• Wanted
  • [NSW] 240 bonnet springs

Looking to buy a pair of bonnet hinge springs, if they're white that's a bonus

I have some (not white) - lemme know if you want - I can throw them in with the B23 timing belt covers if you want them.

PS: why do you need them - are yours bad? I've just added the "helper springs" from a later 240 to the 79 project car...if yours are just a bit tired you could do that as an option.

    carnut222

    PS: why do you need them - are yours bad? I've just added the "helper springs" from a later 240 to the 79 project car...if yours are just a bit tired you could do that as an option.

    Oh yeah I wasn't sure whether they would fit. Do you have any helper springs? I'd be keen to see if they do the trick.

    Yes the springs on my bonnet are pretty weak, the bonnet doesn't really stay open by itself.

      jamesinc

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      Oh yeah I wasn't sure whether they would fit. Do you have any helper springs? I'd be keen to see if they do the trick.

      Yes the springs on my bonnet are pretty weak, the bonnet doesn't really stay open by itself.

      I need to see if I have any more left as I snaffled the ones for the yellow wagon. You do have to drill the upper spring hole slightly larger to be able to insert the helper spring in with the regular spring. You can do all that without removing the main spring or hinge. I'll let you know. I know the bonnet springs on my orange 245L are super weak and don't hold up the bonnet - they must fatigue over time.

      I just had a look, new genuine (GCP) springs are about $40/spring for the big boys and $20/spring for the helper springs. So not hideously expensive. @carnut222 I'll take the pair of springs that you have. I'm gonna hold off on the timing cover for now, if a metal one comes up it's my strong preference and realistically this engine isn't going to be in one piece for a couple months yet.

      Ok I'll have a look. Just to clarify are you after helper springs or big springs.