Bonnet not closing correctly on W126!

[Bobthebuilder58]

Hello everybody!I am gradually going through my latest acquisition
a 1992 500 SEL and sorting any problems out.The question for today is;Why is the passenger side of the bonnet slightly raised when it is closed?It appears that the catch under the bonnet isn't holding it down properly.Do these catches wear out,or can you adjust them?

Bob.

 

[Bobthebuilder58]

I am going to get my spanners out tomorrow(Whopeee!!)and try to resolve my bonnet problem If I am successful I will let everybody know.....................

 

[television]

Not sure on your car but many have a screw in rubber plug that the bonnet sits on, one each side, they screw in or out.

Malcolm

 

[tom7035]

Is it just at the front corner or the whole nearside edge? If the latter, the hinge needs adjusting.

 

[Bobthebuilder58]

My car does have the two screw in rubber plugs as you say but thats not the problem.It appears to be the catch itself not holding that side of the bonnet down.It seems to be the front corner only.Now i am looking for it i did see another W126 with the bonnet up slightly on the other side?
The missus wants to go out today in the W126 so i will have to shelve my bonnet investigations for another day.

I have just spent two hours polishing it etc so I hope it doesn't rain.

Bob.

 

[davebox]

And rain it has, the catch will sometimes get clogged with grease and cr*p, Clean it all out and use some WD40 or equivalent.
Hope you sort it.

DB

 

[Bobthebuilder58]

Weird thing???????????I looked at my bonnet yesterday and I noticed that the gap is getting smaller?????...........I am starting to think that the catch has partially seized up due to lack of use??? I think that you could be right davebox!!!...........Watch this space for further news!

 

[Bobthebuilder58]

My bonnet has fixed itself I haven't done a thing to it....................but it HAS fixed itself:?: It now shuts perfectly in line,so there you have it.......go and have a few beers and your car will fix itself!!!!

Bob.