Hood hinges
#31
My car did the same thing (04x) - I couldn't even get the hood open - it just happened from inbetween one oil change to the next. My mechanic and I were pushing down on the edge of the fenders, just to get the hood open. Finally got it opened and tried to figure out, WTF? Those sounds of grinding metal is stomach churning............
He sprayed the crap out of it with White Lithium Grease, and once it started to move freely, it woudln't sit flush - so we took washers and used them as a spacer to level it out a little bit more, but its not 100 percent, but its close.
He asked his son who works for Infiniti, and he said it was directly related to not greasing the hinges on a regular basis (with oil changes). This happened last year about this time, and since then, I haven't had any problems with it. I think Ive had 3 oil changes since, and each time he sprays lube up there to the hinges.
so anyone who doesn't go to the dealer to get your oil changes done, either tell your mechanic to lube the hinges, or buy your own can and do it yourself each time you get an oil change, fill up your washer fluid, whatever.
He sprayed the crap out of it with White Lithium Grease, and once it started to move freely, it woudln't sit flush - so we took washers and used them as a spacer to level it out a little bit more, but its not 100 percent, but its close.
He asked his son who works for Infiniti, and he said it was directly related to not greasing the hinges on a regular basis (with oil changes). This happened last year about this time, and since then, I haven't had any problems with it. I think Ive had 3 oil changes since, and each time he sprays lube up there to the hinges.
so anyone who doesn't go to the dealer to get your oil changes done, either tell your mechanic to lube the hinges, or buy your own can and do it yourself each time you get an oil change, fill up your washer fluid, whatever.
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I just had this problem. Got an oil check and went to look at the engine when i got home to see how clean the engine was and i heard metal on metal and the hood wouldn't open very well. Took it to the dealership and they said they'd replace it under warranty. They even gave me a brand new 08G35x, and i'm trying to come up with more excuses to hold on to it haha.
#35
#36
Originally Posted by Dudefish
WD40 will not lubricate the hinges for more than a few days, nor will it keep them dry. You need grease in there.
Bottom line - no need for a dealer to change your oil and no need to buy any special white lithium grease!
#37
Originally Posted by blownvert
Im going to buy white lithium grease. Should I get the spray kind or the squeeze tube? I think you have a choice. I dont think I can get in to the hinges good, so spray seems ideal.
jimmy, I have to agree with dudefish on this one, get the white lithium grease, it's very common, not that much more expensive (maybe 6-8 bucks), and the right product for the job; WD40 is a penetrating oil for loosening things up, WLG is an actual lubricant. I think it's even made by the same company.
Last edited by Swivel; 05-02-2008 at 01:32 PM.
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This problem just started for me as well, about 2-3 weeks ago. I did notice over the last few months the hood had more resistance to open it up to full-open, but never thought anything off it.
It got really bad 2 weeks ago when I went to replace my suspension, and when I put the hood all the way up, I heard the metal-on-metal scrape as the hood scratched up my fender
I talked to my Infiniti dealer about it, and the car is going in today for replacement hinges.
The hood is very light for an OEM hood, and I imagine that they put in hinges that aren't as heavy-duty as on other cars that have heavier hoods. This is probably why they start bending when not regularly lubricated. Effing stupid.
It got really bad 2 weeks ago when I went to replace my suspension, and when I put the hood all the way up, I heard the metal-on-metal scrape as the hood scratched up my fender
I talked to my Infiniti dealer about it, and the car is going in today for replacement hinges.
The hood is very light for an OEM hood, and I imagine that they put in hinges that aren't as heavy-duty as on other cars that have heavier hoods. This is probably why they start bending when not regularly lubricated. Effing stupid.
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