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engine lid release mechanism
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:32 pm
by stevesprite
Can anyone tell me what is the best release mechanism to use for an engine lid. I used a golf one for the front bonnet and this seems to work fine, but it would be too big for the engine lid.
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:43 pm
by shambly
Don't know i'm afraid, but let me know if a photo of the lock area of my engine compartment would help
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:18 pm
by stevesprite
Thanks Simon
That would be a help. Unfortunately the Pilgrim Build Manual (???) does not indicate what type of mechanism to use.
regards
Steve
Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 8:08 pm
by shambly
Steve,
hope these photos help.
Simon
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:23 pm
by Gone in 60 seconds
Steve
What catches did you use in the end? I have a similarly helpful build manual!
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:35 pm
by stevesprite
I have not actually fitted a locking mechanism yet. I am having a bit of a nightmare trying to get the doors lined up, so at the moment the engine lid has gone further down my list of things to do. I have however found the one that I will probably use. It is a bearclaw type of catch. You can find them on the NF Auto website. use the link below.
I will probably use the same type of mechanism for the doors, if I ever get them to fit!
Regards Steve
http://www.nfauto.co.uk/door_lox.htm
Door and boot catches
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:11 pm
by 356
Hi steve
why don't you just ring Pilgrim up and ask them what catchs they use ,
They made it look so easy on dream machine when fiiting the doors
All the best with the build of your car
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:16 pm
by stevesprite
Yea already tried that
The guy I spoke to was a bit vague and said that he could not remember what they used but thought it might be off a sierra !