Re: [T3] Hoods won't open...

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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On Jun 30, 2005, at 10:33 PM, J. Jonik wrote:

> Re/ Hoods not opening by pulling lever in glovebox.

As for the hood not opening, if wiggling it and maybe bouncing it a bit 
doesn't do it, your best bet is to to go in through the spare tire 
well, assuming you don't have the spare in the car.  If you do have the 
spare in there it gets tougher.  If it is a late car, you might be able 
to pull the front bumper and the large crush tube behind it and go in 
through one of the largish holes for the tube.  Might need to find 
someone with small arms.

Also check to see that all the screws (I think there are 3) are 
securing the bracket for the release lever.  If these aren't all there 
you might not be getting the full pull on the cable.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'70 Fasty (Jane 2 - Type 3 Lead Sled wannabe)
'71 Fasty (Jane -parts car due to rust)
various parts.....don't we all.
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