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my hood is out of adjustment on the passenger rear side

Started by 70charginglizard, August 29, 2007, 10:32:38 AM

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70charginglizard

August 29, 2007, 10:32:38 AM
my hood is out of adjustment on the passenger rear side. After I shut the hood I always have to go to that corner and shove it down to get it flush.

I'm pretty sure I just need to move the spring to hood attachement joint there a little to correct this. Right?
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bill440rt

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August 29, 2007, 12:42:58 PM
Sounds like your hood hinge is shot. Pushing it down after closing it is an early sign.

As a fix, try lowering the hinge where it bolts up to the fender apron. Try the rearward bolts first, & tilt the hinge down a bit. As a tip, I use small pieces of masking tape over the bolt slots to "gauge" where you've been as you adjust.

Good Luck!
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NHCharger

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August 29, 2007, 07:48:40 PM
When's the last time you lubed the hinges with some WD-40?
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70charginglizard

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August 30, 2007, 12:16:59 AM
Quote from: NHCharger on August 29, 2007, 07:48:40 PM
When's the last time you lubed the hinges with some WD-40?


Long time. I'll try that.

I tried adjusting the position of the mounting bolts but it didn't work.
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