hood won't close
11-03-2010, 04:39 AM
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hood won't close
tried to do a search on this but i dont know if im just not typing in the right words or if there just isnt much on it.
the hood just wont snap in. it used to just take a few tries and it would finally go in. but now it just takes forever and i dont know if it will even click.
anyone have any tips or tricks to fix this?
the hood just wont snap in. it used to just take a few tries and it would finally go in. but now it just takes forever and i dont know if it will even click.
anyone have any tips or tricks to fix this?
11-03-2010, 08:10 AM
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tried to do a search on this but i dont know if im just not typing in the right words or if there just isnt much on it.
the hood just wont snap in. it used to just take a few tries and it would finally go in. but now it just takes forever and i dont know if it will even click.
anyone have any tips or tricks to fix this?
the hood just wont snap in. it used to just take a few tries and it would finally go in. but now it just takes forever and i dont know if it will even click.
anyone have any tips or tricks to fix this?
by the way, how do you guys close it, 'slam' or drop is shut or push it?
11-03-2010, 08:27 AM
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i never slam my hood. always set it on the latch and push it
11-03-2010, 09:34 AM
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FWIW, I ALWAYS lower the hood to about 4-5 inches open, and drop it, latches every time on both my 944s... my 951 has signs of previous owner (hood was poorly adjusted when I got the car) pushing it closed, resulting in slight dents on the hood just above the latch area..
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11-03-2010, 09:41 AM
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Funny, I have brand new struts on both cars and no issues... lube the latch with some white lithium, and gvie it a go again... the struts should be almost fully compressed by 5 inches.
11-03-2010, 12:05 PM
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Shut the hood so that the pin (with spring) is just touching the latch mechanism. Take a flashlight and make sure that the pin is centered in the hole. If not, loosen the two bolts and adjust...
The real problem is more likely that you left a screwdriver under the hood or something, though
The real problem is more likely that you left a screwdriver under the hood or something, though
11-03-2010, 12:17 PM
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Edit temptation is strong with this one...
FWIW, I ALWAYS lower the hood to about 4-5 inches open, and drop it, latches every time on both my 944s... my 951 has signs of previous owner (hood was poorly adjusted when I got the car) pushing it closed, resulting in slight dents on the hood just above the latch area..
FWIW, I ALWAYS lower the hood to about 4-5 inches open, and drop it, latches every time on both my 944s... my 951 has signs of previous owner (hood was poorly adjusted when I got the car) pushing it closed, resulting in slight dents on the hood just above the latch area..
I have dents from trying to be gentle earlier in ownership ... little did I know that pushing it closed was actually worse than just dropping it.
11-03-2010, 03:21 PM
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Yeah, when I got my 951 the hood was very poorly fit, I noticed you had to push on the hood to get it to close, and found myself pushing right where the dents are..
A little bit of effort to reallign the hood hinge plates and latch, and a short drop is all that is required to close...
A little bit of effort to reallign the hood hinge plates and latch, and a short drop is all that is required to close...
11-04-2010, 06:26 AM
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Hey Llamagod, have you tried the slam technique yet? Hell, don't bother with all that ninny 4-5 inch drop stuff... 
The key is, you wanna get your FEET 4-5 inches from the ground on the jump. Arms should be fully extended above your head. Then follow this by a full power stroke in one full-bodied motion on the way down, and that should do it!
The more friends you have to help with this, the better!
In fact, I personally call this technique the 'widow maker'. Can't seem to remember why though...
The key is, you wanna get your FEET 4-5 inches from the ground on the jump. Arms should be fully extended above your head. Then follow this by a full power stroke in one full-bodied motion on the way down, and that should do it!
The more friends you have to help with this, the better!In fact, I personally call this technique the 'widow maker'. Can't seem to remember why though...