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whunter 05-12-2011 11:32 AM

Lubricate your hood hinge pivot pins !!!
 
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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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Stretch 05-12-2011 01:10 PM

If you want some horror pictures of this have a look here:-

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=287176

62bhp 05-13-2011 01:19 AM

What type of lubricant?
 
Do you recommend a light oil or a grease compound?


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