A bent bonnet.

howarddj · May 20th, 2015, 00:14

Hi guys, anyone know if there is anything i can do remedy this clusterf**k?

the kink goes right through the actual framework of the bonnet, not just the skin.

i think i am going to need an entire new flathood bonnet, which is a pain, but i though id ask around to see if anyone else has been stupid enough to try and force shut a bonnet with rusted stiff hinges. (all moving freely now, but too little too late!)

honestjoe · May 20th, 2015, 07:12

Blimey..If you dont mind me asking..how did it happen, siezed bonnet hinges?..Perhaps you could remove the bonnet to straighten it..Looks a difficult repair.A replacement bonnet might be the easiest option and if it was stiff bonnet hinges you may want to replace them as well..good luck hj.

twoluckyone · May 20th, 2015, 11:48

You see this quite often.
Solution to avoid it is very simple: lubricate the bonnet hingepoints once a year.

For a sheet metal worker it won't be a problem to fix your bonnet but it will cost some time and money.
Mount another bonnet might be a cheaper option.

howarddj · May 21st, 2015, 00:17

The damage had already been done before i bought the car, but i made it a lot worse the day i got it home, I opened the bonnet to inspect my lovely new b21, then couldn't shut it.

Just had a look at the hinges this afternoon, the driver side one is totally shot, bent right out of shape, not too sure about the passenger side, i might be able to save that one, but for $90 i can get two brand new ones from yankeeland.

May 20th, 2015, 00:14	#1
howarddj Volvo conservationist Last Online: Sep 11th, 2021 22:32 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canterbury	A bent bonnet. Hi guys, anyone know if there is anything i can do remedy this clusterf**k? the kink goes right through the actual framework of the bonnet, not just the skin. i think i am going to need an entire new flathood bonnet, which is a pain, but i though id ask around to see if anyone else has been stupid enough to try and force shut a bonnet with rusted stiff hinges. (all moving freely now, but too little too late!)

May 20th, 2015, 07:12	#2
honestjoe MY 240 DRIVES ME! Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 05:46 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ashford kent View Photos By: honestjoe	Blimey..If you dont mind me asking..how did it happen, siezed bonnet hinges?..Perhaps you could remove the bonnet to straighten it..Looks a difficult repair.A replacement bonnet might be the easiest option and if it was stiff bonnet hinges you may want to replace them as well..good luck hj.

May 20th, 2015, 11:48	#3
twoluckyone Junior Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2016 23:22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: breda	You see this quite often. Solution to avoid it is very simple: lubricate the bonnet hingepoints once a year. For a sheet metal worker it won't be a problem to fix your bonnet but it will cost some time and money. Mount another bonnet might be a cheaper option.

May 21st, 2015, 00:17	#4
howarddj Volvo conservationist Last Online: Sep 11th, 2021 22:32 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canterbury	The damage had already been done before i bought the car, but i made it a lot worse the day i got it home, I opened the bonnet to inspect my lovely new b21, then couldn't shut it. Just had a look at the hinges this afternoon, the driver side one is totally shot, bent right out of shape, not too sure about the passenger side, i might be able to save that one, but for $90 i can get two brand new ones from yankeeland.

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