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blackbeltbob:
help,cant get the bonnet up on my defender.
have tried leaning on it while someone pulls the release lever which did not work. the lever moves 1/4 inch then is solid.
any ideas that dont involve crowbars or hammers?
it has chequer plate on the wing tops which may be pushing the bonnet up, not sure
 :?  :?  :?  :?

defenderdan:
Take the grill off then you will be able to pull the lever by hand from underneath to get the bonnet open. The mechanism might just want a clean up and regrease.

Eeyore:
Whilst it's open (using the above method or reaching in through the grill and yamping on the cable if you're fingers are thin enough) - check the bolts that hold the release mechanism to the slam panel (i.e where the bonnet fastens down). They could be loose, which can cause some problems.

Cheers
 8)
Eeyore

blackbeltbob:
was hoping that this would not be the only way as it has an A bar and spots on.
but thanks anyway I will try this

Berliner Beer:
Mine is a knightmare too. Saw J99mud have a little piece of wire which he pulled from between the grill and then tucked away. seemed like a good idea. My only worry does it make the defender more nickable? It takes 2 people to open my bonnet. A real Pain!

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