FatHead1979 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Hi all, I've recently bought a 2nd Focus (1.8 petrol Zetec for the wife to pootle about in whilst I keep the diesel for commuting). Although I reckoned to have given the car a good one over I appear to have missed the fact that the bonnet in the corner near the driver doesn't sit right. It looks like it is sitting to low i.e. below the top of the front wing and it also catching on the top part of the wing and chipping the point off. I know a bonnet can be adjusted forward/back and left/right but is it possible to adjust the height of where a corner sits or is the issue like to be with the hinge itself? Edited July 11, 2017 by 1979Damian Added pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizza11 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Try adjusting the hinge / bonnet bolts underneath ( undo them slightly and wiggle the bonnet a bit) there is usually a little movement either way to get the bonnet spot on. you may need a friends help as it can be a bit heavy and awkward for one. This should do the trick for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonboy Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Having worked in a body repair shop, all bonnets can be adjusted, it just takes time and with a little help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Also get a little touchup paint or primer just to fill that chip, to prevent rust starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHead1979 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks all. Is it possible to adjust the 'height' of that corner using the 2 bolts on the hinge though, as it currently seems to sit below the edge of the top of the wing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizza11 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 You can adjust the height as on some moded cars they put spacers (bonnet lifters) under the bolts to lift the bonnet at the back right up presumably to let out heat and for cosmetic reasons .I expect that just at the moment you need to try and have a wiggle on the bolts at the back it will more than likely come right otherwise perhaps a spacer of some sort underneath will do it but I dought you will need that. Don't forget some touch up paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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