Eric, Early on this became a frequent problem resulting in pleas from dealers to the factory for a "fix". The factory in turn published Service Bulletin No. ST-21-10/81. The bulletin gives directions and a drawing on an alternate way to open a hood with a broken release cable. Contact us directly for more information DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: E Grauff <datamonk@xxxx> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] Help! > Date: Sunday, August 15, 1999 6:36 PM > > Just picked up an '82. Was showing it off to some friends and had the > hood latch break on me - inside under the hood, not at the lever! So now > I can't put gas in my car. Anyone have this happen, and know how I can > break in without destroying my hood? > > I'll start searching the archive online, and will be taking a look at a > friends car to see if I can do anything with a slim jim - but if anyone > can help me I'd greatly appreciate it. > Thanks, > Eric > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address moderator@xxxx >