Reddit reviews Liquid Wrench Gunk L112/6 Super Penetrant Spray - 11 oz, Gray
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Liquid Wrench 1 lubricant aerosol, 11 oz.Solid block desiccant core: A composite of molecular sieve and activatedThis is manufactured in United StatesA versatile multi-use penetrantContains a precision spray strawA versatile multi-use penetrantContains a precision spray strawFast penetrating solventLoosens rusted nuts, bolts and parts in a few minutesThis item is not for sale in Catalina Island
Yeah, I'm restoring mine for a high school project and It's surprisingly easy, even without any mechanical knowledge, to repair these bikes. They're very simple and you can buy tons of reproduction parts from this website. Just get some metric wrenches, this, this, and download this. Welcome to the club, don't be an asshole.
EDIT: Can you link the CL ad?
The hood latches tend to seize up over time, especially if you don't lubricate them occasionally. Had the same problem on my Mk5 Jetta. If it's seized and not a broken cable, you can generally fix it pretty easily.
You need three things: a small screwdriver, a can of lightweight break-free lube like Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster penetrating oil, and a can of spray lithium lube.
Pop the safety latch and prop the hood. Locate the hood latch assembly. Using the precision tube on the spray lube, saturate the inside of the latch and latch plate with the penetrating oil (try to keep overspray from rubber parts). Let sit for 30 seconds or so, and then press on the open side of the latch with the screwdriver until the latch plate releases and locks. Pull the hood release in the cabin to reset. Repeat several times until the latch snaps closed freely when you press on it with the screwdriver. Respray with penetrator if necessary.
Use a shop towel to mop up as much penetrating oil as you can and spray the entire inside of the latch assembly with as much spray lithium as it will hold. Work the mechanism a few more times to get it into the pivot and latch plate as much as possible. Re-saturate with lithium grease and button up.
Every time you change your oil, you should relubricate the hood latch with spray lithium to keep this from happening.
EDIT: Linkies.
Amazon carries it, but any local auto supply store should carry it.
Hmmm, have you tried spraying some Liquid Wrench or other similar product on it?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000ZZWNYG
I also forgot that if you're working on a old bike like that, go and get some Liquid Wrench. Use it on all your rusty nuts and bolts before you start working on something.