Hood won't close??

[Stuie]

Anyone have this problem? Recently installed PFMIC and plenum with Accufab 70mm TB, RJC power plate and alum. vac. block and HR poly motor mounts.
I tried to close hood for the first time and can't, do I need to remove the hood insulator? The up pipe and vac block both seem to be too high for the hood to close Any ideas why??

 

[suicide six]

Does taking off powerplate help.Think new mounts raised engine?Its probably due to plenum height

 

[mybuick]

i have the same combo and i dont have any problems??? i would double check the motor mounts...

 

[Stuie]

Anyone have this problem? Recently installed PFMIC and plenum with Accufab 70mm TB, RJC power plate and alum. vac. block and HR poly motor mounts.
I tried to close hood for the first time and can't, do I need to remove the hood insulator? I'll check when I get home from work.....I think I know the problem sorry for the post!

 

[NCC1701]

Come On!!!!!!!!!!!

So what was the problem???

 

[Stuie]

Still haven't found problem of why hood won't close, anyone any ideas from the pics??

 

[Blown&Injected]

it looks like the trans is tilting the engine back

i had an issue with the hood not closing when the latch in the hood rusted loose - acted like something was too high under the hood.

 

[MSDGN]

Try moving the clamps that are on the up-pipe near the TB...move them so that the part you tighten is on the side of the pipe not on the top...

 

[MSDGN]

It also looks like you have your hood shocks on upside down...not sure if that would make a difference but the black body of the shock should be on the top towards the hood...

 

[NCTURBOS]

It also looks like you have your hood shocks on upside down...not sure if that would make a difference but the black body of the shock should be on the top towards the hood...

I was about to mention this as well, but I'm not sure if it makes a difference either.


K.

 

[Stuie]

I just tightenen the clamps in that position so I could start the car...even with the clamp rotated it still hit the vac. block, the hood would probably close if I forced it The hood struts were like that before I did the work so that wouldn't be the problem, that's the way they were when I bought the car 12 years ago but I'll reverse them if you guys say they're backwards. I think I'll remove the insulator and see how clearance is then....or is it better left in place??

 

[suicide six]

Motor does seem like its tilted aft,Sure you got the right mounts?Or maybe in this case you cant use w/the other parts recently installed.Was tranny mount new as well?

 

[turbo2nr]

Hood latch is hitting IC. Check around there...

My car is not here with me to look at, but I'm 99% sure you will find interference somewhere under the hood latch. I forgot exactly what it was or how I fixed it. Take a pic thru the grill. Post the fix when you find it.

 

[krebbie]

You might be able to gain a little by spinning the black rubber stopper up. (Near windshield wipers in middle where hood closes.) This helped me. I still have a polished section where the pipe rubs on the insulation??

 

[Rosewood T-Type]

did you figure it out yet?
i had similar prob it was body bushings wore out you can gain an inch or more with poly bushings.
hope this helps.

 

[onefastcar]

I have a set of poly bushings have'nt installed yet but have problem with my vacuum booster hittin that i changed over to, i bet your right on for my issue anyhow, i need to get em in. Thanks Lewis

 

[Tampa T-Type]

Stop and think!

Look for the high spots, eye it then confirm by using some playdough on it and try =closing the hood. Check for the marks then work on that issue.
Good luck

 

[Rosewood T-Type]

no problem thats why were here, right

 

[turbo2nr]

So what was it?

The suspense is killing me.