hood hitting motor problem
09-11-2004, 09:50 AM
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hood hitting motor problem
I have a 99 civic ex with a 98 gsr motor in it. Just finished the swap and the hood will not close all the way. Looks like it is hitting the motor. I know this swap is done all the time has anyone else had this stupid problem? I really dont feel like cutting my hood but im not sure if that is what I have to do. Any help on this???
09-11-2004, 10:04 AM
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Re: hood hitting motor problem (jdmsuperstar)
just cut some of the brace's on your hood to make it fit (right there where it hits) with a dremal or die grinder, it's easy.
09-11-2004, 10:04 AM
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Re: hood hitting motor problem (jdmsuperstar)
raise it up JDM style y0! put some washers on the back of the hood, lemme find a pic
09-11-2004, 03:13 PM
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Re: (ej0513)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sweet Lou »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">raise it up JDM style y0! put some washers on the back of the hood, lemme find a pic</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats what I was going to suggest. But I would have been kidding. I believe ej0513 has the right idea. I think something went wrong when you did the swap.
Thats what I was going to suggest. But I would have been kidding. I believe ej0513 has the right idea. I think something went wrong when you did the swap.
09-11-2004, 04:23 PM
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Re: (Sweet Lou)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sweet Lou »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I like the "raised hood" look. thats why I suggest it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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09-11-2004, 04:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by *****StEr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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or not?
so gay, so gay..</TD></TR></TABLE>
or not?
09-11-2004, 04:24 PM
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how are you going to suggest something for looks when he has an actual problem that can break something? he has an OEM hood and a motor that obviously fits with no problems in my car and MANY others. leave your hood the way it is and check all your mounts again and make sure the parts you used are the correct ones for you application. thats my suggestion.
09-11-2004, 04:30 PM
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Re: (ej0513)
i didn't say a a damn thing about cutting bracing or anything, i just said raise up the back 
checking mounts would do it too
checking mounts would do it too
09-11-2004, 04:35 PM
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Re: (Sweet Lou)
I've heard of this happening before. Every car is different. Just notch the inside of the hood or like they said put some washers on the back where it screws in to space it up
09-11-2004, 04:43 PM
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Re: (SirRevvs)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SirRevvs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've heard of this happening before. Every car is different. Just notch the inside of the hood or like they said put some washers on the back where it screws in to space it up
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but it still wouldnt hurt to check the mounts as a safey percaution
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but it still wouldnt hurt to check the mounts as a safey percaution
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Re: (Chris M)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris M »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
but it still wouldnt hurt to check the mounts as a safey percaution</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes true I was just puttin in my .02 cents. but yeah check your mounts first that'd be important
but it still wouldnt hurt to check the mounts as a safey percaution
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes true I was just puttin in my .02 cents. but yeah check your mounts first that'd be important
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