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skytop · 05-21-2017, 02:55 PM

I used white lithium grease and foaming spray lithium grease all over the hood bolt and thoroughly coated the latch assembly and again while operating the latch. The hood hinges were also lubricated well. The hood moves smoothly when open and is aligned all around when closed.
When I pull the latch handle, the hood still will not 'pop' open.
I have searched the internet for many days looing for a fix but I have not found anything promising.
How did the Chevy mechanics deal with this vexing problem back in the day?

05-21-2017, 02:55 PM	#12
skytop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FL Posts: 95	Re: hood won't open easily I used white lithium grease and foaming spray lithium grease all over the hood bolt and thoroughly coated the latch assembly and again while operating the latch. The hood hinges were also lubricated well. The hood moves smoothly when open and is aligned all around when closed. When I pull the latch handle, the hood still will not 'pop' open. I have searched the internet for many days looing for a fix but I have not found anything promising. How did the Chevy mechanics deal with this vexing problem back in the day? __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, 1970 Corvette, 2017 Grand Sport Last edited by skytop; 05-21-2017 at 08:24 PM.