HELP! Can't Open Hood - Cable Snapped.

joel w · 12-13-2005, 03:56 AM

i read that post also, sorry i really am not familiar with the mk2 yet... ive heard the engines are swappable but thats all i know. id like to know more though...

edited, when i mean swappable. i mean i hear people like to put the 7mgte into the mk2 body.. not sure on whats different about them

SKILMATIC · 12-13-2005, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by joel williams

i read that post also, sorry i really am not familiar with the mk2 yet... ive heard the engines are swappable but thats all i know. id like to know more though...

edited, when i mean swappable. i mean i hear people like to put the 7mgte into the mk2 body.. not sure on whats different about them

Ohhhh the whole motor? No I didnt want to do that. I was wandeirn if just the kit was. O well thanks for your reply though.

joel w · 12-13-2005, 06:21 PM

in the pik my finger tip is on the mechanism, it can be pushed twords the drivers headlight from my finger position. (the base of the red arrow is the tip of the cable and lever..)

or there is also an access hole directly under my fingertip in the metal cover plate ( the yellow circle.) that will allow a small screwdriver to access the lever.. but since its now a leverage thing the base (handle) of the screwdriver needs to forced to the passenger side.. i can move it with my finger so the spring is not that strong...just so you know not to over due it..

scruffboy · 12-14-2005, 01:31 PM

Thanks to everyone who responded, I've checked the pics, snaked a drop light into the comparment, took off grilles and turnsignals but still can't get this bi*ch open (the 15o weather here in Jersey ain't makin it easier. I made an appointment at body shop I know. When (if) he gets it open I am going to study it with a friggin microscope so this will never happen again. Also, I am going to study gas cap door cable in case something happens to that. I would suggest to all you supra owners to look into these things, as these cars run real well, but they are old and some things just don't last for ever, so you have to expect things to go now and then. Again, thank you everyone, especially Joel who sent close-up pics, I will pass them on to mechanic.

James in NJ

j3pz · 12-14-2005, 07:05 PM

its sad that something so small can cause such trouble

joel w · 12-14-2005, 07:12 PM

all i can add is that you need to go into it from the side in between the IC and the radiator cavity..the latch is at the top..

mrnickleye · 12-14-2005, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by j3pz

its sad that something so small can cause such trouble

OK...but you must give Boromire credit for that line, hiking in the snow, when he picks up the ring after frodo dropped, from "Fellowship of the Ring".

Also...I was thinking that I will go look at my cables to have a plan if it happens to me.

12-13-2005, 03:56 AM	#1
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	i read that post also, sorry i really am not familiar with the mk2 yet... ive heard the engines are swappable but thats all i know. id like to know more though... edited, when i mean swappable. i mean i hear people like to put the 7mgte into the mk2 body.. not sure on whats different about them Last edited by joel williams; 12-13-2005 at 04:02 AM.

12-13-2005, 06:21 PM	#3
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	in the pik my finger tip is on the mechanism, it can be pushed twords the drivers headlight from my finger position. (the base of the red arrow is the tip of the cable and lever..) or there is also an access hole directly under my fingertip in the metal cover plate ( the yellow circle.) that will allow a small screwdriver to access the lever.. but since its now a leverage thing the base (handle) of the screwdriver needs to forced to the passenger side.. i can move it with my finger so the spring is not that strong...just so you know not to over due it.. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by joel williams; 12-13-2005 at 06:23 PM.

12-14-2005, 01:31 PM	#4
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	RE: Hood Thanks to everyone who responded, I've checked the pics, snaked a drop light into the comparment, took off grilles and turnsignals but still can't get this bi*ch open (the 15o weather here in Jersey ain't makin it easier. I made an appointment at body shop I know. When (if) he gets it open I am going to study it with a friggin microscope so this will never happen again. Also, I am going to study gas cap door cable in case something happens to that. I would suggest to all you supra owners to look into these things, as these cars run real well, but they are old and some things just don't last for ever, so you have to expect things to go now and then. Again, thank you everyone, especially Joel who sent close-up pics, I will pass them on to mechanic. James in NJ

12-14-2005, 07:05 PM	#5
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	its sad that something so small can cause such trouble __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

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12-14-2005, 07:12 PM	#6
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	all i can add is that you need to go into it from the side in between the IC and the radiator cavity..the latch is at the top..