Air Cleaner Post-Access Question
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Racer
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Air Cleaner Post-Access Question
I am replacing my stock air filter assembly with a CAI and found one of the two posts was missing or broken off. The post has a thread and the nut attaches from the other side but I cant seem to find access to that area. Looks like some major disassembly. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks!
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Those posts are not fastened using nuts. They have threaded inserts in the frame. Your threaded insert may have fallen out. You will need to re-insert a new one if you want to re-attach one of the posts.
I am assuming that your aftermarket CAI requires those posts to stay in place? I would think that one would suffice.
I am assuming that your aftermarket CAI requires those posts to stay in place? I would think that one would suffice.
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Racer
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Those posts are not fastened using nuts. They have threaded inserts in the frame. Your threaded insert may have fallen out. You will need to re-insert a new one if you want to re-attach one of the posts.
I am assuming that your aftermarket CAI requires those posts to stay in place? I would think that one would suffice.
I am assuming that your aftermarket CAI requires those posts to stay in place? I would think that one would suffice.
What if the insert has a broken post thread still inside, shall I just somehow pop out the old insert and press into place the new one?
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The insert is called a CLINCH NUT.
You can try to cut a slot in the part that's broken off inside the nut and use a flat blade screw driver to try to back out the broken stud
or
Drill a hole in the center and use an easy out to back it out!
You can try to cut a slot in the part that's broken off inside the nut and use a flat blade screw driver to try to back out the broken stud
or
Drill a hole in the center and use an easy out to back it out!
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Mar 30, 2016 at 12:18 PM.
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Racer
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If either of those methods fail and I need to replace the Clinch Nut, does it simply press fit/snap in?
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Here is Amazon tool that explains what its all about:
New Clinch Nuts:
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Racer
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There's a TOOL that swedges the new clinch nut into the frame.
Here is Amazon tool that explains what its all about:
Amazon.com: Surebonder 8510 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20 Threaded Insert Tool: Home Improvement
New Clinch Nuts:
uxcell 100Pcs Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Rivet Nut Rivnut Insert Nutsert 1/4-20: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Here is Amazon tool that explains what its all about:
Amazon.com: Surebonder 8510 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20 Threaded Insert Tool: Home Improvement
New Clinch Nuts:
uxcell 100Pcs Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Rivet Nut Rivnut Insert Nutsert 1/4-20: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
