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| 930cabman |
 Sep 1 2022, 06:47 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,070 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States 
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Most of us humans get saggy after several decades, but my engine lid will not stay in the upright position. All looks ok, I can't imagine the torsion bars lose their power?
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| TX914 |
Sep 2 2022, 05:24 AM
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Alan-B Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 27-July 14 From: USA Member No.: 17,689 Region Association: None
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I think the torsion bars can lose their strength over time. If the hinge brackets are okay, try swapping the torsion bars so that they bend in the opposite direction. This worked for me. For extended periods I leave the engine lid open (covered in garage) so it's under less tension. I also leave the targa top latches undone (rears hooked) so the top seals are not compressed.
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| 930cabman |
Sep 2 2022, 09:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,070 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(TX914 @ Sep 2 2022, 05:24 AM)  I think the torsion bars can lose their strength over time. If the hinge brackets are okay, try swapping the torsion bars so that they bend in the opposite direction. This worked for me. For extended periods I leave the engine lid open (covered in garage) so it's under less tension. I also leave the targa top latches undone (rears hooked) so the top seals are not compressed. thanks, the mounting brackets are in great condition and 90 degrees to the firewall with no visible cracks. I was hoping the torsion bars did not lose their ability to resist twisting, but apparently they do. I will switch them and hope it cures the sagging/drooping |
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930cabman Sagging engine lid Sep 1 2022, 06:47 PM
Superhawk996 Look at hinges - probably has broken spot welds an... Sep 1 2022, 06:52 PM tygaboy Check the "L" brackets to which the lid ... Sep 1 2022, 06:52 PM Front yard mechanic Sagging is usually not the problem, it’s the hai... Sep 2 2022, 07:02 AM Mikey914 If they are like the bales on the valve covers, yo... Sep 2 2022, 12:19 PM
930cabman
If they are like the bales on the valve covers, y... Sep 2 2022, 12:55 PM Mikey914 Hey why spend it if you don't have to. You kno... Sep 2 2022, 11:43 PM bdstone914 If the tortion bars are sagging yourcould increase... Sep 3 2022, 08:59 AM |
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