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15th February 2021, 18:13 | #1 |
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Bootlid plinth bolts
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Has anyone any spare T slot bolts (2 needed) for the inner fixings of the bootlid plinth? I believe these are M4 x 25mm and don't seem to exist brand new in that size. Unless anyone knows where to find these new? I was told these were rusted in, so the ends with the nuts were sliced off with a small grinder. Many thanks Paul
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Hi Paul, I think I know what you're referring to and maybe a way round it. When I did my HowTo on repairing the numberplate lights, I mentioned that the plastic pin fixings on the outer ends of the plinth snapped off. The plastic brackets for the steel bolts also snapped, so I took a good look at it all. The inner pair of fasteners are, I think, what you require. Here's some photos:
Here's one of the brackets I fixed using epoxy resin. - and here's that special bolt If you're into DIY and have the appropriate tools, a functional head could be produced quite easily by cutting/grinding down an M4 hex headed bolt. Alternatively, a surf through eBay found these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M4-Ultra-...UAAOSwLNhgFdMi Maybe a bit thin, but the head is similar and might work OK Plinth/Numberplate Light HowTo (see post 4 here): https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=78539 Hope this helps. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 16th February 2021 at 11:25.. |
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Thanks, my problem is not the outer plastic prongs, which have a thread cut of them with the starnut, but the inner two metal bolts.
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Confused now. I measured the inner bolts supplied with a recent plinth that was sent to me as a replacement (but unfortunately a MK1). Those bolts were M4. Rimmers sell the nuts only and these are listed as M6.
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Just to clarify the size gents
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Yes, they're M5 definitely.
For something similar, search ebay for 'M5 wafer head bolts'. There are lots of options that should work by making a flat on one side. Locate it in the holding bracket with a glob of silicone, mastic, chewing gum, etc. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 17th February 2021 at 14:38.. |
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