Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
I came across some bonnet (hood) hinges for the Daimler Dart on eBay. The ones of my car were in very poor condition so I took the opportunity to 'upgrade'. The exercise also gave me chance to have a go at producing 3D printed custom gaskets.
See here for more SP250 stuff youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZx5cEqXdqXTkgvN0yDFdcRptPNkCmV-
00:00 'New' hinges - fastenings
03:00 Old hinges removed
04:50 New stainless fasteners
07:15 Attaching the studs to the hinges
08:17 Refurbishing bonnet fittings & underside
10:29 Safety hook bracket
12:15 Bonnet underside ready
13:45 'Belt & braces' safety cord
13:13 3D printing elastomer gaskets
15:06 Gaskets DON'T FIT :(
17:09 Hinges DON'T FIT EITHER!
20:10 It finally comes together - despite non-symetrical GRP bonnet
21:26 New screws for air intake grill and the bonnet refitted
Note: The #10 screws that I used for the plenum chamber grill: the head thickness is greater than the originals & risks rubbing the rear edge of the bonnet. I've since ground the heads down by c.0.6mm. This leaves enough of the screwdriver slot but also more space for the bonnet lid.
I came across some bonnet (hood) hinges for the Daimler Dart on eBay. The ones of my car were in very poor condition so I took the opportunity to 'upgrade'. The exercise also gave me chance to have a go at producing 3D printed custom gaskets.
See here for more SP250 stuff youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZx5cEqXdqXTkgvN0yDFdcRptPNkCmV-
00:00 'New' hinges - fastenings
03:00 Old hinges removed
04:50 New stainless fasteners
07:15 Attaching the studs to the hinges
08:17 Refurbishing bonnet fittings & underside
10:29 Safety hook bracket
12:15 Bonnet underside ready
13:45 'Belt & braces' safety cord
13:13 3D printing elastomer gaskets
15:06 Gaskets DON'T FIT :(
17:09 Hinges DON'T FIT EITHER!
20:10 It finally comes together - despite non-symetrical GRP bonnet
21:26 New screws for air intake grill and the bonnet refitted
Note: The #10 screws that I used for the plenum chamber grill: the head thickness is greater than the originals & risks rubbing the rear edge of the bonnet. I've since ground the heads down by c.0.6mm. This leaves enough of the screwdriver slot but also more space for the bonnet lid.
