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Expert: Sean Halliday - 4/21/2006


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I have a 1987 BMW 325 and cannot get the engine hood open.  There is no tension on the cable release, it may have broken.

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Under the hood at the front if you look up under the grille you will be able to see the cable,you will have to fiddle to catch the lock mechanism with a piece of coathanger wire but you can do it,,,,,,,,,just hook it on and pull,,,you may have to remove the grille.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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