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Old Jun 16, 2026 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FostersPerformance
Had just installed cables on my 88 (see other post). The cables would not release the hood. Another member here told me to cut the treads, so i did about 1/2". Now have plenty of slack. Easy fix, but I agree, shouldnt have to do this. Mine were from Corvette Central i believe.
I think you're the one who told me bout resolving it this way. It works.
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Old Jun 21, 2026 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Natty C
I think you're the one who told me bout resolving it this way. It works.
Thanks!
Yup still works great. Was shutting and releasing hood last night while i was aligning things. White lithium makes it work smooth as well.
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When these hood latch cables fail, what is actually failing?? is the cable breaking , is the lead swedge pellet pulling off of cable, or latch mechanism breaking?
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