Polyvance KEN-T800 Kenworth Hood Guide Bracket Repair Kit
- The Polyvance KEN-T800 Hood Guide Bracket Repair Kit restores broken hood guide pockets on Kenworth T800 Metton/plastic hoods. It replaces the failed OEM brackets with cast aluminum components, reinforced by steel plates, and bonds them using PlastiFix adhesive to provide a long-lasting repair without replacing the hood.
- Features:
- Includes driver and passenger side aluminum guide bracket castings engineered for OEM fit on Kenworth T800 hoods.
- Steel reinforcement plates distribute stress across a larger area to prevent repeat failures in the hood pocket.
- Supplied with two cartridges of 2510 PlastiFix adhesive and mixer tips for secure bonding to Metton material.
- Complete fastener set allows immediate installation without sourcing additional hardware.
- Direct replacement solution designed specifically for Kenworth T800 hood guide brackets.
- Includes:
- Driver side aluminum guide bracket casting
- Passenger side aluminum guide bracket casting
- Two steel reinforcement plates
- Two cartridges of 2510 PlastiFix adhesive
- Two adhesive mixer tips
- Installation hardware set:
- 3/16 inch aluminum rivets
- Bolts sized for bracket-to-plate installation
- Lock nuts for secure fastening
- Flat washers for load distribution
- Sheet metal screws for reinforcement
- Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Polyvance
- Part Number: KEN-T800
- Material / Finish: Cast aluminum guide bracket pieces; 12-gauge steel reinforcement plates
- Adhesive Type: Two 50 mL cartridges of 2510 PlastiFix structural adhesive with mixer tips
- Fasteners: 3/16 inch aluminum rivets, bolts with lock nuts, flat washers, and sheet metal screws
- System Compatibility / Application: Designed for Kenworth T800 Metton/plastic hoods; replaces and reinforces OEM hood guide bracket assemblies
- Performance: Stronger than OEM hood guide pockets due to metal reinforcement and adhesive bonding
- Installation Requirements: Drill with 5/16 inch, 3/16 inch, and 1/8 inch bits; rivet gun for 3/16 inch rivets; adhesive applicator gun; abrasive surface prep with 60–80 grit sandpaper or disc; solvent cleaner recommended
- Quantity: One complete kit including both sides, adhesives, plates, and all hardware
- The Polyvance Hood Guide Bracket Repair Kit can also be referred to as Kenworth T800 Hood Repair Kit, KEN-T800 Guide Bracket Kit, T800 Hood Pocket Reinforcement Kit, Kenworth T800 Bracket Replacement Set, and Metton Hood Repair Kit.
Polyvance manufactures professional repair solutions for heavy-duty truck hoods. The KEN-T800 kit replaces cracked or broken hood guide brackets on Kenworth T800 Metton hoods with reinforced castings and plates, delivering greater durability than the original OEM configuration.
Q: What areas of the hood does this kit repair?
A: It repairs the horseshoe-shaped hood guide brackets (hood guide pockets) on Kenworth T800 Metton hoods that often crack or pull out under stress.
Q: Do I need additional tools to install this kit?
A: Yes, you will need a drill with 5/16 inch, 3/16 inch, and 1/8 inch bits, sandpaper or a Roloc disc for surface prep, a rivet gun for 3/16 inch rivets, and an applicator gun for the adhesive cartridges.
Q: Is the repair stronger than the original OEM brackets?
A: Yes. The cast aluminum pieces and steel plates distribute stress more effectively, and when bonded with PlastiFix adhesive, the repair provides a stronger structure than the original plastic hood brackets.
