Trying to fix my Hood and Ive come across a little problem..

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  • Danny51
    Member
    • Apr 2014
    • 77
    #1

    Trying to fix my Hood and Ive come across a little problem..

    Hey Guys!

    My 84 318i currently has an issue where the hood wont close ! Pretty sure its just the latch not catching and locking, so I was gonna take it out and clean or replace. Problem is , Ive got the grille off but i cant get the headlight assembly off.. The screws are literally rusted shut and wont budge, tried spraying some WD40 didnt do anything.

    Is there any other way I can go about removing the exterior hood latch ?

    Thanks
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    • rturbo 930
      R3VLimited
      • Dec 2005
      • 2602
      #2
      WD40 isn't gonna do anything to loosen them up. Try PB blaster for starters. I've had some success hammering on the screwdriver (if it's a screw) while slowly trying to turn it as well.

      How bad is it?

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        • mitchlikesbikes
          E30 Modder
          • Dec 2013
          • 858
          #3
          pretty sure the headlight screws are just threaded into speed nut things like this:



          so getting them out shouldn't be all that tough. and if it really is then drilling them out and replacing is easy cheese.

          ps i had issues with my hood not closing, turns out that the return spring on the release lever inside the car was gone so i had to manually push the lever back to the original spot to let the latch catch. not sure if you've looked into that yet

          1989 Coupe build thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=312012
          IG: @mitchlikesbikes

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            • ELVA164
              R3V Elite
              • Dec 2011
              • 4861
              #4
              Aluminum cutting fluid.

              /thread.
              Interested in vintage cars? Ever thought about racing one? Info, photos, videos, and more can be found at www.michaelsvintageracing.com!

              Elva Courier build thread here!

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                • pandaiswong
                  Advanced Member
                  • Apr 2014
                  • 112
                  #5
                  One trick I've learned to removed seized screws is to ever so slightly tighten the screw to break the threads loose. Make sure to put enough force on the back of the driver so the tip doesn't slip and bugger up your screw heads.
                  1992 Daihatsu Rocky SE
                  1988 BMW 325 SETA

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                    • BLACKCHARM88
                      E30 Addict
                      • Jun 2014
                      • 563
                      #6
                      Originally posted by pandaiswong
                      One trick I've learned to removed seized screws is to ever so slightly tighten the screw to break the threads loose. Make sure to put enough force on the back of the driver so the tip doesn't slip and bugger up your screw heads.
                      Exactilly

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                        • meanEG
                          E30 Addict
                          • Oct 2013
                          • 562
                          #7
                          buy an impact driver. probably $20 from autozone. they come in handy for all stuck screws and bolts. it will come with the #2 and #3 phillips that you will need also
                          Looking for late model fogs, E39 Fog lights, cool cheap 17 5x120 wheels.

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                            • ELVA164
                              R3V Elite
                              • Dec 2011
                              • 4861
                              #8
                              Originally posted by meanEG
                              buy an impact driver. probably $20 from autozone. they come in handy for all stuck screws and bolts. it will come with the #2 and #3 phillips that you will need also
                              Hey, I'm in Savannah this weekend for a vintage race on Hutchinson Island! You should stop by!

                              Seriously though, soak the screws in aluminum cutting fluid and let them sit for a few minutes. Better than any penetrating oil I've tried.
                              Interested in vintage cars? Ever thought about racing one? Info, photos, videos, and more can be found at www.michaelsvintageracing.com!

                              Elva Courier build thread here!

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                                • E30NJ
                                  E30 Modder
                                  • Aug 2013
                                  • 921
                                  #9
                                  Did you ever get it opened?

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