Bonnet alignment

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Happycat

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Has anyone successfully managed to realign their bonnet? My bonnet gap is really bugging me, nearside is okay but offside looks terrible ! Out of line between bonnet and bumper above the wheel,Seems too raised around the top of headlight and uneven and to high across the front! I have tried adjusting the four stops under the bonnet but doesn’t seem to make any difference!
 
I work systematically from the doors and rear edge or the wheel arch, height across the scuttle and gaps, then forward from there.
Move the headlights to match the bonnet and get its front edge to where you want it. Finally move the bumper cover around
Invariably you have to go back and forth especially on and off with the bumper cover, more than once to get it right and decide where to make compromises.
I’d avoid moving doors unless you really have to.

Tip is to use things like thin plastic wall plugs of known thickness to check gaps. Loosen bolts just enough to slide parts with friction, not overly loose, else adjustment change’s when tightened

Good luck - it’s a frustrating art to get what you want..
 
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