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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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so im trying to open the hood on my 87 but when i pull the lever, nothing happens. The airline cable doesnt move and the hood doesnt pop open. Its like the hood latches are stuck some how.

how can i fix this?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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You'll have to fashion a hook out of something such as a coat hanger and fish it under the hood to grab the release pin.

Ecks sells tools for this, but they're pretty easy to fashion.
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where exactly is the release? so when i'm fishing i'll know where to go lol
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Take a look here:

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...6&dept_id=1100

It kinda gives you an idea of where. Sounds to me as if your release cable snapped or simply stretched out. Once you have it open, tie a couple of extra long cable ties around the pin (black hides well) and let them lay up just under the edge of the hood. You'll get in easier next time that way.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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Here's a good thread about it:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...tuck-shut.html
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thank you, i went out and sat on the hood above the releases and it poped right open. guess i need to grease them
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Listen to jimg's93. Attach nylon twine, or zap straps or cable ties to the pins so you'll always have a way to open your hood. Better safe than sorry!
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