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Re: [T3] Hood Latch Problem


<x-charset iso-8859-1>In a message dated Tue, 3 Sep 2002 2:27:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, jadney@vwtype3.org writes:

> You should make sure the little screw which anchors the release lever plate 
> to the DASH is in place, so that the stress is not taken by the cardboard 
> glove box itself.

Got this right.
> 
> This also allows you to get all the cable stroke you need.
> 
> > The hood is slightly off alignment to the drivers side.
> 
> You should adjust the hood alignment by loosening the bolts on hinges and 
> moving the hood slightly. 

Will do this, but I really don't think it is at least all of my problem. 
 
> You can pull back the wire and lube the cable. Note that the inner wire is 
> plastic coated and I have seen that coating break near the housing end and 
> get caught on that end when you try to pull on the cable. Make sure that it is 
> not binding now.
 
I think this may be my problem. The plastic coating is not what I am referring to as the sleeve is it? 

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