| April 23rd, 2014 10:16 AM |
| Disturbed 01 |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 8.0L>1.8T
Given that mindset, would you say it is healthier for the springs to have the hood propped open whenever the car is sitting as to avoid future problems with the hood springs?
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Sure. I suppose you could. But not needed.
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| April 23rd, 2014 04:59 AM |
| rockysunrise |
Quote:
Originally Posted by dave6666
Try degreasing the hood springs and pivot points. As ironic as that sounds, being lubricated is just too much. If that does not work replace the springs. I just did mine and do like the added springiness. Where are you located?
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THIS ^^^ I used degreaser and it took a bunch of times but it works.
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| April 23rd, 2014 12:20 AM |
| dirtbag |
Prop it up with a broom stick.
Make sure you post pics.
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| April 22nd, 2014 09:48 PM |
| catwood |
Quote:
Originally Posted by dave6666
Buy new ones you cheap bastards.
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DIY bungee cord to the ceiling rafters
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| April 22nd, 2014 09:38 PM |
| dave6666 |
Buy new ones you cheap bastards.
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| April 22nd, 2014 09:30 PM |
| 8.0L>1.8T |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Disturbed 01
Prop the hood full open and leave it for a week. It helps the springs to relax.
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Given that mindset, would you say it is healthier for the springs to have the hood propped open whenever the car is sitting as to avoid future problems with the hood springs?
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| April 22nd, 2014 07:51 PM |
| dave6666 |
The springs are a dealer item. I paid $108 each.
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| April 22nd, 2014 07:33 PM |
| Disturbed 01 |
Prop the hood full open and leave it for a week. It helps the springs to relax.
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| April 22nd, 2014 07:30 PM |
| Curz |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 97GtsTx
Have a 97 and the hood wont stay up, bought it this way, not sure why, very annoying. not sure what it needs, when the hood is closed, everything lines up nice. please help. thank you
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whatever. you took daves exgirlfriend and banged her on the hood and now it jacked. nice work
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| April 22nd, 2014 06:43 PM |
| ViperTony |
I was going to suggest wedging a squirrel in the hinge but de-greasing the hinges sounds easier.
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| April 22nd, 2014 06:36 PM |
| Jeremy B |
Have you thought about viagra?
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| April 22nd, 2014 05:54 PM |
| jslimm |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 97GtsTx
Ok do you know where i can find the lower spring? or part number?
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FYI, Parts manuals are available online here: Original Equipment Parts - Roe Racing
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| April 22nd, 2014 05:08 PM |
| 97GtsTx |
Quote:
Originally Posted by dave6666
The big one at the bottom. Not the up where the hinge assembly attaches to the hood itself.
I would be hesitant to spray brake cleaner around. That can damage paint. I would get some plastic and cover the engine etc as much as you can, get some foaming engine degreaser from AutoZone or whatnot, and then hose the springs and all the hinge pivot points down. Let soak for a bit, and then rinse with a hose.
Of course if your engine bay is gnarly, maybe degrease it to i.e. leave the plastic cover off and make an afternoon of it.
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Ok do you know where i can find the lower spring? or part number?
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| April 22nd, 2014 02:41 PM |
| dave6666 |
The big one at the bottom. Not the up where the hinge assembly attaches to the hood itself.
I would be hesitant to spray brake cleaner around. That can damage paint. I would get some plastic and cover the engine etc as much as you can, get some foaming engine degreaser from AutoZone or whatnot, and then hose the springs and all the hinge pivot points down. Let soak for a bit, and then rinse with a hose.
Of course if your engine bay is gnarly, maybe degrease it to i.e. leave the plastic cover off and make an afternoon of it.
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| April 22nd, 2014 02:31 PM |
| 97GtsTx |
Quote:
Originally Posted by dave6666
Try degreasing the hood springs and pivot points. As ironic as that sounds, being lubricated is just too much. If that does not work replace the springs. I just did mine and do like the added springiness. Where are you located?
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im located in houston tx, i tried spraying brake cleaner on the spring loaded hinges but that didnt do anything. which spring the big one or small one?
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| April 22nd, 2014 01:11 PM |
| ZZ SRT |
I have the same problem and it looks like mine are pretty gunked up with grease.
I'll have to give that a go.
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| April 22nd, 2014 12:40 PM |
| dave6666 |
Try degreasing the hood springs and pivot points. As ironic as that sounds, being lubricated is just too much. If that does not work replace the springs. I just did mine and do like the added springiness. Where are you located?
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| April 22nd, 2014 12:38 PM |
| 97GtsTx |
Gen 2 Hood wont stay UP, Any Ideas?
Have a 97 and the hood wont stay up, bought it this way, not sure why, very annoying. not sure what it needs, when the hood is closed, everything lines up nice. please help. thank you
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