Help. Hood release cable broke.
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Car: 92 Z, 91 Formula, 04 CTS, 01 Tahoe
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Help. Hood release cable broke.
Topic says it all. Went to pull on it the other day and it broke. Hood is latched shut and can't get it open. Any ideas on how I might be able to pop the hood open? Any help is GREATLY appreciated, being as I can't get into my engine bay now and I need to change the oil before I drive it too many more miles. Thanks.
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Car: 89 IROC-Z
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If you remove some of the panels on the bottom of the car directly in under the latch you should be able to get your hand up there with a screwdriver and open it manually. It's probably a PITA but is doable.
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
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where exactly did the cable break at ???
as long as the cable didnt break by the latch you should be able to find where it broke and cut it and take some pliers and pull the cable there and it will open
as long as the cable didnt break by the latch you should be able to find where it broke and cut it and take some pliers and pull the cable there and it will open
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Car: 92 Z, 91 Formula, 04 CTS, 01 Tahoe
Engine: 355 forged 4 bolt, SuperRam, 58mm t
Transmission: T5, looking for t-56
It broke by the latch. I'll get up underneath it and see about pulling off some of the panels and stuff out of the way. Thanks guys.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I have opened hoods with broken cables by getting underneeth and working the mech... It may be beneficial to look at another car to see how it is suposed to work.
Good luck
Good luck
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Originally posted by megaracerx
o really...good ideas an all...i just used a crow bar...
o really...good ideas an all...i just used a crow bar...
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