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Originally Posted by Pete D-H  Tks for replies. I am not keen to elongate the plate holes although fully understand that it has worked. I do not have the pleasure of an engine bay lining but was thinking of perhaps a 2-3mm Ally plate on the whole mounting surface to move the pressure to the corners which are probably stiffer. Having not taken the Bonnet hinge apart I guess it is not continuous and the ends could move in by that amount which may also reduce any slack. Thoughts?... |
Just slot the holes, job done
....And save yorself a days work (Which won't work anyway).
There is an easy solution, which has to be thought about before any drilling etc. But it seems you have bought a car that has been built without the builder pre planning for this, and have to live with what you have.