This usually happens at interstate speeds when a storm is approaching and the pressure changes. FWIW it’s the original ARACO hood with the VIN stamp, not a cheap replacement like I suspected at first.
Does anyone else’s hood pop in and out like this?
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no, that is weird! i think your lx is haunted, ghost trying to get out from engine.
Nope, mine has never done that. Perhaps remove the hood insulation and see if the hood's skin has detached from the bracing?
It shouldn't Tin-Can like that.
It shouldn't Tin-Can like that.
No, never experienced that before.
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I started to do that but was breaking every clip and gave up. Maybe I need to take another look....such a bizarre problem
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My 80s hood did that. It was the bracing separating. There are some threads about it in 80s tech.
Was going to suggest adjusting the rubber bumpers under the hood then looked at the video again.
Yikes! I haven't seen it on mine but based on @ga12r1's comment, maybe try punching the skin from the underside to see if it moves much? Was that just some kind of mastic used to keep the skin on the crossbracing?
Yikes! I haven't seen it on mine but based on @ga12r1's comment, maybe try punching the skin from the underside to see if it moves much? Was that just some kind of mastic used to keep the skin on the crossbracing?
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Y’all were right, once I removed the liner it was obvious that most of the adhesive “dots” have completely let go. I’m picking up some of the adhesive recommended in the 80 forum and will report back.
Time to go crazy with the JB weld
Did you remove the hood insulation or was it gone before?
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I pulled it off. Broke every single clip in the process
Yowza....! You definitely found the problem.
Yes, please report back when you are done. It will be interesting to see how you fix it. Write down any part numbers you might use as well...please (insulation clips, etc).
Yes, please report back when you are done. It will be interesting to see how you fix it. Write down any part numbers you might use as well...please (insulation clips, etc).
Good to know, mine does that exact same thing when there's any kind of strong cross breeze on the highway. What do you use to stick it back?
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This is what I’m about to try. Similar to a product recommended in the 80 forum
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You sound like me.
If you haven't already, I recommend getting a big bag/box full of the OEM plastic fasteners. I think I paid like $10 for a bag with 120ish pieces of various clips (fender liner clips, weather seal clips, etc...) It's amazing how many of these little plastic fasteners you find out you're missing when you've actually got a stock of replacements available!
Like this: 146 Pcs Fender Door Hood Bumper Trim Clip Body Retainer Assortment For Toyota | eBay
If you haven't already, I recommend getting a big bag/box full of the OEM plastic fasteners. I think I paid like $10 for a bag with 120ish pieces of various clips (fender liner clips, weather seal clips, etc...) It's amazing how many of these little plastic fasteners you find out you're missing when you've actually got a stock of replacements available!
Like this: 146 Pcs Fender Door Hood Bumper Trim Clip Body Retainer Assortment For Toyota | eBay
These are the insulation retainer clips: P/N 90467-09006. Less than a buck apiece.
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That is a really great assortment of clips for $8 bucks. Thanks for the recommendations. Ordered.
This is what I’m about to try. Similar to a product recommended in the 80 forum
Loctite PL Door, Window, Siding 10 oz. Polyurethane Sealant White Cartridge 1675293 - The Home Depot
With good quality, this Loctite White Polyurethane Window, Door and Siding Sealant is durable and weatherproof to withstand harsh exterior environments.www.homedepot.com
Will that shiit stand upto the heat generated under the hood?
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No idea. I wound up having some leftover clear silicone in the shed I put on. I’ll see how it bonded over the weekend.
Looks like I just added another project to my list. My hood does the same when traveling at highway speeds on a windy day.
