!

In order to replicate the noise at the legal speed limit, means a day when there is a strong head or cross wind.

[gen2coopers]

Had 135mph out of mine now its run-in (on a disused air field) and there is some wind noise as you would expect....but really not bad at all and no whistles or unusual noises.

It must really be anoying Caesar.....would drive me mad.....guess i've just been lucky with mine hope they get yours sorted for you soon.

[caesar]

I've posted a few threads on the 'Wind Noise' problem, and have come across a few other members who have it as well. They have each given different solutions: -

a) Had the Windscreen Pillars repacked.
b) Problem was the 'sticky black ' Window seal around the screen.
c) Replaced the Speedometer.

So it's a bit of an enigma !!!

Thanks for your interest gen2coopers.

[Japper]

Quote: Originally Posted by gen2coopers (original)

Had 135mph out of mine now its run-in (on a disused air field) and there is some wind noise as you would expect....but really not bad at all and no whistles or unusual noises.

It must really be anoying Caesar.....would drive me mad.....guess i've just been lucky with mine hope they get yours sorted for you soon.

Yeah it must be really annoying all the time he drives around at 100mph+

Must use that airfield an awful lot

[Paul]

Closing to due discussing of illegal speeds (posts removed also).