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[sabini@eng.buffalo.edu (George Sabini)]

Hood Cable Breaks!!!

	I recently posted a question about power steering 
	fluid.  I got many replies (btw, my 4000s uses the mineral
	oil stuff) & am grateful...

	So here I am, ready to drain & refill.  I pull on the
	hood latch & the thing breaks.  IThe cable broke about
	2 inches down from the ball end.  I clipped a piece
	of the braided housing to get access to the cable, but
	it wasn't enough.  I noticed the braided line was
	moved easily & pulled it all off in hopes of being able to
	reach the cable.  Well it worked, so I figured I can 
	pull it with a plier to open it up & then I would replace it.
	But unfortunately, It seems to have binded or frozen somewhere, 
	& now I cannot open the hood.

	What to do....

	BTW, this was after a 9 hour drive in very severe rain (for 80% of	
	the time).  D'ya think lubrication got washed off ??? I also notice
	some "creaking" sounds right under the clutch... same thing perhaps?

	Thanks in advance....

	George