Twigman 93 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 So I'm trying to lower the offside front corner of my bonnet....this service manual https://demos.starbase7.net/t3Portal/resources/jsp/siviewer/Toyota_86_2017_rm_index.html suggests that I can do this by turning the rubbers in the above picture. This has visibly no effect...both rubbers look as low as they can go but still the bonnet, particularly on the driver's side sits too high. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 37 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 Does the metal touch the rubbers? Tried to hammer those down? 😁😬🤐 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Jay said: Does the metal touch the rubbers? The metal on the underside of the bonnet? Isn't that like checking that the fridge light goes out? How would i discover that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 37 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, Twigman said: The metal on the underside of the bonnet? Isn't that like checking that the fridge light goes out? How would i discover that? Use a little removable paint or maybe some grease or shaving cream to see if there's contact between the metal and the rubber. Maybe the bonnet latch needs readjustment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdstrike 186 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 It could be the hinge position that is at fault rather than the bonnet stops, assuming it never got stressed in a shunt. Do you have any aftermarket gubbins like strut braces under there? Jay's tip to see if it contacts is a good idea. You might also look to see if the locking spring comes in dead centre to the hole as that might help you judge if the bonnet needs repositioning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, nerdstrike said: . Do you have any aftermarket gubbins like strut braces under there? I do I have some Tarmac Sportz gas struts but no braces I'll squirt some toothpaste on tomorrow while it's daylight and see if contact is made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, nerdstrike said: It could be the hinge position that is at fault rather than the bonnet stops, assuming it never got stressed in a shunt. It was replaced after a deer head butted it about 15 months ago, as was the front bumper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 Principle should be like any screw/bolt i guess, no? Turn few times clockwise do bolt in deeper to lower damper/hood on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 37 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Twigman said: It was replaced after a deer head butted it about 15 months ago, as was the front bumper. Was the problem there immediately after replacement? If not, maybe some bolts haven't been tightened well, allowing the bonnet to move just a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jay said: Was the problem there immediately after replacement? If not, maybe some bolts haven't been tightened well, allowing the bonnet to move just a little. No it was fine when it was replaced but seems to be getting slowly worse. If it had been there after the insurance work, I'd have rejected it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites