Hood release problem

[Ldub]

Since we're on the hoodlatch topic, has anyone else experienced a high pitched squeak coming from the front when going over bumps?
I thought it was coming from the suspension, until I greased the catch/hook mechanism...that worked for about two days. Then I wrapped the U shaped loop w/ electricians tape, that lasted a few weeks.
Now I've cut a length of silicone vacuum hose to about 1 1/2" & slit one side,wrapped it around the loop & fastened it w/ zip ties...so far so good, we'll see how long that will last.

[Moncha]

You have the other common complaint of the VX. You'll need to use a good rubber lube (or silicone lube), AFTER cleaning all of the rubber "bumpers" (2 adjustables in front and the the sides) lube them up. It it they that cause the squeak not the latch. Especially the to front adjustable bumpers. Don't forget to clean the mating surfaces also.

(If this gets too far off from the original topic, I'll split it for ya)

[dkmiller68]

thanks all. don