Hood Hinges

[sleeper]

I am having to lube my hood hinges every 4 to 6 weeks cuz they are sweeking. Not just a little sweek, but you can hear with all windows up. Does anyone have a lube that they can suggest will keep this QUIET?

[arejayesss]

I have been having this problem as well. I think I read something about a quick fix being a hood support? A little plastic piece that was not included on the car. I think it prevents movement of the hood altogether. Not sure though

[Bobmiddle]

I have the squeeks too I was told by the dealer that it was the hood stops in the front they lubed them with white lithium grease and it stopped for about 5mo and is back. I have not heard of the the hinges squeeking but that could be part of the issue.

What type of lube are you using now? Maybe try spray white lithium grease
I will try to track my squeek down this weekend and see what I can find.

[Hotrauder]

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</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- / user info --></TD></TR><TR><TD class=alt1 id=td_post_53445><!-- message, attachments, sig --><!-- message -->Go to your local friendly dealer and order part number FMCN804384-S rubber triangles that fit into the slotted groves in the side where the hood edges meet the fenders when closed and they should have been installed at the factory and are on Lincolns, Expeditions etc. One on each side and the hood is solid. I have a pic somewhere but being me I cannot find it. They were also installed on earlier CV and GM builds. Dennis
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[arejayesss]

I thought thats what I saw, thanks Dennis!

[TiTo35]

My problem wit my hood is that mine dont stay up long...I know get new "things" but I like my old trusty stick better!

[Marauderjack]

It's a combination of the hood latch and the corner stops backing off allowing the hood to move around!!:mad2::argue:

To test....while going slowly down a bumpy road or driveway with the thing squeaking.....PULL the hood latch.....it should stop if it is the latch and stops!!!:beer:

Squirt some WD-40 on the latch itself and get some jamb nuts to lock the hood stops in place!! I think Barry "Cruztaker" came up with the jamb nuts since his stops were backing off in time......IT WORKS....mine hasn't squeaked in a couple years now with the stops locked in place!!!:bows:

Marauderjack:burnout: