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Hood seal problem
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:39 am
by 56rag1914cc
Hello all,
I am replacing my hood seal on my 56 and the old seal is petrified, hard as a rock. Does anyone have advice on how to safely remove my stone seal without screwing up the car? Thanks!
Re: Hood seal problem
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:01 am
by Stray Catalyst
If it's similar to my 74, removing it in pieces with pliers and a lot of careful razor blade work may be your best bet.
Re: Hood seal problem
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:33 am
by 56rag1914cc
Thanks!
Re: Hood seal problem
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:41 am
by Stray Catalyst
As you remove it, do everything you can to not damage or distort the thin metal lip that holds it in place. You can carefully adjust that, and it'll make installing the new seal much easier. Patience is a virtue, dish soap and a little water are sometimes useful as lubricant for this job. If it needs force (to install, anyway) you may be doing it wrong.
Re: Hood seal problem
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:19 pm
by 56rag1914cc
Got it, thank you again. Looks like a Saturday project....