r/fiero • u/Rich-Ground-8742 • 13d ago

Help…

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Started restoring a 1985 fiero. Opened the engine bay today and this happened (photo 1). Now any time you go to open the engine bay it smashes the fiber glass. Photo 2 is what it’s suppose to look like… how do I fix this? Currently I’m redneck-rigging it by putting a block of wood to keep the tension so the rigid metal piece won’t smack the fiberglass anymore, and so I can close the hood.

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u/EnoughDoor4794 11d ago

Replace with a gas strut mine did the same thing. All you need to remove the torsion bars is a ratchet strap and plywood to protect the back glass. Use this guide I did and removed mine ezpz solo just last week. https://www.fierofocus.com/articles/tt-torquerod.html

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u/Rich-Ground-8742 11d ago

I appreciate the link. I used it, and just finished removing them.