Question about Hood Release
Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Austin TX
I saw that there aren't any replies. I'm no expert, but from what I can tell, from looking at some catalogs and trying to figure out how to open my own hood after the release handle and cable came off in my hand (doh!): according to riksvets catalog, they appear to be the same part. I'm trying to figure out where my penetrates the firewall, as what came out was the handle, the cable (with a clean end), and the metal coil (sheath) that attaches to the handle/bracket. www.riksvet.com
Drifting
Joined: May 2002
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From: Sacramento California
I do know that there are 2 different setups (I have both) one is a single wire within the sheath and the other is a stranded wire. I'm not sure what is correct or not. I used the single wire one because I though it looked stronger.
Here's a tip for you all....... When you park your C3 for any period of time, pop the hood and leave it ajar. 2 reasons for this, one you should always check the fluids anyway before driving it, and second, most threads I read about the "Stuck Hood" are after it has sat for awhile, if it is ajar will not be stuck closed.
Here's a tip for you all....... When you park your C3 for any period of time, pop the hood and leave it ajar. 2 reasons for this, one you should always check the fluids anyway before driving it, and second, most threads I read about the "Stuck Hood" are after it has sat for awhile, if it is ajar will not be stuck closed.
Race Director
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From: Shamong, NJ
There were 3 different hood releases used between 68 & 82. 68-76 have a solid cable and a steel armoured casing. 77-79 use the same solid cable but switched to a black plastic casing, while the 80-82 release uses a braided cable with the black plastic casing. The handles, brackets and length of the cable is the same for all 3.
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