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Old 07-17-2010, 04:32 PM   #1
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Hood latch spring

Anyone have any input on fixing this?

I want to first try and just replace the spring, rather than buy a whole new mechanism. Which from what I have seen are in the 70.00 range.

It's held in with a pin that is mushroomed over like a rivet, so I thought I'd just grind the end off and replace with a bolt. But I need to see if there are any idea's on where I can source the spring, and was hoping one of you would have a suggestion on where I may be able to find one.
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Old 07-17-2010, 08:34 PM   #2
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Re: Hood latch spring

I have not seen one of the springs break!

Have you thought about buying a used latch?

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Old 07-17-2010, 08:45 PM   #3
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Re: Hood latch spring

Oh I have prepared myself to buy a whole new mechanism for sure, but just trying to repair what I have first to try and keep from spending more money than I have to ya know...
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