Gary, This is not totally uncommon, we have seen it happen before. The easiest fix is to drill out the existing stud and replace it with a nut and bolt. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: DeLorean31@xxxx > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] Engine Vent Cover Hinge > Date: Monday, May 03, 1999 7:56 PM > > I was wondering if anyone knows of the best fix for the following problem. I > have searched the back issues but not a found a related post. On the engine > vent cover there are two hinge brackets. There are two bolts on each bracket > that bolt to the engine vent cover. one of my bolts came off when I was > snugging up the nut. It looks like the bolt is actually only a threaded stud > tacked onto the hinge bracket. Has anyone had a similar problem where the > bolt has come off the bracket? If so I was wondering how they fixed it. I > was worried about tack welding it back on because there is such a small area > to work with and also I did not want to damage the finish on the hinge. > Thanks in advance for any suggestions. > > Gary > VIN 3360 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > @Backup - The #1 Online Backup Service > Automatic, Safe, Reliable Backup and Restores. FREE for > 30 Days. INSTALL Now and have a chance to win a Palm Pilot V! > http://clickhere.egroups.com/click/218 > > eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/group/dmcnews > http://www.eGroups.com - Simplifying group communications > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/group/dmcnews http://www.eGroups.com - Simplifying group communications