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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: Geoff on June 15, 2012, 09:25:49 AM

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: Geoff on June 15, 2012, 09:25:49 AM

When I first got my car,  you could pull on the hood release, and the hood would pop up nicely.  now it seems it does not want to pop up.  it will still open but you have to pull it up.   I have lubricated all the spots that seemed relevant, it did help a little, but not completely.    I dont see an adjustment for it so I guess the hood shock is dead, ay?    how strong are these things, and if I take it off will I be rewarded by having the hood come down and hit me in the head even:rolleyes:
                                               Geoff

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: Nelson_40 on June 15, 2012, 11:05:26 AM

I could be way off, but isnt the hood "pop" a function of a the spring part of the release mech at the front of the car?

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: Geoff on June 15, 2012, 12:31:08 PM

I'll have another look this weekend..maybe you 're right..
                                                  Geoff

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: zacrl1230 on June 15, 2012, 12:45:44 PM

Mine had same prob... I totally dismantled mech behind rad bracket cleaned, lubed and put back together... PRESTO
Pretty sure the hood shock only holds the hood up when open and has nothing to do with popping action
'cause my other e30 "pop"'s great but the hood will fall on my head if bumped

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: Geoff on June 15, 2012, 01:34:43 PM

cool, I will check that out
                              Geoff

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: Geoff on June 16, 2012, 08:17:32 AM

after a more comprehensive cleaning and lubrication of the latch that does seem to have fixed it, thanks folks.    :)
                                         Geoff

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: DeepMidWicket on September 28, 2012, 07:15:14 AM

SPRAY GREASE! everything that moves! also give your fuel flap a hit

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: ///m42 sport on October 01, 2012, 07:29:17 PM

what kind of grease?  I have the same problem

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: 5m1dy on October 01, 2012, 09:59:48 PM

Replace the hood shock. New units give a solid pop and hold the hood firmly. I ordered a cheap on off Pelican, but the of the shock bent and now the hood closes at a weird angle, so maybe try another brand. If you don't use a shock, the hood will fall shut, unless you park downhill all the time.

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: Noel Higa on October 23, 2012, 07:43:41 PM

PB Blaster and an aerosol can of white grease.  I swear, it'll fix most any lazy mechanical component.  Hinges, latches, cables, windows, etc.

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: deansweet on October 23, 2012, 07:49:54 PM

Quote from: Noel Higa;117061

PB Blaster and an aerosol can of white grease.  I swear, it'll fix most any lazy mechanical component.  Hinges, latches, cables, windows, etc.

I use the same combo! Works as intended.

Lazy hood syndrome!? :)

Title: lazy hood syndrome
Post by: ///m42 sport on December 01, 2012, 01:38:43 PM

found out my problem was the bolt attached to the hood shock was too tight...then ripped the bracket off halfway :(