Help! '84 Hood Wont Release (Drivers Side)

[jacob9582]

I have purchased the "special" tool from ecklers and I have still not been able to open my hood.

Any Advice?

Thanks in advance!

:bash

 

[Schrade]

Push downward just slightly on the corner of the hood as you work the cable puller. The springs that keep tension on the catch studs are stout springs, plus there's probably not much lube on the stud ends.

 

[jacob9582]

Ok, I will try that, do you have any advice on making sure that I have the tool in the right place. I followed the instructions and lined up the tape mark on the tool w/the corner of the windshield as the instructions say....It seemed like when i turned the tool I would hear a loud snap sound like the tool is pushing past something. I will try having someone hold the hood down while I try this again.

I appreciate the advice.

 

[Schrade]

Pull up gently on the passenger side, and practice getting the catch onto the cable. Go in along side the stud, don't turn the end flat, but leave it pointed down, and you'll know you're at the cable. You can then push, if you wanna' try it that way, or you can jump it over the cable and then turn down and pull...

 

[jacob9582]

I will give this a shot and let you know what happens. Thanks a lot!

 

[vetteoz]

When you get it open do this

Corvette Forum - View Single Post - emergency hood release cable - EASY with pics

 

[jacob9582]

Thanks A TON! I am going to install those tonight! This will be great...I can get my car functional again and I can replace the main cable @ my leisure. I really appreciate the help!