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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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I need to adjust my fender just the slightest bit to keep my hood from closing on it. Is it possible to adjust this without having to take the whole front end of the car apart?
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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You can probably do what you need just by loosening the top row of bolts, but a hammer and 2x4 (tread lightly here) can be your friend as well for a nudge. What's the other side look like? Too much gap on the other side means you need to adjust the hood and not the fender.
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by KMatch
Too much gap on the other side means you need to adjust the hood and not the fender.
yep. check on that first
Old Apr 6, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Thanks for the tip, the other side is like right on the edge of the hood there too. I'll see what I can do with the top bolts and I guess if worse comes to worse take it apart.
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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You have an issue with body flex. Someone else should chime in with the need for a Monte Carlo bar or similar. I haven't researched this area enough to offer advice, yet.
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