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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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The tangs that hold the rear gas lid emblem are broken what is the best way to put it back on?



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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Buy a new one. Silicone or something similar might hold the old one for a while, but it is not likely to stay there too long.

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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You can try drilling a [correctly sized] hole in each trunion and tapping for a small screw. Then put some blue Loctite on the screws when you mount it back. Should hold OK. For drill & tap sizes, 'Google' "SAE threads drill tap sizes". There are lots of charts on-line to find what you need. Put in the largest screw you can, but keep at least 1/16" of material on the outside of the new screw hole for good retention. Tighten gently...DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN...the Loctite will hold the screw in place.

Depending on the screw head size and the mounting hole size, you may want to put a small washer under the screw head for better retention.
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Grimd off remaining tang and use 3M trim tape...

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Grimd off remaining tang and use 3M trim tape... Thats what I did last week! Perfection!
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