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donarba
11-25-2014, 07:16 AM
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!

mearstrae
11-25-2014, 04:11 PM
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.

'95 R.R.c. Lwb (Gone...)
'76 Series III Hybrid 109
'70 Rover 3500S

MJL
11-26-2014, 05:54 PM
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.

SGS714
11-28-2014, 10:55 PM
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....

pptchen
12-03-2014, 08:18 PM
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.

Jerry 92RR
12-17-2014, 02:37 PM
10449

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

donarba
02-04-2015, 08:10 PM
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.