hood latch problem
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Car: 87 T/A GTA
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27:1
hood latch problem
so as stated above i have a hood latch problem. at least i think it is. well tonight i needed to get under the hood but when i pulled the release cable it sounded like it was releasing, but not all the way. there was no pop like usual. after a few tries with just pulling the cord i did a combo of pulling the cord then gently pushing and lifting the hood. i did this for about 5 minutes and finally it popped up. is the cable messed up or the latch itself?
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Re: hood latch problem
Hi 87,
I have had the same problem. 2 things to try-
1) Clean the whole mechanism (front of hood) with brake cleaner. Then WD40 and some grease. This should solve it.
2) Take the spring off the underside of the hood and restretch it- they get a bit compressed over the years.
Combination of the two will sort it out.
Cheers,
Felix
I have had the same problem. 2 things to try-
1) Clean the whole mechanism (front of hood) with brake cleaner. Then WD40 and some grease. This should solve it.
2) Take the spring off the underside of the hood and restretch it- they get a bit compressed over the years.
Combination of the two will sort it out.
Cheers,
Felix
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Re: hood latch problem
thanks for the help, i did both restreach the spring and clean the latch. works like new thanks guys.
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