[TR] TR4 Bonnet

[Allen Hess]

The release cable is fixed to the bonnet release bracket with a push  
on clip. If the clip and cable come off the bracket the cable release  
won't work. (ask me how I know, etc.) I managed to release the latch  
from underneath the car. Had a sore and scraped arm afterwards. I then  
wired the cable and clip to the bracket. It can be done so it's barley  
noticeable. I've just thought that you might be able to pull the  
release and from inside the footwell also pull on the outer cable  
thereby shortening it. If the cable clamp has come loose or is broken,  
then that's another issue.

Allen

> I have a few problems of late with my '64 Triumph, one being the  
> brake lines.
> However, yesterday, when I wanted to check the fluid level, the  
> bonnet appears
> stuck and wont open. How can I easily determine whether the cable is  
> broken.
> Since the release lever does not open it, is there an alternative to  
> opening
> it? How frustrating with nice driving weather, and I can't in the TR4.