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| yrret7 |
 Sep 26 2010, 11:11 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 21-September 10 From: Kingston Ont, Canada Member No.: 12,202 Region Association: Canada  |
I removed my front trunk lid to line up the hood better and found that the hinges are very loose. Once the tension of the spring was removed it was even worse. Is this normal? I thought perhaps the bolt was loose but this was not the case. I'm not sure if the hole has increased in size or if the shouldered bolt is worn smaller. Would a washer help ? Anyone had this issue before?
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 27 2010, 06:12 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Its been a while, but, I think there is a plastic bushing that the bolt goes thru.
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| Bartlett 914 |
Sep 27 2010, 07:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(vsg914 @ Sep 27 2010, 07:12 AM)  Its been a while, but, I think there is a plastic bushing that the bolt goes thru. Steel bolt in a steel hole. Often freezes up from rust. This is a place where there should be a place to lubricate. The bolt head doesn't allow easy lubricating. The hinges are a little loose on the cars I have seen. Better loose than frozen. In the rear the bolts are the same. The part mounted to the car is not as rigid. It is also a little more exposed to the elements and rusts a little faster. These will rust up and rip the bracket off the car. |
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| yrret7 |
Sep 27 2010, 09:30 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 21-September 10 From: Kingston Ont, Canada Member No.: 12,202 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Sep 27 2010, 05:44 AM) QUOTE(vsg914 @ Sep 27 2010, 07:12 AM) Its been a while, but, I think there is a plastic bushing that the bolt goes thru. Steel bolt in a steel hole. Often freezes up from rust. This is a place where there should be a place to lubricate. The bolt head doesn't allow easy lubricating. The hinges are a little loose on the cars I have seen. Better loose than frozen. In the rear the bolts are the same. The part mounted to the car is not as rigid. It is also a little more exposed to the elements and rusts a little faster. These will rust up and rip the bracket off the car. There is no rust on it at all. It just seems that the the bolt or the hinge bolt hole has changed in size. If I put a washer on the bolt it would prevent the hinge from moving. The shoulder of the bolt would not touch the bracket on the car. I guess i might have to find new bolts and hinges. I might be able to find the bolts but the hinges???? |
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| yrret7 |
Sep 27 2010, 09:49 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 21-September 10 From: Kingston Ont, Canada Member No.: 12,202 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(yrret7 @ Sep 27 2010, 07:30 AM) QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Sep 27 2010, 05:44 AM) QUOTE(vsg914 @ Sep 27 2010, 07:12 AM) Its been a while, but, I think there is a plastic bushing that the bolt goes thru. Steel bolt in a steel hole. Often freezes up from rust. This is a place where there should be a place to lubricate. The bolt head doesn't allow easy lubricating. The hinges are a little loose on the cars I have seen. Better loose than frozen. In the rear the bolts are the same. The part mounted to the car is not as rigid. It is also a little more exposed to the elements and rusts a little faster. These will rust up and rip the bracket off the car. There is no rust on it at all. It just seems that the the bolt or the hinge bolt hole has changed in size. If I put a washer on the bolt it would prevent the hinge from moving. The shoulder of the bolt would not touch the bracket on the car. I guess i might have to find new bolts and hinges. I might be able to find the bolts but the hinges???? The issue is that the hood just about touches the fender on one side and has a half inch gap on the other side. In order to move it over I had to enlarge the holes in the hinges that bolts to the hood. The issue now is the play from the pivot point on the hinge. With the hood off and the spring off there is half an inch play. What to do. ????? Thanks for all your replys!!!! I will try putting washers tonight and see if it helps. |
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yrret7 Loose front trunk hinges. Is this Normal? Sep 26 2010, 11:11 PM
Cupomeat :wttc:
Ok, I've never relieved the spring pre... Sep 26 2010, 11:56 PM Andyrew Can you get a bolt on it tight?Put a couple of was... Sep 27 2010, 01:15 AM
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The issue is that the hood just about touches the... Sep 27 2010, 11:29 AM yrret7
The issue is that the hood just about touches th... Sep 27 2010, 12:24 PM Bartlett 914 The bolt is special. It is a shoulder bolt. Adding... Sep 27 2010, 10:20 AM Bartlett 914 Here is a better picture of the bolt. Sep 27 2010, 10:22 AM yrret7
Here is a better picture of the bolt.
Thats the ... Sep 27 2010, 10:39 AM SirAndy With the spring tension removed, the hinges will f... Sep 27 2010, 11:38 AM yrret7
With the spring tension removed, the hinges will ... Sep 27 2010, 12:34 PM SirAndy Thanks Andy!! One of the hinges had a sma... Sep 27 2010, 01:08 PM swl Show us the car yrret! ;)
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