Seized Hood Hinges
So I am attempting to reinstall the hood and got it bolted into place; but the hood hinge(s) seemed to be seized in the up position. I have had it soaking with WD-40 (it's all I have at the moment) for a few hours. Has anybody dealt with this issue? What would you suggest is the solution? I am going to do a few things and then go back out there and work it a little. If all else fails, I will pull it back off and leave it by the car until the next attempt.
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Try CREE OIL or PB BLASTER. Either should work out well to lube further once you have them moving better!Originally posted by packman View PostLast edited by friskyfrankie; 05-26-2025, 10:00 PM.What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
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CRC knock'er-loose is another penetrating oil that should work well. I personally use PB Blaster because it's what I have on hand and is easy to get most places around here.
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Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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It freed up. Just went outside a few minutes ago and worked it a little until it creeked loose. I didn't lower it all the way; just a little and raised it back up. I relubed it with WD-40 and will come back at it in a few hours. I was not wanting to haul that hood back in the basement; despite it being much easier to handle with the hole cut out of it. This is good as I no longer will need ply wood to support the tarp; just something to go over the hole in the hood.
As such, I was using PB Blaster too; but I have one can with a little product left in it; but no pressure to spit it out. Thank you for the suggestions and sorry for the panic threadComment
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