body and interior Nasty Hood Arm Marks! Solved.

[PaulTWinterton]

Like many others I've encountered the ugly marks left by the hood arms on the top of the outer fenders.  I did some testing and resolved the issue by following the steps below.

 

1.  Once the hood is in place, but NOT closed, put down some tape or other protection where the hood arms (elbows) will hit the fender.

 

2.  The hood arm attachment to the fender should be basically CENTERED in the slot and moderately tight. 

 

3.  Drop the hood into position gently, and lift to observe the tape protection on the fender.  If you see it is dented on either or both sides, it is time to adjust the arm attachment at the fender position.

 

4.  Loosen the arm connections at the fenders and move SLIGHTLY to the rear of the car.  Test again by dropping the hood and looking for denting on your tape.  I have put down a new piece of tape to clearly see if the elbow has touched again.   It doesn't take much to lift the elbow of the arm enough to clear the fender.  Don't overdo it as the leverage is extreme at the elbow.

 

 

5.  Remove tape.

 

 

[Mike Self]

Hmmmm....that explains why the hood arm on the drivers side touches, but not on the pax side.  I just stuck a piece of clear Slick Tape on the spot where the hood arm hit, but now I know how to adjust.

 

cheers and thanks for the tip.

 

mike

[Stevenc22]

HAHA i just put a small felt pad on the fender where it hits to protect it

Edited December 16, 2015 by Stevenc22

[joysterm]

Thanks for the tip Paul, and just in time as I get my car back from paint in a few days.

 

Mike

[jimk]

Hood adjustment is found here:

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/61959-hood-installation-and-adjustment/

 

Download the PDF at the end for the photos and complete instruction.