[V8] Can't open hood

[Gunter]

Not opening at all...........secondary latch was never great either but it's
definitely the main cable that runs to the driver's footwell....

Gunter

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Goldberg" <jgoldberg at ntelos.net>
To: "@V8 list" <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 7:29 PM
Subject: RE: [V8] Can't open hood


> Not opening at all, or secondary latch at the hood not working?
>
> I had trouble with the secondary latch.  The little plastic pivot point
pin
> broke off, causing the handle to fall free.  I hooked the secondary latch
with a
> coat hanger and opened the hood.  I drilled through the plastic housing
for the
> handle and installed a small bolt to act as the pivot point.
>
> Jeff
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf
> > Of Gunter
> > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 6:53 PM
> > To: v8 at audifans.com
> > Subject: [V8] Can't open hood
> >
> >
> > I feel foolish but...........
> >
> > Hood release cable no longer operational.  I did the TB a month ago
> > and loosened the cable when removing the front end............likely
> > didn't take enough care to properly secure the "cable fastener" when
> > reassembling.......was OK up until yesterday.........probably
loosened.......
> >
> > Is there an easy way to solve my problem?
> >
> > After this, I plan to go back to mechanics 101..........no, maybe
> > grade school.
> >
> > Gunter
> > 1990 V8 Q, Cleveland
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