URGENT!!! '97 SALEEN HOOD LATCH PROBLEM, NEED TO FIX ASAP PLEASE HELP!!!

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Topic: URGENT!!! '97 SALEEN HOOD LATCH PROBLEM, NEED TO FIX ASAP PLEASE HELP!!!

Roush97
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I just bought a Saleen heat extractor hood for my '97 GT. The fit is nice and I have no complaints there. The hood latches on the first latch. When I go to close the hood the second latch that locks it in place will not latch over the inside of the hood. Is this a common problem? I need to figure out the problem ASAP! I have already tried adjusting the stops that control the height of the hood and I have tried to adjust the latch itself but it only moves a little if at all. Please I need some help!!! Thanks in advance.

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FS: 1997 Roush Stage 1 GT; 03 cobra engine, T56, and IRS. 415rwhp, 445rwtq----SOLD

Posts: 292 | From: Bay Area California | Registered: Jan 2003 | :

9Roush8
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Member # 2472

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Interesting I have a 96 Saleen s281 with the hood and its perfect, I've never heard of that, is it the Authenic hood from Saleen? My friend has a 97 wth the hood and no problems?? is there something missing?

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2001 SVT Lightning
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Posts: 788 | From: Manteca | Registered: Feb 2003 | :

rokcrln
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Member # 2536

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you may need to space the hood latch (part on the hood) down abit if the secondary wont catch.

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Posts: 448 | From: Winters Ca. | Registered: Mar 2003 | :

Roush3
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