It is possible to insert a long screwdriver or rod through the mesh and
release the latch, it is just had to see where it is located. Using a
flashlight and pushing down on the bonnet (hood) to relive presure on the
latch helps.
Ron Sanborn
----- Original Message -----
From: <frankk12@verizon.net>
To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 2:59 PM
Subject: [Mgs] Unlatching Hood/Bonnet
>A friend of mine just contacted me with a problem that I haven't
>encountered
> yet on my own cars. The hood latch cable has evidently broken and pulled
> right
> out of its mounting spot. What is the best way to open the hood now? Is it
> possible to reach through the rubber bumper grille opening and unlatch it?
> If
> I recall there is a screen in the way, at least there is in my 1980 LE.
> Any
> suggestions? I haven't seen it yet so don't know how bad it is.
> Frank Krajewski
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