Yup, been there. The lock or cam begins to wear and eventually there isn't
enough throw to open the boot.
Measure the distance between the center of one of the backup lights and the
center of the lock. Then bend a stiff rod in a U shape to match that
distance. Remove the backup light and fish the rod in through the opening
and eventually you'll be able to press in the latch using the rod.
Sometimes you might also be able to press the lock from the outside in just
enough to spring the latch.
Good luck,
Lew Palmer
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of wcam46@netzero.net
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 11:18 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Boot lock & WPO
OK, it finally happened to me! The boot won't open. Seems to me that
somebody mentioned going in through the taillight? If anybody remembers
this, please fill me in.
About WPO, as opposed to DPO. Developed monstrous blowby in my GT. Finally
had to pull the pistons. 1,3,&4: top ring broken. 2: both rings shattered,
pieces 1/4 m- 3/8"
Is it possible that the W(impy)PO never really revved the thing up, keeping
it below 3-4K (I've heard of people like this!!) and when I started using
the full rpm range on this 50K motor, I slammed into the ridge?
Bill
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