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SixSquared
10-10-2007, 01:39 PM
Ok my car's overheating because I think it blew the aftermarket radiator hose...

The problem?

I can't get my ****ING hood open. I tug and tug on the release, and I hear it click, but it will NOT open for anything. Short of sawing the hood in half, any advice on how to get it open? If I fcuk up the cable it's not a big deal cause I'll do pins....

Please give me some advice ASAP!
THEONE
10-10-2007, 03:52 PM
have you tried the, have some one push down on the hood while you pull the release techniqe?? works for me :)
Elbow
10-10-2007, 05:56 PM
Welcome to the world of owning a 240 :(
speedminded
10-10-2007, 06:00 PM
Can you not find the cable release from underneath?
mocha latte cupcake
10-10-2007, 06:02 PM
S13... you might be able to just take off the 3 bolts holding the latch down... or get another person to lift of push down while you pull the release cable... if all else fails... add gas and match to hood
Wurm
10-10-2007, 06:04 PM
did you pull the release then yank the hood up hard those latches suck ass also try what was mentioned before push down on hood while yanking the release

if you can jack the car up high enough you might be able to get to the latch bolts to undo them
SampaGuy
10-10-2007, 06:08 PM
i had a similar problem in my first 240, i had to stick a screwdriver through the gap between the hood and the bumper up front to lift the lever inside and release the latch
mocha latte cupcake
10-10-2007, 06:13 PM
LOL @ 240 owners who've moved on lol
KPowerEP3
10-10-2007, 06:36 PM
LOL @ 240 owners who've moved on lol
You mean the smart ones?
Echonova
10-10-2007, 07:18 PM
^^^ Like moving from a Honda to DSM was a good move.:rolleyes:
Echonova
10-10-2007, 07:20 PM
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osnap
10-10-2007, 08:52 PM
lol @ 240's. ; )

...but did you ever get it fixed? when you do... DRIVE THE **** OVER HERE SO I CAN SEE TEH HOTNESS.
SixSquared
10-10-2007, 09:46 PM
Still haven't gotten it open. Have tried the push down while a friend pulls on the cable trick.

All that did?

The cable is now completely loose and the hood popper thing is sitting on the driver's side SEAT, while still attached to the cable and running under the fender and under the hood and still attached.

It's not ****ing budging.

And did I mention that the car has an S15 front with a cf hood? Yeah all those screwdriver ideas are pretty much negatory, and with the combined "wedge"ness of the bigger radiator and S15 front/body kit/bar/headlight wiring, I can't get in there with a wrench or ratchet.

She's going to the nissan dealership tomorrow and they can figure the **** out.

:rage:
SixSquared
10-10-2007, 09:47 PM
And to top it all off, I think under the hood is a carnage fest involving a blown headgasket.. every time she starts, I got white smoke..... lots.... of white smoke....
Echonova
10-10-2007, 10:03 PM
Ouch. White smoke from tailpipe = headgasket. Good news is KA engines are cheap. I saw one for sale from this chick I met in Athens.....Errrr. Nevermind I think she sold it.
SixSquared
10-10-2007, 10:07 PM
lol she did.

Looks like swap time is coming up faster than expected... it's ok... I like 6 cylinders better anyways :P
KPowerEP3
10-10-2007, 10:09 PM
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lol

6 bolt FTW

I like your car though Echo, and Mike's [Mr. Kidd]. Most of the rest are booty, though.
Echonova
10-10-2007, 10:13 PM
lol

6 bolt FTW

I like your car though Echo, and Mike's [Mr. Kidd]. Most of the rest are booty, though.Thanks. DSM's aren't really bad. I was one PM away from buying one instead of the Sexilvia. But the guy never got back to me. Shame really, I was going to pay what he was asking (I hope your reading this).:D
Echonova
10-10-2007, 10:15 PM
lol she did.

Looks like swap time is coming up faster than expected... it's ok... I like 6 cylinders better anyways :PStay away from the boat anchor...:???: Although, straight piped they sound F-ing SWEET!;)