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Just found this out ...good hint for 940 owners. (91 940T) 900

My 91 940T started trying to catch on the back edge of the hood right at the cowl. I sprayed the hinges with WD40, and she smoothed out, and no more catching.

I did not think anything more about it. Well, I wrecked the 91, bought me a 94 940T (91 still to be fixed). The 94 had a bent down spot just at the back edge and in the middle portion of the hood. I thought it was where a mechanic may have left some tools, and closed the hood. Today I stop by my favorite shop, and Mike tells me that 940's are bad to catch (like the 91 was doing) and do just what I now see on my 94 ..a bent edge right at the back of the hood.

WD40 those hinges so as to hopefully prevent this from happening to your 940.

Andrew in AL








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Just found this out ...good hint for 940 owners. (91 940T) 900

Thanks Andrew. My 93'940T buckles when I open it too. Now I will WD40 it.
Another use for the WD40.
Turbo gal








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Just found this out ...good hint for 940 owners. (91 940T) 900

you should be able to move the whole hood forward, right? i know there are adjustment bolts on the hinges.








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Just found this out ...good hint for 940 owners. (91 940T) 900

I don't think so, from what Mike said. It is just an issue of the hinges not moving freely, and the hood binding against the cowl.

Andrew in AL







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