Can't unlatch Engine hood?!
05-27-2005, 02:14 PM
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Can't unlatch Engine hood?!
(1986 Cab)
Never a problem before. Last added a 1/2-Q of oil about 2 months ago and went to do it again yesterday. Tugged on the trunk-release handle and it pulled until taut (about 2 inches/normal) alas, this time the hood didn't release.
How can I "break-in" or finesse the release on the engine hood, any tricks or experience with this?
The cable is fine (not rusted or broken) and I pull until the cable won't go any further (again, about 2 inches) but it just won't release the hood now.
Never a problem before. Last added a 1/2-Q of oil about 2 months ago and went to do it again yesterday. Tugged on the trunk-release handle and it pulled until taut (about 2 inches/normal) alas, this time the hood didn't release.
How can I "break-in" or finesse the release on the engine hood, any tricks or experience with this?
The cable is fine (not rusted or broken) and I pull until the cable won't go any further (again, about 2 inches) but it just won't release the hood now.
05-27-2005, 05:12 PM
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Have you tried having someone lift the hood while pulling the release? I had this problem once, Once opne, all it needed was a little more grease to keep the spring active. Good luck.
