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Posted by morlok [Email] (more from morlok) on Thu, 31 Oct 2002 08:47:04 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: hood latch, morlok, Tue, 29 Oct 2002 19:51:06
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OK, I got the hood open.
I used a different, simpler method than that recommended so far.
I tried finding the hole in the latch release that the special tool is supposed to go into, to nop avail.
I tried reshaping the hook on the end of the coathangar to size it for the cable. I tried pulling on the cable directly forward to the grille, to no avail.
So, after trying having a friend pull the release handle while tugging on the cable through the dash, I gave up extraordinary means.
I took a look at the release handle. After 16 yrs, the kick panel is fairly well kicked, and has been removed at least once before. It's only cardboard with some foam attached.
I yanked back on the corner of the kick panel, and right there in front of me was the end of the cable, still attached to the release lever.
I took a pair of (large) pliers, and pulled on it. Although it didn't pop up immediatley, a quick trip to the front, and I pulled up on the hood, and..... it opened.
After about 3 hrs of toil, getting back to basics 'fixed' it in about 10 sec.
BTW:
I was amazed that there was no apparent way to re-tension the cable.

Here's a trick:
WD40 is a lightweight penetrating oil with low viscosity and high volatility. It's a temporary measure.
After I opened it, I sprayed it with WD40, then dripped a few drops of 10W40 on it, followed by another few sprays of WD40. The WD-40 acts as a carrier to bring the heavier oil into the various pieces, then,as usual, it evaporates.

Bob Sypek
'78 99Turbo, sold at 149K for a...
'86 900S, 302K and a new quart of oil.


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