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 Feb 12, 2013 - 9:59 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 22, '12 From SouthEast Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi,
Looks like the bolt holding down my spoiler is broken. It is secure, but loose so it makes noise. How would you suggest fixing it? How do you come off and are put back on properly? I am attaching photos, one of the hole on the underside of the trunk, not sure if you can see, but it appears to be a bolt that is not secure. Also attaching a side view of the spoiler so you can see its loose.  
This post has been edited by homebuilder: Feb 12, 2013 - 10:00 PM |
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Feb 13, 2013 - 2:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the correct way to fix this is to take the spoiler off and drill and tap a new stud on the spoiler so you can bolt the spoiler back on.
if that is too much work. Go buy some automotive grade double side sticky tape and tape the spoiler back on. You can find this tape at autozone or orielys. look for the 3m tape. |
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Feb 24, 2013 - 3:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 22, '12 From SouthEast Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks, how umm...exactly does the spoiler come off? I do not want to accidentally break it.
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Feb 24, 2013 - 3:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I see a lot of rust, that could be ugly when you take it off.
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Feb 24, 2013 - 6:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '12 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I got some really deep threaded hex bolts from Home Depot bigger than what was originally used.
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Feb 24, 2013 - 7:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 22, '12 From SouthEast Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (doctavic @ Feb 24, 2013 - 7:54 PM)  I got some really deep threaded hex bolts from Home Depot bigger than what was originally used. How did you install them? |
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Feb 26, 2013 - 2:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
you can always use threaded rivets...works for me...if you drill new holes, you might want to find bigger size rivets with the threading on the inside of the rivets.
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Feb 26, 2013 - 8:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Just take it off and seal holes
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