So, I'm actively working on my to-do list of E9 bugs while my car is in "Arizona Summer" mode (garaged until September).
My hood hinges have been an issue for years now. Finding the perfect balance to keep the hood up without a stick of wood is an art form, and frankly, not worth the effort. Even if I get them to hold up on their own they either bend outward at the slightest bump, slamming the hood down, or inward and onto themselves, which could cause damage to the hinge. So, I keep a 3 1/2 foot, one-inch dowel in the trunk at all times.
Any tips to revitalize these hinges and get them to do their job properly? Are my hinges missing a spring, stop, or tensioner that I am unaware of?
Thanks and happy driving.
My hood hinges have been an issue for years now. Finding the perfect balance to keep the hood up without a stick of wood is an art form, and frankly, not worth the effort. Even if I get them to hold up on their own they either bend outward at the slightest bump, slamming the hood down, or inward and onto themselves, which could cause damage to the hinge. So, I keep a 3 1/2 foot, one-inch dowel in the trunk at all times.
Any tips to revitalize these hinges and get them to do their job properly? Are my hinges missing a spring, stop, or tensioner that I am unaware of?
Thanks and happy driving.