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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Can't close the front hood

Posted by: 2Lyelo914 Jul 13 2005, 10:01 AM

Hood will not lock down when closed. The cable seem functional. The hood goes as the way down. Lubrication is not a problem. Looks like a little wear on the latch in the slot/grove.
I don't really see an adjustment but maybe there is. It was hard to lock before this but a firm hand and correct finger placement on the edge of the front hood worked fine. I certainly don't want to lock it shut forever either. Would appreciate some help and ideas.

This is a low milege '74 914 that has never seen a lot of wear or body work. Very clean car so I wonder what is up.

TX

Jim
YELO914
IL

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jul 13 2005, 10:09 AM

Is the pull cable sticky. try and push the "T" handle in and then retry the hood. Both teeners I have had seem to do this every once in awhile.

Posted by: McMark Jul 13 2005, 10:31 AM

If pushing the handle doesn't work you can adjust the piece on the body (not the hood) to fit better. Has it closed in the past?

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