Hood release repair

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Hood release repair

October 18, 2004, 02:32:23 PM

My hood release is still broken, and before I pull the fender off to try and fix it I thought I would see if anyone could help me with this.

I’ve heard that some have tried a different fix since the new hood release will be just as weak as the old one. I’ve heard of a repair that involves shaving the rest of the broken plastic off of the handle bracket and reattaching it to the car with a couple of clamps that screw on and have rubber mounts or some such.

Does anyone know what I’m talking about?

Thanks.

Re: Hood release repair

Reply #1 – October 18, 2004, 04:22:07 PM

what did it break off where the screw holes are? so its just floating around under the dash?

I fixed mine with 2 nice size wire ties... If you need a pic I'll take one later

Re: Hood release repair

Reply #2 – October 18, 2004, 05:09:19 PM

i used a piece of steel bent like a sideways p except its open in the back, went rite over it, screwed it down works great.

Re: Hood release repair

Reply #3 – October 19, 2004, 12:34:50 AM

Just do what I did, remove the latch and get some hood pins! :hick: