SilverFog

Showing the engine off to co-workers (it was THEIR idea to see the engine compartment) once, I dropped it about three times and it wouldn't latch. Each time from a progressively higher height.

I was getting desperate and (knowing the hood is aluminum, and knowing that everyone says NOT to do it) carefully tried pushing down on it (both hands, fingers spread as wide as possible to spread out the force) and felt it give -- a LOT.

I am not a big strong guy, but I bet I could fold that hood over a couple times.

I am dropping it from at LEAST 2' and it still sometimes takes a second try.

It feels awful, but the good solid WHUMP when it locks is VERY satisfying.

Tedster

I tell you guys, it's really easy to adjust so you only need a 6" drop...

tsw

tedster, if you have a digicam... can you just take a pick of the screw that you are talking about which we can adjust?
thanks,

Tedster

tsw,

It's hailing outside right now, so no pictures of my car!

here's the page from the Helm manual:



You probably need to do adjustment 2 - 3, adjust the hood latch

tsw

tedster,
thanks so much... i am gonna try to work on it this weekend...
btw, please advise on my question about japan wheel locks in car talk, thanks,