Lubricate your hood hinge pivot pins !!!
 

This is important...
Lubricate your hood hinge pivot pins !!!

A few drops of oil will save you from a costly repair.


The W123 hood hinge generally corrodes/seizes on the bottom pivot wrecking the arm and/or ripping the pivot bushing from the body. :(
The W123 hood hinges are currently $300.00 each. :eek:

The W126 have multiple pivot points to seize = bend/twist/deform, and the fender must be removed to replace the hinge. :(
The W126 hood hinges are currently $368.00 each. :eek:




If you need NEW hinges, please call Phil with your VIN#..
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If you want some horror pictures of this have a look here:-

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/287176-w123-hood-hinge-repair-nightmare.html

What type of lubricant?
 

Do you recommend a light oil or a grease compound?