bonnet catch ....

[tim_foster23]

i have booked my car in for the bonnet catch letter, women said it would be a few hours. anyone else left their car for this long? and what are they actually doing? should i just chance it that they will do it there and then for me?
sorry if its a repost i couldnt find anything on the subject.

 

[Dave H]

Not a problem for me after my bonnet flew off

 

[tim_foster23]

come on people im goin 2mora mornin

 

[Dave H]

I think they just check & oil the catch.....unless its damaged

 

[Inodaz]

takes about 10 mins, theres 2 cans of lube. one for plastic one for metal. we just lube it up and try the catch 20 times. if the catch looks rusty, we replace it!

 

[tim_foster23]

cheers so wots the liklihood of them doin it while i wait?

 

[Gaz_]

WD40

done.

 

[Craig]

^^thats what i did

 

[Gaz_]

Me too, f**k taking it to Renault, they would probably dent the bonnet by pushing it shut lol

 

[pullthru]

Its takes around 10mins to do it! and i should know!

 

[pullthru]

Its takes around 10mins to do it! and i should know!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^^ 10 mins , why so long ?? Takes about 30 seconds with wd40

 

[pullthru]

well thats up too you, but people tend to go to their nearest renault dealership to get it done!

the catch might need changing if its faulty! wd40 cant do that!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^^ Yeah and Renault can't make bonnet catches apparently . I think i'll stick with the wd40 .I've been driving RS clios for 6 years and never had a problem so far ( touch wood ) lol . Its not exactly rocket science is it to keep the catch cleaned and lubed . ooooh argh Mrs :quiet:

 

[TomTom]

WD40s too light duty really, goes away after a bit

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Well its last for months on the locks on my garage and they are exposed to the elements . So it'll ding dang do for me

 

[TomTom]

Billy your too generous with it, bet you go through it by the tin full

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Billy your too generous with it, bet you go through it by the tin full

Yeah but i get if from work for fcuk all , lol

 

[Lee-182]

WD40

done.

Me to

 

[Rich]

theres 2 cans of lube. one for plastic one for metal.

Start selling it on here so people can DIY maybe a good earner...

 

[TomTom]

theres 2 cans of lube. one for plastic one for metal.

Start selling it on here so people can DIY maybe a good earner...

Just don't advertise it in the Detailing section, those bafoons don't know their clay bar from their crank shaft.

 

[Rich]

Start selling it on here so people can DIY maybe a good earner...

Just don't advertise it in the Detailing section, those bafoons don't know their clay bar from their crank shaft.

Very true, they know how to keep there bonnet catches looking good though

 

[Jaff]

looks brand new i took mine in, it neede an o2 sensor replaced under warranty any way and from what i an see the sprayed some white gunk all over it and over sprayed all over my engine as well, does not seem to have done the engine any harm but it looked a mess.