[Healeys] FW: BJ8 Bonnet/hood hinge removal and replace anti-rattle washers

[warthodson at aol.com]

I think the original intent was for the bonnet to rest on the (4-6?) rubber buffers that are installed on the rain channel of the shroud when the bonnet is closed. Often, the bonnet does not even touch the rubber buffers & therefore the bonnet is free to shake, especially the buffers nearest the hinges. I do not believe that there is a way to eliminate the shaking by tightening the hinges at the firewall. Try placing a glob of clay on the underside of the bonnet directly in line with the rubber buffers, close the bonnet, reopen the bonnet & see if there is an indication of the clay being in contact with the buffers. You might need to place a small piece of rubber (or other material) on the underside of the bonnet so that it comes in contact with the buffers.
Gary Hodson 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert F. Begani <RFBegani at speakeasy.net>
To: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, Nov 19, 2016 4:09 pm
Subject: [Healeys] FW: BJ8 Bonnet/hood hinge removal and replace anti-rattle washers



Dear List:
 
My BJ8 engine was removed and machined last spring.  It has been reassembled and painted since then and waiting installation.  Now I come to the other tasks on my wish list before installation.  
 
The hood has always shaken rather than remain stable.  How do I remove the hinges and replace the anti-rattle washers.  Looking under the dash, it seems they are incased in a metal shroud or covering with no way to get at the hinge bolt assembly.
 
Regards,
 
Bob Begani

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