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Rodstroker Sat May 15, 2004 12:16 pm

what is the best way to open a hood w/ out the cable? :idea:
btw it is a 73 bug w/the push button on the hood hadle



i just saved this bug from a ceartin death,it's a mess.i look forward bringing it back to life with alot of help from this board thanks skip...

JaredB Sat May 15, 2004 12:31 pm

Try cutting the hood handle in half with a hack saw or cut off wheel and then unscrew the handle pieces from the mounting bolts.

you will have to buy a new handle. But that is the easiest way to get it open with broken cable..

piro's1973super Tue May 25, 2004 7:48 pm

YOu can buy a brand new cable for under ten bucks on www.mercedesparts.com they sell all german parts for vw's



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