[DML] Re: Engine Vent Cover Hinge

["Sean Howley" <tsuyoi@xxxx>]

Gary,

Only a couple of weeks ago, this same thing happened to me. I called PJ
Grady for help. They informed me that these hinges do not exist new any
more. What I did was order a repaired hinge from PJG and once it arrived, I
shipped out the damaged one to him for a partial refund on the "core
charge." I think that the final cost to me was 35 dollars. He will also
give you some advise on reattaching the "new" hinge in order to not break it
too.

Sean Howley
VIN#2345

> 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.



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