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08-29-2005, 09:46 PM
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Help!
went to open hood on my 85- it will release on drivers side but not on the right side? - i went to search & someone posted there about a special tool???? - any way of going under dash & be able to pull the release cable - i can feel it move on right side but not enough to release hood -
thank guys - tommy
thank guys - tommy
08-29-2005, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AFogleman
Lift up on the open side and close it.Then retry to open.This has worked a couple times for me!Good luck 
08-29-2005, 11:59 PM
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http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.948
That's the tool they're talking about. I'm not sure if you were looking for it, or just a way to open it =\
Hope this helps at least a little!
~Derek
That's the tool they're talking about. I'm not sure if you were looking for it, or just a way to open it =\
Hope this helps at least a little!
~Derek
08-30-2005, 12:11 AM
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thanks guys i'll get the tool on order - i think it might be a good idea to have one on hand - i'll keep messing with it - maybe i'll get lucky & it will pop loose - tommy
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08-30-2005, 02:45 AM
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Probably rusted shut. The hood latches hold water annd rust on the freshly bare metal. If you can get one side open part way, it should be easier to pull the cable with the release tool.
If we were smart, we'd practice fishing for the hood latches with a working hood just so we'd know how in case we needed to some day.
If we were smart, we'd practice fishing for the hood latches with a working hood just so we'd know how in case we needed to some day.
08-31-2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Probably rusted shut. The hood latches hold water annd rust on the freshly bare metal. If you can get one side open part way, it should be easier to pull the cable with the release tool.
If we were smart, we'd practice fishing for the hood latches with a working hood just so we'd know how in case we needed to some day.
If we were smart, we'd practice fishing for the hood latches with a working hood just so we'd know how in case we needed to some day.
09-01-2005, 06:11 PM
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it has been an interesting day but 4 body shops later i have my hood open! -we did use the handy dandy little 20 dollar tool to get it open - but without pratice belive me unless you just get lucky it takes longer than a few seconds! on mine the lcable didn't break but the little 25 cent metal holder that holds the cable broke - i would advise everyone to build or buy this little tool - a person could make one for a couple of bucks - also you need to look under your hood and see just how the latch works - thats 90% of the battle - if anyone wants to e-mail me i will furnish a drawing showing how to build the tool -
It'll never happen to me though, I haven't shut the hood in months. 