 Front hood latch rebuilding |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| Jameel |
 Mar 14 2016, 09:28 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Member  Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Iowa Member No.: 19,239 Region Association: None  |
Anyone ever tried to rebuild their hood latch? My pin was knocked loose at some point, and I can't seem to get the spring tensioned properly, line up the latch, and get the pin pushed through it all. I think I can flip the short leg of the spring underneath with a needle nose plier, but the straight portion seems too short. The mechanism is sound, just having a hard time getting it put back together.
   |
   |
 
|
| Mike Bellis |
Mar 14 2016, 11:10 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
|
unhook the spring from the lever. place the right side of the spring in the correct position (rotate it over). replace pin or through bolt. Use a flat head screwdriver to push the hook side of the spring back and around the lever.
Done! |
|
|
|
| bandjoey |
Mar 14 2016, 11:14 PM
Post
#3
|
|
bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Lots of good used ones around. I think I have 3. If u don't fix yours $12 mailed to you. Pm me if you need to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
|
|
|
|
| Jameel |
Mar 15 2016, 08:01 AM
Post
#4
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Iowa Member No.: 19,239 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Mar 14 2016, 09:10 PM)  unhook the spring from the lever. place the right side of the spring in the correct position (rotate it over). replace pin or through bolt. Use a flat head screwdriver to push the hook side of the spring back and around the lever. Done! You make it sound easy. I'll give it a try. I think the straight leg of my spring is too short though. I'll give it a shot. QUOTE(bandjoey @ Mar 14 2016, 09:14 PM) Lots of good used ones around. I think I have 3. If u don't fix yours $12 mailed to you. Pm me if you need to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Thanks! I'll keep it in mind if I fail. |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 26th September 2024 - 05:30 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.