I replaced my hood recently with one from a salvage yard (old one damaged by tree limb) and yesterday I noticed that it is touching the passenger side wiper arm and keeping the wiper from actually working, it's like the hood sags too much in the middle. I did notice a hole in the center of the hood that looks like it should have one of those screw in bumpers, can someone comfirm this for me?

 

No bumpers on the hood itself. There is a bumper behind each hinge. Could it be that the wiper itself isn't seated properly?

JamesC

 

Here's a pic of the hole, it certainly looks like something screws in there because the left side of the hole is raised to accept the thread pattern.

 

I have the above as well. There's nothing in it.

JamesC

 

Its suppose to have a bumper there.The same type as used on the front on the hood/Rr decklid.

 

I see Hawks has a 'hood to cowl bumper' for 4 bucks, it's a little smaller than the front ones. Hopefully this will solve my problem.

 

I looked it up in Parts and Illustration Catalog where a pic is shown with the bumper at the rear of the hood.

Bumper, Hood Rr (12.212) P/N 1717924. The 12.212 mentions Bumper, Rear Compartment Lid or Tail Gate. Very interesting. I wonder if all cars were equipped with them or if I'm simply missing mine. At any rate, I've experienced no ill effects without it.

JamesC

 

I actually have a question about this subject. On my 92 Camaro it seems the hood is to close to the arms of my wipers. I can't lift the arms at all and the screens under the hood to catch leaves and stuff look smashed up a little. Does it mean that I need to readjust the hood or the are the wiper arms set wrong?

 

It wouldn't hurt to adjust it a little, however this will only help the passenger side wiper since it's in the center.

 

Thanks! I'll try that. I'm sure it's not a simple task though huh? Would i need to have someone do it or would i be able to do it myself?

 

With the hood closed, I can't raise the wipers either. Frankly, I think it's common to our cars. Look around a bit at other thirdgens before you adjust anything.

BTW, I was at a cruise-in the other night. Several thirdgens were in attendance. None were equipped with the rear/center hood bumper.

JamesC