 Engine compartment latch, Best way to keep this from popping up...? |
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| jim_hoyland |
 Oct 30 2014, 06:27 PM
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Get that VIN ?  Group: Members Posts: 9,278 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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The rear engine compartment lid started popping open whenever I go over a bump. It appears that the L-shaped piece that screws into the lid is just barely catching the latch.
I was wondering if a slightly longer L-shaped piece could be made up ? Was tring to think of something that could be modified. I can also loosen the lids bolts and slide it back a little. Any thoughts here ? |
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| Bob L. |
Oct 30 2014, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Can you adjust the latch up a tad. It sounds like it's not catching all the way.
Might also be dirty and not moving smoothly. |
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| bdstone914 |
Oct 30 2014, 06:47 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,517 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(Bob L. @ Oct 30 2014, 05:41 PM)  Can you adjust the latch up a tad. It sounds like it's not catching all the way. Might also be dirty and not moving smoothly. The adjustment is up and down. Can you see if the L part is centered going into the latch? When the lid ups up it the latch still in the closed position ? If it is the latch I have lots of plated ones. There should also be a washer between the latch and the mounting surface. You could shim it out moving the latch toward the front of the car to engage the L better. Bruce |
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| jim_hoyland |
Oct 30 2014, 07:17 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,278 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Oct 30 2014, 05:47 PM) QUOTE(Bob L. @ Oct 30 2014, 05:41 PM) Can you adjust the latch up a tad. It sounds like it's not catching all the way. Might also be dirty and not moving smoothly. The adjustment is up and down. Can you see if the L part is centered going into the latch? When the lid ups up it the latch still in the closed position ? If it is the latch I have lots of plated ones. There should also be a washer between the latch and the mounting surface. You could shim it out moving the latch toward the front of the car to engage the L better. Bruce The latch remains closed when the lid pops open. I'l try shimming the latch out first; a shiney plated one would sure look good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I didn't measure the L piece's length, but it looks like it has worn away where it would normally sit in the latch. |
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jim_hoyland Engine compartment latch Oct 30 2014, 06:27 PM
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The latch rod is also adjustable front to rear. L... Oct 31 2014, 05:16 AM jim_hoyland
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The latch rod is also adjustable front to rear. L... Oct 31 2014, 06:43 AM jim_hoyland It was the latch rod :) The nut was loose enough... Oct 31 2014, 04:33 PM |
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