Hood fiberglass separating / hood hinge cause??

[A83]

My hood is separating at the front for the second time in recent years. 

 There is noticeable dip in the hood on the driver side when the hood is open as the hood support is on the passenger side.  Could the hinge be weakening and cause this?

Is there a way to install a support on the driver side? 

 

Thanks for any help and advice.

 

Kevin A83

[mfg]

1 hour ago, A83 said:

My hood is separating at the front for the second time in recent years. 

 There is noticeable dip in the hood on the driver side when the hood is open as the hood support is on the passenger side.  Could the hinge be weakening and cause this?

Is there a way to install a support on the driver side? 

 

Thanks for any help and advice.

 

Kevin A83

Although I’ve never done it, I don’t see why an identical hood support couldn’t be installed on the driver’s side,

However, I think a better solution would be to remove hood from car and repair it with a good clean out & rebond.

[mfg]

Something I’ve seen on Avantis when the bond between the hood skin and its inner construction releases (at the front) …Water gets inside, and creates rust and corrosion between the hood bolts and their respective nuts…. Sometimes making it impossible to unbolt the hood from the hinge.