Hood Opener

[MikeyboyNJ]

The spring on my 95 camry seems to be very weak that it will not hold up anymore when opening the hood. I have had to put a hammer to hold the hood up. This isnt really safe esp when sticking my head in the hood. Is there something I can buy that will hold up the hood better? I've seen those heavy metal poles in the hood on some cars. Any advise would be much appreciated!

[BMR]

Doesn't it have those gas filled struts on each side? If yes, one or both of them need to be replaced. They spring a leak and lose their gas charge and then don't provide lifting force any more. They're typically ~$30 each. Pretty easy job.

[new echo owner]

C'mon, don't just stop there, give him some suggestion on where he can get it for $30 each.

N.E.O.

[desentrix]

Replacing struts is an easy job.

Follow #2's post and do that.

[Mike Gerber]

Autozone, Advance Auto, Pep Boys or most other chain auto parts stores carry them.

A safer alternative until you replace the hood struts is to use a pair of vice grips. Just clamp them on either strut on the smaller diameter rod, just below where it goes in to the bigger diameter rod.

Mike

[BMR]

Originally Posted by new echo owner

C'mon, don't just stop there, give him some suggestion on where he can get it for $30 each.

Wise guy! Like Mike said, any of the major chains sell them. Here's a link to Autozone's part listing...

http://www.autozone.com/R,1382089/ve...ductDetail.htm

[new echo owner]

Originally Posted by BMR

Wise guy! Like Mike said, any of the major chains sell them. Here's a link to Autozone's part listing...

http://www.autozone.com/R,1382089/ve...ductDetail.htm

Didn't want to miss the chance of teasing someone!

N.E.O.