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Thread: Hood Shakes when driven on highway

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    Default Hood Shakes when driven on highway

    Possibly a really dull question, but the hood on my 95 RRC SWB shakes/wobbles when I drive it on the highway or at speeds over 60mph. Is there something I can tighten or do to help this stop?

    Thanks!
    First Time Rover Owner / Black 95 Range Rover County Classic 3.9L bought Oct. '14 / 135K

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    Hmmmm...where to start? Is the latch properly adjusted and closing completely? Are the hinges worn or loose? Is there a wheel bearing or swivel ball worn? Are the tires balanced? Is there a problem with the CV joints? I think finding the source of the vibration most important.

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    There should be an adjustable nut and bolt with a rubber buffer at each front corner of the hood. You may have lost one or both of the buffers. Adjusting these may help with the hood shake.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MJL View Post
    There should be an adjustable nut and bolt with a rubber buffer at each front corner of the hood. You may have lost one or both of the buffers. Adjusting these may help with the hood shake.
    I second this....
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    Quote Originally Posted by SGS714 View Post
    I second this....
    I'll third this. I replaced the rubber buffers (which were missing) and wobbles no more. You may need to actually adjust the nut as well, but in my case, I simply need to add the rubber buffers. Now, at any speed, the bonnet is completely stable, no more wobbles.
    Cheers,

    pc

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    I had these and they were awesome. Never another worry.

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    thanks everyone! tightened the nuts and bolts and seems to be doing better. still going to replace those rubber buffers. mine seems to be worn down pretty bad.

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