help... hood will not open
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help... hood will not open
i have a 87 & hood will not open .the problem is the clip broke that holds the cable to the latch release . any ideas how unlatch the right side ?? i was thinking about the removing the lower panel and trying to to up from thier i am at a loss .... anyhelp please thanks tommy.
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i have a 87 & hood will not open .the problem is the clip broke that holds the cable to the latch release . any ideas how unlatch the right side ?? i was thinking about the removing the lower panel and trying to to up from thier i am at a loss .... anyhelp please thanks tommy.
Mjd america or others has the Gorfen Killebrew designed tool and instrucyions, costs around # 20
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Purchase tool, how to operate tool ect
http://http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=1.948
Suggested Installation Instructions for:
609-637, 1984-1996 C4 Hood Opening Tool
1. With the door open, insert the small bent end of the tool between the
hood and the door hinge pillar, with the tip pointing upward. If the car
has a hood seal, then insert the tool between the hood and outer edge of
the seal.
2. When the tape marker on tool is in line with the corner of the windshield
molding, turn the tool handle-end 180° (Clockwise for driver’s side of hood
or counterclockwise for passenger’s side of hood) thus making the bent tip
of the tool rotate downward between the latch carrier and the latch lever.
3. To move the latch lever to the open position reverse the handle movement
described above. This movement will push the lever toward the center of
the car.
4. If the hood latch is tight, a slight downward push on the top of the hood
may be needed while you are turning the hood tool.
5. If the hood is adjusted low at the rear, it may be necessary to cut 1/4” off
the tip of the tool to allow clearance to rotate the tool tip into the latch
carrier.
OPERATIONAL TIP: Practice opening the hood of the car with no latch problems a few times. First open the hood and align the tool
tip with the latch lever. Then take note of the alignment of the tape marker on the windshield molding. Then use the tool to push
the latch lever to get the feel of it. Now close the hood and try opening it by using the above directions.
Suggested Installation Instructions for:
609-637, 1984-1996 C4 Hood Opening Tool
1. With the door open, insert the small bent end of the tool between the
hood and the door hinge pillar, with the tip pointing upward. If the car
has a hood seal, then insert the tool between the hood and outer edge of
the seal.
2. When the tape marker on tool is in line with the corner of the windshield
molding, turn the tool handle-end 180° (Clockwise for driver’s side of hood
or counterclockwise for passenger’s side of hood) thus making the bent tip
of the tool rotate downward between the latch carrier and the latch lever.
3. To move the latch lever to the open position reverse the handle movement
described above. This movement will push the lever toward the center of
the car.
4. If the hood latch is tight, a slight downward push on the top of the hood
may be needed while you are turning the hood tool.
5. If the hood is adjusted low at the rear, it may be necessary to cut 1/4” off
the tip of the tool to allow clearance to rotate the tool tip into the latch
carrier.
OPERATIONAL TIP: Practice opening the hood of the car with no latch problems a few times. First open the hood and align the tool
tip with the latch lever. Then take note of the alignment of the tape marker on the windshield molding. Then use the tool to push
the latch lever to get the feel of it. Now close the hood and try opening it by using the above directions.
Last edited by M.J.L.; Feb 23, 2009 at 09:54 PM.
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From: staten island ny
thanks for the help
finally got the hood to open . the tool that they sell works much better if you cut off an inch, than file down the edge. worked like a charm . thanks tommy nyc
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...see post 5 and following associated posts to get you in in the future...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...fixes-you.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1372483
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...fixes-you.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1372483
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