Re: 88 90Q stuck hood cable

[Nathan Belo <belo@eskimo.com>]

It's easier to get at without the grill in front.  If there's no way to
get it off without breaking it is very challenging.  Use a coat hanger and
make a hook.  There are 2 latches for the hood and you need to hook one
side at a time to open the hood.  This has happened to me before and
instead of using the plastic tabs to hold the front grill in, I used cable
ties which I can easily cut off to take the grill off.  With the grill off
a screwdriver works.

'88 90Q 175K miles and burning oil.  Bad #5-time for engine replacement
Anyone got a low mile NG engine?
Nathan Belo


On Mon, 15 Jun 1998, Michael Williams wrote:

> hey all, a friend of mine with an 88 90Q is having a problem with his 
> hood cable to the point where the thing wont even open.  What is the way 
> to get it open now?  He has a bra on the car as well.  So any ideas?
> 
> thanks in advance
> 
> later...
> 
> 
> Michael Sheridan Williams
> ICQ# 11740998
> 
> 1985 4000 S Quattro 175,000+ miles, 1998 Pearl White (almost at 
> least...no body damage fixed...yet), Koni Yellows/2Bennett, strut brace, 
> Sport 8000 Tires, K&N, MOMO 4pt harnesses, Hella XL Driving lights 
> (2x130w), magnacor wires....<out of breath>
> 1986 Oceanic Blue, 4000CS Quattro--Parting Out(ask if you want anything)
> My father's: 1986 4000 CS Quattro--Graphite 161,000 miles
> 
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