Hi Guys,
I’ve spent most of the day searching, but just can’t find the answer so I hope someone can help before I break something…
I have a 1985 911 Cab with the locking front hood release T. When pulling on the T, the mechanism doesn’t move out at all. And I’ve used some force. If I twist the T, it will rotate maybe 10 degrees to the right (set screw out already).
I was able to find this excellent article, though he doesn’t have the same issue (wants to re-key his front hood lock):
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/148953-rekeying-hood-release-photos.html
As I mentioned, I have already removed the set screw that limits the range of motion of the T handle assembly and is still won’t move. My front hood is (thankfully open) and the cable is secure to the latch. If I move the latch to manually release the hood catch, is operates smoothly and without any looseness. I can also hear the cable move inside the sheathing/tubing that runs through the firewall. Similarly, the hood catch pops up with plenty of spring force.
I’m guessing the T mechanism that connects to the cable is frozen inside the outer housing. On top of the outer housing roughly 1 inch behind the T is a hole that has a lip around it. I sprayed some WD40 with the straw attached into it and it appeared that it ended up dripping down between the T shaft and outer housing - but I could be wrong as there was a little spillage from some spray overflowing the hole.
At this point I am wondering if I even have it unlocked… The key operates the lock smoothly in a 180 degree rotation.
Question 1: Which way do you turn the key to unlock? I’ve tried both ways but would like to move forward with the diagnosis with it in the unlocked position.
Question 2: When I twist the key in the lock, I can’t hear or feel the engagement/disengagement of the tumbler. It rotates smoothly and without any wobble.
I’m now wondering if it’s stuck in the locked position somehow even thought the key operates and can be removed in with the locked or unlocked position (whatever that is). Or has this somehow frozen to the outer housing. Car has no corrosion in or out.
Sorry for the lengthy post, just trying to give clear details.
Thank you very much, Ed
