Beagler Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Not mine, the cars. To remove the nose and take to a paint mixer to match the paint and provide aerosols. What holds them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Four Dzus fasteners, Two at the top, two at the bottom. You can open them with a coin, or large flat blade screwdriver (best is a Dzus driver if you want to push the boat out) You might want to watch Caterhams instruction video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 4 Dzus fasteners, 2 underneath the nosecone, one each side and two more again one each side where the bonnet meets the nose, the dzus are clearly visible and should be self evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 From posts on other topics there may not be any fasteners underneath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Thanks for that much appreciated. Not got the car yet just getting a heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Of more importance is being able to occasionally remove the nosecone to check on hoses and radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks David will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted August 8, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted August 8, 2021 I'll bring a LADS dzus tool to the next meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Am i right in thinking there is a version of the Dzus fastener that can be undone by hand without a screwdriver or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 There are 1/4 turn fasteners with a fold flat D ring for operating but they will not fit flush so will be a problem getting them under the bonnetEdit: they are the sort of fastener that are on ITG and similar air filters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Edited: Crossed post.Yes. "Quick release". Those are Dzus Panex, and I don't know about compatibility.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted August 8, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted August 8, 2021 LADS top tip. Simply solder or glue a half washer into the lower ones to make them into a wing nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted August 9, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted August 9, 2021 Top tip Paul. The under-the-nose ones are/can be a bu88er to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Someone put a penny washer on their key ring to ease removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted August 10, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted August 10, 2021 I keep a suitable washer on the ring with the keys for the Crossflow but getting it aligned is tricky, so the LADS top tip is useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble Bee Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I have a Canadian 25cent coin on my key ring, it's a perfect fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble Bee Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I have a Canadian 25cent coin on my key ring, it's a perfect fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble Bee Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Oops, posted twice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I would agree on the Canadian Quarter being the ideal tool for the Dzus slot, it is an exact fit and after about 200 removals of the nose cone, I have no wear of the slots. A US Quarter is just that bit thicker, so doesn't fit the slot properly.I also find using a coin or washer that is a close fit in the slot makes it easy to fit in the lower Dzus fasterners using touch alone, no need to kneel or the ground and peer underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 My solution which is proven over many years is to dispense with the dzus fasteners and fit a spring hook (the type fitted to the front of the bonnet). The spring is fastened to the centre of the front horizontal chassis tube and the hook is pop riveted to the nose cone. Removal and reattachment by feel only no need to stoop to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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