hood hinge lube - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Phil · #1 03-13-2010, 08:36 PM

What does everyone / anyone use to lube their hood hinges and how?

strelnik · #2 03-13-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

What does everyone / anyone use to lube their hood hinges and how?

I use the regular M-B MHSF, since I still have a bit left in the can. I like their applicator brush.

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JHZR2 · #3 03-13-2010, 09:04 PM

Please provide more info on the MHSF

leathermang · #4 03-13-2010, 09:30 PM

It may be the same thing.. but typically Chrysler white lithium I believe is available in a spray can for getting down into tight places like that....

warmblood58 · #5 03-14-2010, 04:11 AM

I just cleaned mine and used waterproof wheelbearing grease for trailers - water seems to be the culprit and I just had to have the bushing brazed in because the PO never lubricated the hinge assembly and allowed the lower mount points to dry out . . .Clean all drains, clean and regrease hinge mounts annually is my advice! Good luck

barry123400 · #6 03-14-2010, 04:24 PM

Getting some oil into the lower hood hinge pins is very important. They are a little hard to see as well. Not doing it can present an interesting repair problem. You can be sorry you did not lubricate them from time to time.

JHZR2 · #7 03-14-2010, 08:49 PM

So you mean the pins that have the clip on one side and the hings on the other? I think this is where the hinges usually rip out on unlubed cars, right?

warmblood58 · #8 03-15-2010, 02:00 PM

yes, remove clip and hinge mount at hood and swivel hinge out. Clean bushing well and remove any rust, etc. Use a good thick grease on bushing end and replace clip. Make sure drains are clear and lubricate other joints on hinge with ATF or light oil and you are done -good luck!

JimFreeh · #9 03-15-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

What does everyone / anyone use to lube their hood hinges and how?

Lubriplate.

I've been using it on hinges and lock plates for 40 years.
My father used it ever since I can remember.

Works on all different makes of cars.

Jim

MBeige · #10 03-15-2010, 03:00 PM

If you'll be lubing the hinges, might as well clean up the hood latch and lube that as well, while the hood is up.

Couldn't hurt to do the linkages too. I use white lithium grease.

JHZR2 · #11 03-15-2010, 04:41 PM

I think ATF is the correct lube for the linkages.

warmblood58 · #12 03-15-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JHZR2

I think ATF is the correct lube for the linkages.

correct, good for linkage and other light duty needs in place of light oil - Hood bushing mount -grease, use ATF for the hinge rivet connections

pawoSD · #13 03-15-2010, 07:11 PM

PB Blaster....WD40.......anything I have nearby at the time.

JHZR2 · #14 03-15-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JimFreeh

Lubriplate.

I've been using it on hinges and lock plates for 40 years.
My father used it ever since I can remember.

Works on all different makes of cars.

Jim

Which lubriplate product?