• Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.

C5 hood latch problem.

VetteHead

VetteHead

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Lately I’m having a problem getting the driver’s side hood latch to latch. I don’t have an FSM yet. Is there any adjustment on it? It seems like there’s no catch there at all. Then finally it’ll catch. Any suggestions?
 
You can adjust the hold down bracket by the fender. If you look at the bolts holding it just loosen them and try to move it up.
 
Thanks Bob, I just glanced at it today, and I saw only one bolt. I’ll have to take a closer look.

Funny thing is I just showed a neighbor my new toy and when I closed the hood it latched the first time! Funny that. :shrug01:

It’s intermittent.

Thanks for your help.

Paul
 
Thanks again Bob. Looks like I’ll be giving it a shot this week.

Junk “learned” me the proper way to shut a Vette hood when he visited. Gently close the hood, then press down on one side till it latches and ditto on the other. This way it won’t get cracked. Like my C4’s hood was. From someone else before me.
 
I tried that Phil and it still wouldn't latch. I guess when you consider it's 7 yrs old a little adjustment on the latch isn't bad. Did you read my thread about The Vette Doctor in Melbourne? That was a major adjustment. ;) It's in the BOI.
 
No problem about the name thing Steve.

I’m gonna check out that Vette Doctor thread.

Thanks.

Jack. :crazy03:
 
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